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May 30, 2023May 30, 2023EcoBlock in the News

A Fruitvale Microgrid Could Inspire Resiliency if Approved

The future of renewable energy may lie in microgrids—but what does it actually take to implement one? From navigating utility regulations to weathering the effects of COVID-19, the EcoBlock research team reflects on the complexities of executing the pilot microgrid project.

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023News

How NEM 3.0 Could Change California’s Clean Energy Landscape

With the decreased value of solar coming under the program, implementing storage to offset lost value will be a natural next step.

March 28, 2023May 30, 2023News

Can Heat Pumps Help Stave Off the Effects of Climate Change? EcoBlock’s Daniel Hamilton Weighs In

“If all of the homes in Oakland were to switch to heat pump space heaters, it would eliminate half of the greenhouse gas emissions from the residential sector,” says the sustainability director for the City of Oakland.

March 1, 2023March 28, 2023News

If California Goes All-Electric, What Happens in a Power Outage?

According to EcoBlock Senior Advisor Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier, microgrids are “probably the best solution” to maintain reliable power in areas that feel the brunt of climate impacts.

January 26, 2023January 26, 2023News

Reuse or Replace? Innovative CARE Tool Paves Pathway for Carbon-Conscious Buildings

Co-developed by EcoBlock’s Larry Strain, FAIA, the CARE Tool estimates the operational and embodied carbon emissions associated with reusing and upgrading an existing building or replacing it with new construction.

January 26, 2023March 1, 2023News

Mass Storm Outages Bring Misery Across California, Exposing Power Grid’s Vulnerabilities

EcoBlock Senior Advisor Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier weighs in on the state of California’s electric grid in light of recent winter storms that have prompted major evacuations and left thousands without power.

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023News

EPA Announces $100 Million for Environmental Justice Grants 

The grant funding will support projects that advance environmental justice in underserved and overburdened communities across the U.S.

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022News

California Joins National Coalition of States and Local Governments Strengthening Building Performance Standards

California officials announced the state has joined the National Building Performance Standards Coalition, a White House-led initiative to accelerate building performance standards across the country.

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022News

Is the Future of Mobility Solar?

The world’s first commercial solar electric vehicles (EVs) are slated to hit the U.S. and European markets as early as the end of this year.

October 25, 2022October 26, 2022News

Policy Development Is Key to Tackling Climate Change Vulnerability, Says Dan Kammen

The EcoBlock co-PI and UC Berkeley professor discussed the disproportionate impacts of climate change as noted in a recent IPCC report.

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The goal of the EcoBlock research project is to explore strategies for resilience and the rapid, equitable, and affordable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through urban block-scale retrofitting. This involves identifying and managing social, legal, financial, and technological challenges. We will develop a prototype EcoBlock in order to demonstrate the technical feasibility of renovating a residential block with efficiency, electrification, and shared ownership of a community solar microgrid.

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