Today, the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) launched the Switch Is On campaign to promote widespread home electrification across California. Founded in 2019, the statewide campaign will support Californians in switching from gas-powered to all-electric home appliances.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approves PG&E’s proposal to expand eligibility requirements for community-proposed microgrids. The Oakland EcoBlock is featured as an example of how PG&E can collaborate on community resilience.
Save the date for the 2022 Annual Institute, the premier event for faculty, students, and technical professionals aspiring to improve the knowledge and practice of high-performance building operations.
The Redwood Visitor Center by Siegel & Strain Architects (EcoBlock Design/Construction Team) was awarded a 2021 American Architecture Award in the Institutional/Unbuilt Category. Designed for Save the Redwoods League in
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
Calling all students: Interested in engaging with leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of energy, climate, and behavior? Apply for a BECC Conference Student Fellowship! The Behavior, Energy,
Mark your calendars for the 2021 Virtual Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference! BECC 2021 will be held from November 8-10, featuring over 150 speakers and 30 sessions covering
Join the EcoBlock team on September 14, 2021 from 12:30-1:15 pm at the 2021 American Planning Association (APA) California Virtual Conference for a discussion on the Oakland EcoBlock: A Community-Driven
Join Electrify Now, Solar Oregon, and African American Alliance for Homeownership for a week devoted to Hang Drying Laundry. Hang Dry Week (August 22 – 28) – Hang dry your