Join IREJN and JFACT to hear about three different CT synagogues that have implemented clean energy measures. Temple Beth El in Stamford, Congregation Adath Israel in Middletown, and Temple Bnai Israel in Willimantic will talk about the exciting projects their synagogues undertook to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and how they accomplished it.
In addition, Rabbi Josh Hammerman, Rabbi Emeritus at Temple Beth El in Stamford, will speak about the Jewish imperative to care for the planet. Andy Bauer, director of the CT Energy Network and member at Congregation Adath Israel, will be available to answer questions about clean energy in CT as a whole. You will also hear about various incentives and programs to help pay for these projects.
Temple Beth El, Stamford– 250kwH solar system, installed in 2010 (the largest solar project at a house of worship at that time)
Congregation Adath Israel, Middletown– Heat pump system installed in 2025 to heat and cool the synagogue
Temple Bnai Israel, Willimantic – Roof, heat pump system, and solar array in 2026 making the synagogue net-zero.
This event is co-sponsored by the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network, the Jewish Federation Association of CT, the CT Energy Network, and Temple Bnai Israel.