EcoBlock is creating a model for a block-scale community microgrid with in-home energy & water-efficient retrofits.
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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The California Energy Commission funded Phase 1 and is now funding Phase 2 of the Oakland EcoBlock Project (Contract Number: EPC-18-013.).
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February 3, 2023
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2023 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference: Call for Abstracts
The 2023 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference call for abstracts is now open! This year’s theme is “Driving Transformation.”
March 1, 2023
If California Goes All-Electric, What Happens in a Power Outage?
According to EcoBlock Senior Advisor Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier, microgrids are “probably the best solution” to maintain reliable power in areas that feel the brunt of climate impacts.
March 1, 2023
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