With the federal government fully captured by corporate polluters, it’s on states like California to lead the way on climate action. We’re organizing Jewish communities across California to advocate for investments in clean energy, ensure an end to neighborhood drilling, and help make sure fossil fuel corporations pay their fair share.
In partnership with our solar rights and energy justice coalitions, Dayenu celebrates the signing of the Plug-In Solar (SB 868) and Heat Pump Access Act (SB 222) into law! Both of these laws pave the way for Californians to power their homes with clean energy and transition away from fossil fuels. Especially as we cope with unpredictable extreme heat and weather events, options like heat pumps and balcony solar offer lower cost alternatives to stay cool and resilient.
Unfortunately, Gov. Newsom vetoed the Community Renewable Energy Program Act of 2026 (AB 1813), which would have created a robust community solar sharing and storage program to lower electric bills for low-income households and renters. In his veto memo, Newsom repeated the utility companies’ talking points, arguing that affordability and programs like community solar cannot coexist – which of course is not the case. Clean energy is now cheaper than polluting fossil fuel, better for consumers and the climate.
January 2026: One year after the LA fires, California Rabbis, Cantors, and Jewish clergy students published an open letter calling for fossil fuel polluters to be held accountable.
“We know that our state faces escalating climate impacts that demand bold action. Further delay puts our communities and our futures in peril. For the wellbeing and protection of all of our communities, and all life, we call on you to pass a Polluters Pay Climate Superfund. We call on you to act now to ensure a livable planet so that all people may continue to live and thrive l’dor v’dor, from generation to generation.”
Dayenu and The Religious Action Center: California gathered dozens of signatures on the letter.
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