Block by Block:

Strategies for a Resilient and Carbon Neutral Future

About the Project

EcoBlock is a set of strategies to improve quality of life for all members of a neighborhood through improved resilience and sustainability.

EcoBlock is creating a model for block-scale community retrofits with in-home energy & water-efficient upgrades, electrification, solar, and storage

ecoblock neighborhood cross-section

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

Explore EcoBlock strategies:

Visit the Design Strategies page
Visit the Business and Finance page
Visit the Community page
Visit the Policy and Law page
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Disclaimer: This website was prepared as the result of work sponsored by the California Energy Commission. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Energy Commission, its employees or the State of California. The Energy Commission, the State of California, its employees, contractors and subcontractors make no warranty, express or implied, and assume no legal liability for the information in this website; nor does any party represent that the uses of this information will not infringe upon privately owned rights. This website has not been approved or disapproved by the California Energy Commission nor has the California Energy Commission passed upon the accuracy or adequacy of the information in this website.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) logo is an identifying trademark of the EPA. The EPA logo is used here with permission, for informational purposes only, to indicate that the Oakland EcoBlock received financial support from the EPA under grant number #EPA-I-R9-SFBWQIF-22-0.

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Our Team

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Siegel and Strain Architects
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Association for Energy Affordability
Berkeley Transportation Sustainability Research Center
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Featured News

Register: 2025 National Institute (January 8-9)

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.”

December 9, 2024