Yale Climate Connections recently featured EcoBlock in a radio segment highlighting the project’s neighborhood-scale approach to decarbonization. The segment focuses on the coordinated retrofit of 15 homes in Oakland, emphasizing
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Don’t miss the recording of EcoBlock Project Advisor Michael Ginsberg’s panel at the 2022 Microgrid Knowledge Conference!