Jewish Solar Challenge

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Founded in 2021, Jewish Solar Challenge is a ngo headquartered in Los Angeles, United States specializing in Solar, Energy Storage.

The Jewish Solar Challenge is a fiscally sponsored nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating solar adoption at Jewish community institutions across the United States. Founded in Los Angeles by Mitchell Schwartz in 2021, JSC removes financial, technical, and organizational barriers to solar projects by providing direct matching grants (up to $50,000), technical guidance, and resources to help Jewish nonprofits, synagogues, schools, and camps transition to renewable energy. Grant funds support solar panel purchase, installation, and battery storage systems. As of the provided data, JSC has awarded nearly $1 million to eligible institutions and plans to expand nationally. The organization emphasizes both financial stewardship and measurable climate impact aligned with Jewish values.