Beth Am Heat Pump Project Wins SVCE Electric Showcase Award
Beth Am Heat Pump Project Wins SVCE Electric Showcase Award
Last year Beth Am, with the assistance of consultants funded by Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), completed a major electrification project to replace our gas-powered heating system for the Sanctuary and Social Hall with an efficient electric heat pump. As an added benefit, our new system provides both heating and cooling.
We were recently notified that the project won the SVCE Electric Showcase Award for demonstrating leadership and experience in transitioning to electric technologies. The project, led by Rachel Tasch, then Executive Director, and Cindy Anderson, leader of our Dayenu Circle Sustainability @ Beth Am Action Team, brings both financial savings and meaningful action for sustainability on the Beth Am campus.
The award, granted to Cindy, comes with a prize of $10,000 which she is contributing to the pending Beth Am Solar Project. The solar project is expected to be funded through a combination of commercial and congregant loans, as well as federal funding. With this additional award, more than $100,000 has been committed by congregants through an informal campaign.
By reducing reliance on a commercial loan, these contributions and loans help make the project even more financially compelling. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help bring solar power to Beth Am, please send an email to dayenu@betham.org.
Tue, October 3 2023
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Upcoming Events

Jewish Community Sustainability Fair: Become Part of the Solution
Sunday, Oct 22nd 11:00a to 2:00pNeighboring synagogues and faith institutions come together to host a sustainability fair. The fair will showcase earth-friendly products, actions, rebates and inspiration to reduce our collective carbon footprint.

Community Services Agency (CSA) Pantry Help
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Distribute Breakfast at Hope’s Corner
Wednesday, Oct 25th 7:00a to 9:30aBeth Am is part of an interfaith group providing meals to Hope's Corner in Mountain View. We are in need of adult (aged 16+) volunteers to do food preparation under the direction of Hope’s Corner staff.

Pursue Justice Democracy Circle Discussion
Shabbat, Nov 4th 3:00p to 4:30pOur Democracy Circle Discussion Series continues.