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.
The Water Conservation Showcase is California’s flagship event that addresses the most pressing water issues facing the Golden State today. The EcoBlock Water team will share key findings and lessons learned from the project.
Join experts from across the AEC industry in San Francisco for the leading architecture and design conference of the year—featuring a session from the EcoBlock team!
Save the date for BECC 2023! Join leading experts from industry, academia, government, and the nonprofit sector to discuss behavioral solutions to climate change that drive transformation.
Share your original findings at BECC 2023! The focus of this year’s event is on driving transformation—toward new ideas, new policies, and new methods of changing behavior to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
With the decreased value of solar coming under the program, implementing storage to offset lost value will be a natural next step.
“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.
The 2023 Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference call for abstracts is now open! This year’s theme is “Driving Transformation.”
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.
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.