Sascha von Meier Discusses California’s Electric Grid in KQED Podcast
The EcoBlock senior advisor talks about the state of California’s grid alongside experts from UC Berkeley and The New York Times.
Author: Eunice Chung
California’s Heat Wave Is a Big Moment for Batteries: Dan Kammen Weighs In
According to the EcoBlock co-PI and UC Berkeley professor, California can do more to strengthen the electric grid.
California Becomes First State to Eliminate Gas Subsidies for New Homes
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision is among a series of recent climate measures aimed at decarbonizing California’s building sector and is expected to save ratepayers approximately $164 million per year.
Modernizing the Electric Grid: Sascha von Meier Makes Case for Novel Technologies
According to the EcoBlock PI, grid modernization is not a matter of if, but when.
Pushing the Limits: EcoBlock Senior Advisor Weighs in on Historic California Heatwave
Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier offers pragmatic advice on averting rolling blackouts in a recent SF Chronicle article.
Oakland EcoBlock Residents Officially Join Community Association
Member onboarding for the Oakland EcoBlock Community Association nears completion! As of June 2022, 14 homeowners representing 25 units have signed the Membership Agreement and officially joined the Association.
EcoBlock PI Speaks at USGBC Smart Building Summit
EcoBlock PI and Energy team co-lead Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier joined industry experts at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)’s inaugural Smart Building Summit to discuss the role of smart building technologies in advancing decarbonization and the challenges of integrating renewable energy resources with the electric grid.
U.S. Builder Plans 200,000 Home Microgrids Using Zinc Batteries
The number of home microgrid communities is picking up, spurred by natural disasters, increasing energy prices, and a desire to combat climate change. Horton World Solutions (HWS) plans to construct 200,000 homes with microgrids based on an innovative zinc-ion battery design.
Register for the 2022 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference (November 13-16 In-Person | November 9 Online)
Save the date for the 2022 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference! BECC 2022 will take place from November 13-16 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC, with a pre-conference virtual component on November 9.
Unlocking the Future of Climate Tech: EcoBlock PI Explains Untapped Potential of Solar Microgrids
How can technology address the climate crisis? Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier, EcoBlock PI and Energy team co-lead, weighs in on the transformative potential of solar microgrids to tackle climate mitigation and adaptation in a recent article by the Wall Street Journal.