EcoBlock Showcased at 2026 CEC/EPRI Electrification Summit
On June 10, 2026, members of the EcoBlock team presented the project as part of a poster session for the 2026 CEC/EPRI Electrification Summit in Sacramento, CA.
Author: Eunice Chung
EcoBlock Participates in Advanced Energy Communities Symposium
Attendees assessed project outcomes, considered policy recommendations, and informed a policy and program roadmap to advance California’s resilience, equity, affordability, and climate goals.
EcoBlock: An Urban Block-Scale Decarbonization Retrofit
Dr. Therese Peffer, the principal investigator of EcoBlock, presented the project for the Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator (BDLA) program.
On NPR and KQED: Lessons Learned from the Oakland EcoBlock
With the pilot project nearing completion, the team shared insights on how communities can drive local climate solutions—and what changes might help the next EcoBlock break ground faster.
Peffer Presents EcoBlock to California Alliance for Community Energy
EcoBlock’s principal investigator shared how the pilot project can serve as a model for neighborhood-scale energy transformation.
Register: EcoBlock: An Urban Block-Scale Decarbonization Retrofit (June 26)
Dr. Therese Peffer, the principal investigator of EcoBlock, will present the project as part of Stanford’s Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator (BDLA) webinar series.
Register: 2025 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference (November 2-5)
Join leading experts from academia, industry, government, and the non-profit sector to discuss behavioral solutions to climate change. A limited number of scholarships are available for students.
2025 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference: Call for Abstracts Open
BECC invites changemakers from all communities and backgrounds to share their insights at this year’s event, which is themed “Energizing a Future for All.” Submissions are due April 22.
Phanivong Comments on California’s Energy Challenges
The EcoBlock postdoctoral scholar spoke to Newsweek about the barriers posed by “aging infrastructure, rising new demand, and climate change-fueled natural disasters.”
Register: 2025 National Institute (January 8-9)
The National Institute is the premier event for college faculty, students, and technical professionals aspiring to improve their knowledge and application of high-performance building operations. This year’s theme is “Ensuring Sustainability: Energy Efficient Buildings and Technician Education.”