On February 23, 2021, EcoBlock co-Principal Investigator (PI) and Energy Team co-lead Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier gave a presentation to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) on multi-property microgrids and their relation to the “Own Use” exemption under Public Utilities Code Section 218.
Read more about the EcoBlock project and the “Own Use” exemption
Despite its complexities, block-level decommissioning is likely more effective than an individual, house-by-house approach, offering untapped economies of scale that can be replicated across California. Dr. Therese Peffer provides insight into the challenges of pruning gas at the neighborhood block scale and its implications for the Oakland EcoBlock project.
Curious about the effects of indoor air on human health and well-being? UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment will host a guest talk by Professor Benjamin Jones from the University of Nottingham on July 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm PT. This is a hybrid in-person and online event.