BlocPower

07/24/2024

We're so excited to announce that BlocPower's latest crowdfunding round is LIVE! The money raised through crowdfunding allows us the flexibility to complete projects that make the transition to a clean energy economy equitable for everyone, especially those in under-resourced and historically marginalized communities.

New platform, higher rate, shorter term length. Check it out by downloading the Climatize app for iOS or Android.

02/26/2024

It's the final week of Black History Month, so we continue to celebrate innovation, leadership, and the power of turning challenges into opportunities. And no one embodies that more than our remarkable Head of Construction, Timothy John. Take a listen as Timothy shares his insights on how to stay positive while navigating obstacles. His commitment to excellence and unwavering determination reflect the countless achievements of Black leaders everywhere.

If you want to help Timothy and the rest of us at BlocPower turn challenges into opportunities, please consider contributing to our crowdfunding campaign. Learn more here: https://invest.raisegreen.com/offering/bpes3cin5/details

02/23/2024

Participating in the Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2) has been the opportunity to validate building electrification as a solution to emissions reduction.

“The future of the human race is in our hands,” Donnel Baird said. “We have all of the hardware and software capability that we need to dramatically reduce emissions.”

To learn more about this project demonstration, read this thought piece from Jeffrey Wolf of National Renewable Energy Laboratory:

Through its IN2 demonstration, NREL is helping BlocPower assess how its technical capabilities can perform in the field.

02/19/2024

Meet Kymsha Henry. She’s one of our amazing Career Readiness Directors who make up the dedicated team that delivers weekly for our Civilian Climate Corps members.

Kymsha provides many wraparound services our program offers participants — including resume workshops, workplace etiquette, business communication and interview preparation, to name a few — and she loves watching the transformations and accomplishments during every training cohort. Keep up the great work, Kymsha!

Read more about Kymsha's work here: https://www.blocpower.io/posts/meet-kymsha-henry

01/18/2024

As the temperature drops, so can indoor heat retention as older buildings leak air through cracks and crevices caused by age. Last year, BlocPower used drones to take thermal images of rooftops in Ithaca, NY to detect buildings most in need of energy efficiency retrofits.

Your contribution to our crowdfunding campaign supports our work in making electrification more efficient through technology — because we want everyone to have a cozy, comfortable space to hunker down in during the chilliest winter months.

Invest in BlocPower: https://invest.raisegreen.com/offering/bpes3cin5/details

01/11/2024

BlocPower’s Civilian Climate Corps hit the streets of Brooklyn last year with air sensors to study air quality as it relates to urban forestry. It turns out there’s less pollution in areas with more trees, and more pollution in areas with more buildings that use oil and gas for heating.

With a contribution to our crowdfunding campaign, you’ll be helping to fund future research on how to improve air quality for our kids while also helping us move unhealthy buildings off of fossil fuels.

Invest in BlocPower: https://invest.raisegreen.com/offering/bpes3cin5/details

12/30/2023

One particular moment stands out as we reflect on the milestones accomplished during 2023.

Supervisors from BlocPower’s Civilian Climate Corps worked alongside local organizations and Ithaca, NY staff to deliver on sustainability and workforce development goals to train the next generation of climate workers. This collaboration bore the beginnings of climate careers for four individuals facing barriers to employment. During their hands-on training, participants worked alongside BlocPower supervisors to complete weatherization projects in residential homes.

To learn more about the impact of this partnership, follow the link to read all about Ithaca. We look forward to sharing more positive stories in 2024!

On November 3, approximately 25 individuals connected with Ithaca and Tompkins-area sustainability and workforce development gathered at TC3 Extension, on the Ithaca Commons, to celebrate a milestone in the region’s

12/28/2023

As 2023 draws to a close, join us in making a powerful statement. Your contribution to our crowdfunding campaign supports those who are ready to take steps to decarbonize, they just need a spark to get started. With their determination, our experience and your investment, we can all be part of a movement to make electrification a reality for everyone — in 2024 and beyond. Let's wrap up the year with a commitment to climate action.

Learn more and invest: https://invest.raisegreen.com/offering/bpes3cin5/details

12/27/2023

Decarbonizing the energy system here in the United States will democratize access to clean energy innovations. Crowdfunding enables investment from community members to power the completion of projects BlocPower has done in regions like California. Check out this case study from our partner Elemental Excelerator on how crowdfunding has enabled building electrification on a community-building scale and how the work has spread across the country.

How BlocPower pioneered a program to decarbonize buildings and spread the benefits of green energy projects in low- and moderate-income communities.

12/20/2023

Climate change affects us all, and it's going to take a collective effort to address it. We're on a mission to provide affordable decarbonization solutions to those in frontline communities, and we're asking for your support through crowdfunding to keep this mission going. Join us in the fight for a smarter, greener, healthier planet.

Learn more and invest: https://invest.raisegreen.com/offering/bpes3cin5/details

12/19/2023

Electrification of your building can be a tricky project to undertake without the assistance of affordable financing and timely incentives. Luckily, BlocPower is your one-stop shop for building upgrades. Just learn from the residents' experience at a Brooklyn co-op on how electrification can be accessible even without upfront capital. Projects like these would not be possible without the support provided by our crowdfunding campaign.

Heat pump technology is combined with a solar installation at 151 Grand St.

12/14/2023

This holiday season, let's show the world we care. By contributing to our crowdfunding campaign, you become part of a collective effort to provide affordable electrification solutions to those who might not otherwise be able to afford it. Every small step counts, and we can all do our part. Your crowdfunding contribution is a gift to the planet and to future generations.

Learn more and invest: https://invest.raisegreen.com/offering/bpes3cin5/details