BECC invites changemakers from all communities and backgrounds to share their insights at this year’s event, which is themed “Energizing a Future for All.” Submissions are due April 22.
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.
The EcoBlock postdoctoral scholar spoke to Newsweek about the barriers posed by “aging infrastructure, rising new demand, and climate change-fueled natural disasters.”
The National Institute is the premier event for college faculty, students, and technical professionals aspiring to improve their knowledge and application of high-performance building operations. This year’s theme is “Ensuring Sustainability: Energy Efficient Buildings and Technician Education.”
Dr. Phillippe Phanivong questions the feasibility of California’s renewable energy goals as solar production reaches an all-time high.
Readers from The New York Times share their experiences of installing heat pumps, including the good, the bad, and the daunting.
Join EcoBlock’s Dr. Therese Peffer and fellow UC Berkeley researchers for a deep dive into the latest sustainability innovations in the residential building sector.
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.
Curious about the effects of indoor air on human health and well-being? UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment will host a guest talk by Professor Benjamin Jones from the University of Nottingham on July 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm PT. This is a hybrid in-person and online event.
A pair of Berkeley bandmates have teamed up on a new song that combines their passions for music and climate advocacy.