BALTIMORE BULLETIN
Good afternoon, and Mazel Tov on submitting your 2026 Climate Action Plan (CAP)! You should be incredibly proud of this achievement; you have ensured that climate action will stay on your organization’s agenda for this coming year. This is no small feat. Thank you for your time and dedication to this holy work!
Now that your submission for this year is in, it’s time to start looking at putting the “action” in Climate Action Plan! I will be reaching out in the coming weeks with a personalized suggestion of potential next steps that your organization can take to further your climate action. As always, there are no action requirements or expectations; my intention is only to provide a guide that you are welcome to consider as much or as little as you would like.
Thank you again for your work in getting your organization’s CAP in, and as always, I am here for any support or guidance you need. You can reach out to me to find a time to meet, or book time with me here.
All the best,
Sam Sobel
Baltimore Climate Action Coordinator
P.S. As always, feel free to forward this bulletin to your colleagues and/or congregants!
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Climate Action Spotlight
Sam Sobel, Adamah Baltimore Climate Action Coordinator, presented at the Beth Am Community Tu B’Shvat Seder, where community members gathered on the eve of the birthday of the trees to sing, learn, and enjoy symbolic fruits connecting them to the environment, one another, and themselves.
Rethinking Road Salt This Snowy Season
Read this informative article to learn smarter salting practices to keep people safe and protect our water and soil.
What’s New: Program & Coalition Updates
Funding Opportunities
The Adamah Climate Action Fund next round of applications are due April 16.
More details to come on specific funding types and amounts!
OPEN Energy Innovation Grant Program (Deadline: February 27, 2026)
The MEA welcomes proposals for energy projects and initiatives for efforts that are not eligible for MEA’s sector-specific energy programs offered in a given fiscal year. This is a competitive program designed to support forward-thinking energy projects that drive greenhouse gas reductions, equity in energy projects, and energy affordability. A total of $7,000,000 is anticipated to be available.
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program (Deadline: April 1, 2026)
First come, first served rebates of up to 50% or $5,000 to support the acquisition and installation of qualified electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), also known as charging stations.
UtilityGenius Commercial Storefront
This platform from Encentiv Energy in partnership with Adamah's Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition is designed to help commercial building owners and managers access instant utility rebates online. By simplifying the rebate process, the Storefront not only saves time but also reduces costs associated with building maintenance and energy efficiency improvements.
Upcoming Pearlstone Events
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