EcoBlock is creating a model for block-scale community retrofits with in-home energy & water-efficient upgrades, electrification, solar, and storage
Solar PV on existing roof
Shared bicycles
Shared electric vehicle (EV) and EV charger
Street trees
Distributed battery storage
Electric lines for distribution
Rain gardens
Pad-mounted transformer
Central battery storage
Insulation and improved thermal comfort
Shared electric scooters
Electrification and improved indoor air quality
Energy- and water-efficient appliances
Latest Blog Posts
Featured News
A Model for Neighborhood-Scale Electrification: EcoBlock Featured on KQED
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.
“An Empowering Experience”: The Oakland EcoBlock as a Case Study for Neighborhood Decarbonization
Siegel & Strain Architects presented the Oakland EcoBlock as one of three case studies on adaptive reuse as part of AIA California’s Climate Action webinar series.
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