About the Project:
Bethesda United Methodist Church, a faith community in Bethesda, MD, is set to install a 90.64 kW rooftop solar system. With a faith deeply rooted in the traditions of social justice, Bethesda United Methodist Church treats climate action and clean energy adoption as a natural extension of its mission to bring peace, kindness, and systemic justice to the surrounding community. The system, being installed by Bruem Energy & Home Discounters LLC, is expected to generate, on average, 110,689 kWh annually, providing average yearly utility savings of $21,796 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 67.7 metric tons of CO₂ per year.
Over its 25-year life, the system is projected to produce 2,767,231 kWh, generate $554,903 in cumulative utility savings, and reduce emissions by 1,693 metric tons of CO₂.
Financing Details:
The Montgomery County Green Bank provided approximately $184,000 in construction-to-permanent financing to support the solar project.
Montgomery County Green Bank’s Role:
Due to the Montgomery County Green Bank's participation, Bethesda United Methodist Church received an affordable interest rate on the loan.
Project Snapshot:
Building Type
Bethesda United Methodist Church is a Methodist Church in Bethesda, Maryland.
Property Upgrade Summary
90.64 kW Rooftop Solar PV System.
Loan Amount
The Green Bank provided a $183,999 Construction to Permanent Loan.
