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
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The California Energy Commission funded Phase 1 and is now funding Phase 2 of the Oakland EcoBlock Project (Contract Number: EPC-18-013.).
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October 11, 2024
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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.
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