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.
Members of the Oakland EcoBlock team met with Dan Hellmuth, the President and Director of Design for the Urban EcoBlock, to discuss their respective initiatives and explore future opportunities for collaboration.
Keisha Henderson, a homeowner from East Oakland, brought nonprofit organizations, local government, and residents together to restore their block. She thinks it can be a replicable model for the city.
EcoBlock was recently featured on KQED’s podcast, Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America, which delves into the intersection of the climate and housing crises.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced a funding opportunity of up to $300 million in grants for states, tribes, and local governments to accelerate and streamline siting and permitting procedures for electric transmission projects across the United States.
Developers around the country are focusing on constructing energy-resilient community microgrids, which function as self-contained power grids.
On July 27, 2023, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unanimously approved a final rule that aims to streamline and speed up the grid interconnection process for transmission providers.