On October 1st, EcoBlock’s Dr. Therese Peffer joined KALW’s Clean Air Day panel to discuss how localized approaches to energy efficiency can strengthen climate resilience across California
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.
A recent episode of KQED’s housing and climate podcast, Sold Out, revisited the Oakland EcoBlock pilot project since it was first featured in 2023.
The EcoBlock postdoctoral scholar spoke to Newsweek about the barriers posed by “aging infrastructure, rising new demand, and climate change-fueled natural disasters.”
Dr. Phillippe Phanivong questions the feasibility of California’s renewable energy goals as solar production reaches an all-time high.
Readers from The New York Times share their experiences of installing heat pumps, including the good, the bad, and the daunting.
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.
A pair of Berkeley bandmates have teamed up on a new song that combines their passions for music and climate advocacy.
California faces an unexpected challenge as it transitions away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy sources: The state is producing more solar than it can handle, leading to significant energy waste.
EcoBlock Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Therese Peffer shares insights on implementing neighborhood-scale electrification in a recent feature on KALW Public Media.