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Jonathan Cohen

@jonathancohen.us
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Proud husband and father of two. Policy Director at New York Solar Energy Industries Association. Opinions are my own. Follows are not an endorsement.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 02/10/2026
I've known Josh Slaughter for almost 20 years. Some communities get overlooked, but Josh has spent years fighting to make sure his neighbors aren't. He understands his district, has a serious plan, and knows how to get things done. That's why I'm proud to support him.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 29/09/2026
Excited to see @governor.ny.gov sign the Students for Solar Act into law. This will help more schools go solar, reduce energy costs, and keep resources focused on students. Huge credit to Students for Climate Action, @senatorharckham.bsky.social, and Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for getting this done.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 14/09/2026
One day left to be an early bird. After that, you're just a regular bird. 🐦 Register now for the NY Solar + Storage Summit: www.nyseia.org/2026-ny-summ...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 11/09/2026
On 9/11/01, I found myself worrying about children I didn't even have yet. 25 years later, they're grown. The future I was imagining that day has become the present & we're still trying to teach the next generation how to see the world clearly without losing faith in humanity.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 07/09/2026
Labor Day always reminds me that so much of what makes our lives work comes from people we'll never meet. I'm grateful today for every person whose hard work makes a difference, often without recognition, and for the countless small ways people show up for each other every day. PC: IBEW Local 3
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 02/09/2026
My youngest child started his senior year today. His last first day of school. My last first day as a school dad. There aren't words for how proud I am of the man he's becoming. I love him more than he'll ever understand. At least until the day he becomes a father himself. ❤️
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 31/08/2026
Flying from Long Island to Buffalo, I was struck by how different NY looks from 30K feet. Farms, factories, communities, and energy infrastructure all part of the same system. A fitting backdrop for a conversation about how distributed energy fits into NY's bigger picture.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 25/08/2026
There's something special about holding an event in the place that raised you. Long Island is home, which made last week's NYSEIA Summer Event especially meaningful. Left inspired by the people building Long Island's energy future every day. ☀️⚡️
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 31/07/2026
Long Island’s solar + storage community is getting together on Aug 20. I’d love to see you there. Register: www.nyseia.org/2026-long-is...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 22/07/2026
NYC’s Comptroller says city‑owned rooftops and parking lots could host far more solar + storage — lowering costs for New Yorkers. The report also backs NYSEIA’s legislation to finally allow safe, modern residential and medium‑scale batteries in NYC. www.amny.com/politics/cit...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 02/07/2026
𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝟖 𝐆𝐖 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐩 + 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫. That milestone belongs to the crews who kept building through the toughest years. I’m proud of this workforce and the momentum they’ve created. www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Newsro...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 28/06/2026
Grateful for everyone who came to NYC ready to dig in and move this market forward. And grateful for my NYSEIA team. The challenges ahead are real, but this industry has never waited for perfect conditions. We’re already building what comes next.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 14/06/2026
This is for all the barking rights. #knicksinfive
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 10/06/2026
All hustle. No leash. 🏀🐾 #GoKnicks
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 10/06/2026
Two weeks out from the NYC Solar + Storage Summit—co-hosted by @NYSEIA and @SustainableCUNY. If you care about where distributed solar + storage in NY is headed, you should be in the room. 🔗 www.nyseia.org/nyc-summit-2... Come find me there—I’d love to hear what you’re working on.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 09/06/2026
NY’s grid just had a glimpse of the future. At noon on June 3, solar met ~29% of statewide demand—a record and a clear signal that affordable, reliable clean energy is delivering right now. What’s the #1 barrier we need to remove to scale this faster? www.nyiso.com/-/nyiso-anno...
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NYISO Announces New Solar Generation Record - NYISO
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 05/06/2026
My wife Carolyn is being honored as Volunteer of the Year by New Hour for Women & Children. They support families impacted by incarceration through deeply human, often unseen work. I’m so proud of her. If you’re able, please consider supporting their work. newhourli.org/news-events/...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 05/06/2026
Kingston gets it: if you want affordable energy, cut unnecessary costs. Automated permitting for solar + storage means faster installs, lower prices, and less strain on city staff. Big step forward—more NY municipalities should follow this lead. kingston-ny.gov/news/?FeedID...
