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Generous individuals and organizations have donated their time, money, labor, expertise, and materials to make EcoHouse possible. Thank you so much!

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EcoHouse is a program of the Ecology Center. All donations are tax-deductible. To contribute, contact Program Director Amy Kiser at 510-548-2220 x222 or amy@ecologycenter.org. Donate online or mail donations to: EcoHouse, c/o Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

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Big Thanks

EcoHouse has received support from these and many other Berkeley businesses and individuals:

  • The Petty Foundation (Solar Energy System)
  • The Center for Ecoliteracy (Solar Energy Education in the Schools)
  • The CASSL Foundation (After School Curriculum in Solar Energy and Conservation)
  • The City of Berkeley (Youth Energy Services and Solar Mobile Unit)
  • The Chez Panisse Foundation
  • The Clowes Fund
  • EBMUD (for energy efficient appliances)

Thank you so much!


Wish List

EcoHouse is a work in progress. We are always looking for new ways to improve the property and demonstrate new projects. Please contact the Ecology Center (link to Beck) if you would like to purchase or donate the following:

  • Recycled or low V.O.C. exterior paint and painting supplies from EcoHome Improvement or Kelly Moore) Estimated cost $300-$500
  • New deck/ greenhouse addition to kitchen (sustainably harvested or salvaged timber) Estimated cost $3500-$5000
  • California native plants for front yard. Estimated cost $400
  • Landscape lights for back yard. Estimated cost $150
  • Updated signage for EcoHouse property. Estimated cost $2500
  • Chicken Coop. Estimated cost of materials. Estimated cost $350
  • EcoHouse mural/banner for side of house. Estimated cost $1200
  • Aquaculture pond. Estimated cost $3000
  • Digital projector for workshops. Estimated cost $1500
  • Workshop handouts/ study materials. Estimated cost $2500
  • 20 Folding chairs. Estimated cost $200
  • Duck food for a year. Estimated cost $125
  • New double-glazed windows on North side of house. Estimated cost $4500
  • New back door from Urban Ore. Estimated cost $150
  • Floor insulation. Estimated cost $350
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EcoHouse features the first greywater and constructed wetlands system to be permitted in Berkeley and California.

detail of greywater wetlands blueprint

View our plans and photos!

Install and Permit Your Own Greywater System!

man installing greywater wetlands system

Click here for our fact sheet.

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