EcoBlock is creating a model for block-scale community retrofits with in-home energy & water-efficient upgrades, electrification, solar, and storage
Solar PV on existing roof
Shared bicycles
Shared electric vehicle (EV) and EV charger
Street trees
Distributed battery storage
Electric lines for distribution
Rain gardens
Pad-mounted transformer
Central battery storage
Insulation and improved thermal comfort
Shared electric scooters
Electrification and improved indoor air quality
Energy- and water-efficient appliances
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Advanced Energy Communities Symposium Feb 19
On February 19th, an interactive symposium designed specifically for community and local government leaders, policymakers, and energy and climate program implementers will be held in Oakland. A consortium of community
January 22, 2026
EcoBlock Team Spotlights Policy Innovation & Community Decarbonization at BECC 2025
This past November, the EcoBlock team participated in the 2025 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference in Sacramento, CA, spearheading critical conversations on policy innovation and community-driven action informed by years of project-based insight.
November 17, 2025