A Daily Struggle in the Kitchen

In most of the world, cooking is a dirty and time-consuming job that involves feeding some piece of fuel-- like wood, charcoal, or coal-- into a fire. Globally, some 500 million households depend on burning solid fuel to meet their cooking, heating, lighting, and other household energy needs. The resulting smoke fills homes and villages making women and children sick and contributing to global climate change.

Who We Are

Berkeley Air is a social venture based in California, USA dedicated to protecting global health and climate. We are a leading monitoring and evaluation partner for energy, health, and development organizations working in developing countries. Read more about our mission and history.

How We Help

Independent third-party program evaluation is increasingly viewed as best practice by many grant makers and investors. Berkeley Air provides rigorous, scientifically-based measurement of indicators related to solid fuel and biomass energy, helping our clients identify and replicate successful projects. We also offer baseline and periodic monitoring for carbon finance projects, which can increase the value of the resulting carbon credits.

We're Working Towards Solutions, Worldwide

Recognizing our clients’ varied needs and budgets, we provide flexible, tailored arrangements including strategic partnerships, consortium activities, independent contracts, trainings, and/or consultations. 

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