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Welcome to the City of Kingston, NY - Kingston News
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 01/06/2026
Every person must have the right to be who they are, and love who they love, in the pursuit of their own happiness. Too often, many in our country seek to empower fear with the force of law. We must resist those efforts, and insist upon nothing less than liberty and justice for all.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 29/05/2026
After months of work, NY finally has a budget—and real wins for solar + storage. $200M for NY-Sun, progress on grid constraints, and a clearer path to lowering energy costs. Grateful to everyone who fought for this. More to do, but real momentum.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 21/05/2026
The U.S. is building real energy independence—through clean energy. 825+ factories. 215k+ jobs. Enough domestic solar + storage to meet demand. This is about affordability, jobs, and insulating Americans from global energy shocks. cleanpower.org/resources/am... @americancleanpower.bsky.social
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 18/05/2026
Happy 4th birthday to my sweet & loyal companion—equal parts fuzzy monarch and ruler of our home. Your love makes everything brighter, your quiet presence keeps us grounded, and you listen to everything I say like it matters. The heart of our family 💛
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 07/05/2026
Just back from Albany—never been more proud of how our industry is showing up. The ASAP Act is about affordability, reliability, and real relief for New Yorkers. This is a $1B opportunity. Let’s get it done.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 04/05/2026
According to my text history, my entire social network consists of people who are working on the state budget.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 03/05/2026
Not every energy conversation happens in a Brooklyn cheese cave—but this one did. At a 350Brooklyn event that felt like a speakeasy bunker, I spoke on why the ASAP Act matters now: $1B in savings, reliability, and relief from volatile energy costs. What’s resonating with lawmakers where you are?
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 22/04/2026
The ASAP Act just passed the Senate! This is about energy people can afford and rely on. Scaling rooftop & community solar plus storage can save NYers $1B every year. Big thanks to the Senate and Sen. Pete Harckham—now let’s deliver in the budget.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 21/04/2026
I wrote this op‑ed for The Journal News because energy affordability keeps coming up across NY — and too often it’s framed as being at odds with clean energy. Solar + storage are affordability tools. That’s why the ASAP Act is mission‑critical. archive.ph/9Oqn9
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 19/04/2026
Sharing a recent talk on energy affordability in New York: why distributed solar + storage lower costs, reduce volatility, and why the ASAP Act matters right now as the state budget is finalized. Video below ↓ www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtL3...
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4.13.26 Jonathan Cohen NYSEIA ASAP
YouTube video by New Yorkers for Clean Power
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 01/04/2026
It’s April Fools’ Day, which complicates things given how many implausible statements are already a normal part of my workday.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 25/03/2026
America’s newest energy policy: scarcity as a service — now with a $1 Billion subscription fee. #innovativeinefficiency www.cnbc.com/2026/03/24/u...
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White House to pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to kill off East Coast wind farm projects
The announcement comes as the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, making the U.S.' development of its LNG resources more urgent.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 24/03/2026
Dick Amper’s passing is deeply sad news for Long Island. For nearly my entire life, he was the steady, uncompromising voice reminding us that protecting this place wasn’t optional—it was a responsibility. Grateful for a life spent fighting for Long Island. www.newsday.com/long-island/...
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Richard Amper, advocate for Long Island's pine barrens, dies at 81
Amper served as executive director of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society for decades.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 14/03/2026
Math geeks of the world, rejoice!
