EcoBlock co-PI and UC Berkeley professor Dan Kammen has been selected to serve as senior adviser for energy, climate, and innovation for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). “The […]
EcoBlock PI Sascha von Meier will be speaking at a Stanford Energy SmartGrid Seminar on Tuesday, October 21, 2021 at 1:30-2:30pm. Professor von Meier will discuss how the Oakland EcoBlock […]
The Guardian: Dealing with the climate crisis involves the overhauling of many facets of life, but few of these changes will feel as tangible and personal as the transformation required […]
On July 16, 2021, EcoBlock co-PI Dan Kammen testified to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on how to foster equity in energy innovation. In […]
Archinect: The Oakland EcoBlock project was highlighted as an example of community-led, residential retrofitting in an Archinect feature piece published on May 27, 2021. Read the full story here.
Celebrated each May, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month honors the culture, history and contributions of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians in the United States. The month of […]
The environment for microgrids in California seems to change almost every day, with complex political and policy processes governing these technologies. In light of recent developments in California’s energy landscape, […]
The Guardian: EcoBlock co-PI and Energy team co-lead Sascha von Meier comments on the recent power outages in California and Texas in a Guardian feature piece published on February 19, […]
Science Magazine: EcoBlock postdoctoral researcher Dr. Miriam Aczel reviews Bill Gates’ latest book, How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, in a Science Magazine book review published on February 9, 2021. […]
Bloomberg Green: EcoBlock Energy team co-lead and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab research scientist Rich Brown discusses the future of microgrids and securing equitable access to clean energy in a Bloomberg […]