Bright News – Solar Power Is Coming to Beth Am!

►An example of solar installation, similar to what is coming to Beth Am this fall.

With help from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), solar power is coming to Beth Am this fall. The 100.8 KW system will provide more than 90% of Beth Am’s power needs, reduce Beth Am’s dependence on fossil fuels and reduce costs.
 
Building on the foundation of the ground work done by the Green Team in the past, our Dayenu team did research and worked diligently to complete the financial analysis, that led to approval of this major project for our community. Leveraging rebates from the IRA that make solar installations more affordable for non-profits like us, the solar project will be one of the most significant improvements to our campus in years, and it will create long-term benefits instead of the growing cost of purchasing power from the local utility. Once the initial investment is paid back, the system will return revenue that can be applied directly to Beth Am programs.
 
Beth Am’s roof structure excludes rooftop solar, so our system will be installed in the parking lot along Arastradero, and the wiring will be buried underground. Congregants and visitors on the Beth Am campus will benefit from the added bonus of shady parking spaces! Thank you for your ongoing patience with some disruptions in the parking lot while installation is happening. We will ensure that parking will not be impacted during the busy High Holy Days season.
 
This is a wonderful green tzedek moment for our community. Over time, we are hoping to raise funds to add batteries to the system. If you are interested in helping financially support solar power at Beth Am, please consider making a contribution to the Beth Am Dayenu Fund for Sustainability. If you want to learn more about sustainability efforts at Beth Am, please contact our Dayenu Circle leaders at dayenu@betham.org. We look forward to celebrating this new addition to our community sometime this fall.