Don’t Think Heat Pumps Are Sexy? This Slow Jam Could Change Your Mind
A pair of Berkeley bandmates have teamed up on a new song that combines their passions for music and climate advocacy.
July 17, 2024
Too Much Solar? How California Found Itself With an Unexpected Energy Challenge
California faces an unexpected challenge as it transitions away from fossil fuels and toward renewable energy sources: The state is producing more solar than it can handle, leading to significant energy waste.
July 16, 2024
Register: BECC 2024 Webinars on Clean Technology Adoption & Energy Efficiency (September–November)
Leading experts will present cutting-edge research on key topics—including residential and commercial buildings, electric vehicles (EVs), and low-income households—and help the U.S. Department of Energy prioritize research and action in several areas.
July 11, 2024
Register: Building Electrification Clubhouse Meetup on EcoBlock Progress & Innovations (August 1)
Whether you’re new to the Oakland EcoBlock project or deeply engaged and eager for an update, this is your chance to get the inside scoop from the project’s leads.
July 11, 2024
Community Clean Energy: Lessons from the Oakland EcoBlock
On May 29, Dr. Miriam Aczel, with support from Dr. Phillippe Phanivong, presented the Oakland EcoBlock project as part of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)’s Science Talk series.
June 18, 2024
Sustainability and Justice: Phillippe Phanivong on Building a Decarbonized Future
On May 7, Dr. Phillippe Phanivong, with support from Dr. Miriam Aczel, showcased the EcoBlock project in an online seminar for the Australian National University (ANU)’s Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program (BSGIP).
June 18, 2024
Electrification Insights from the Oakland EcoBlock
EcoBlock Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Therese Peffer shares insights on implementing neighborhood-scale electrification in a recent feature on KALW Public Media.
June 5, 2024
Meeting of the EcoBlocks
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.
April 29, 2024
Shocked by Oakland’s Decline, a Resident Seeks To Revive One Block at a Time
Keisha Henderson, a homeowner from East Oakland, brought nonprofit organizations, local government, and residents together to restore their block. She thinks it can be a replicable model for the city.
March 20, 2024
Register: 2024 National Institute (January 4-5)
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 “Less Carbon, More Action! Strategies for Buildings & Technician Education.”
November 29, 2023