Topic: Design/Construction

Residential rooftop with solar photovoltaic panels.

The Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs of Home Decarbonization

Decarbonizing the U.S. housing sector, while crucial for combatting climate change, faces challenges of market scalability and affordability. A recent report by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory identifies key challenges to advancing residential decarbonization and explains how solutions—such as the Oakland EcoBlock project—offer opportunities for a clean energy future.