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 12/03/2026
Left the Long Island Youth Climate Summit this week feeling optimistic—not because the challenges are easy, but because of who’s stepping up. Small actions from people who care are the thing that changes the world. And these students are proving it.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 10/03/2026
Big step toward real energy affordability in New York.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 08/03/2026
I'm surrounded by strong women every day. I work with many, I'm in love with one, and I'm raising one. Their strength makes the world a better place, and it makes me a better man. #GiveToGain #IWD2026
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 01/03/2026
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 26/02/2026
Excited to return to John Jay College in June — Early Bird registration for the 2026 NYC Solar + Storage Summit is now open! www.nyseia.org/nyc-summit-2...
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2026 NYC Solar+Storage Summit
Join Sustainable CUNY, New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), and hundreds of clean energy professionals from the public and private sectors for a full day conference focusing on the p...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 13/02/2026
More than 13 years after Sandy, NYC still blocks home batteries. NYISO warns NYC reliability could be dangerously thin next year as bills climb. New legislation would align the fire code with state safety standards and finally allow safe home batteries. What would this mean for you?
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 13/02/2026
What gives me hope about New York’s energy future? Seeing this industry show up when it matters. At NYSEIA’s lobby day, our members were focused, united, and clear about the stakes: real affordability for New Yorkers. I'm proud of this team. x.com/i/broadcasts...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 02/02/2026
As a proud child of the 1980's, one of the coolest aspects of my job is the frequency with which I have occasion to use the word "Gigawatt". My inner ten‑year‑old gives a triumphant fist‑pump every time. www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5cY...
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1.21 gigawatts?! - Dr. Brown & Marty - Back to the future
YouTube video by Sabrina Paula
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 14/01/2026
New report: Solar + storage could save New Yorkers $1 BILLION every year on energy costs. Shared by ALL customers—not just those with panels or batteries. The fastest way to make it happen? Pass the Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power Act. nyseia.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?...
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SynapseSolarStorageStudyJan2026.pdf
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 12/01/2026
Come work with me at NYSEIA! We’re hiring a Director of Industry Engagement—a unique role to connect with solar + storage leaders, grow our community, and shape NY’s clean energy future. Join a small, passionate team doing big things. Apply: www.nyseia.org/careers
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 07/01/2026
2025 was tough for NY’s solar+storage industry, but 2026 brings real opportunity. NYSEIA is focused on NYers’ top concern: energy insecurity. Solar+storage are our strongest tools for affordability. With big budget gaps, we’re pushing no‑cost, high‑impact steps like the ASAP Act. Let’s get to work.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 06/01/2026
The groomer used some kind of cotton-candy-scented dog perfume and now everyone in my house is just casually walking around sniffing the dog like we’ve collectively lost our minds.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 01/01/2026
2025 tested NY’s solar + storage industry. In 2026, we rise. We’ll fight energy insecurity, modernize the grid, and pass the ASAP Act: 20 GW solar by 2035. Affordable. Resilient. Clean.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 23/12/2025
Halting 5 offshore wind projects isn’t just a setback—it’s reckless. These vetted projects were baked into grid plans. Pulling them means higher costs, reliability risks, and lost jobs. We can’t build a 21st-century energy system with 20th-century tech. thehill.com/policy/energ...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 19/12/2025
NYSERDA’s latest report: distributed solar & storage are powering NY’s clean energy growth—and cutting costs for families. Solar jobs up 4%, storage up 8% in 2024. To keep momentum, NY must pass the ASAP Act: 20 GW by 2035 + faster interconnection. www.nyserda.ny.gov/About/Public...
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New York Clean Energy Industry Report - NYSERDA
New York’s nation leading policies are fueling job growth, with Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) enabling the framework for ground-breaking market transformation and clean ...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 19/12/2025
🚨 PSC launches NYC Reliability Proceeding! 🚨 Case 25-E-0764 targets 2026 reliability gaps from retirements & rising demand. Big chance for solar, storage & DERs to lead. RFI for clean solutions coming early 2026. NYSEIA will drive industry response! documents.dps.ny.gov/public/Commo...
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 03/12/2025
✅ Signed Today: A Big Win for Affordable Energy in New York! Governor Hochul has signed legislation restoring stability in how solar projects are valued and taxed. Solar projects lower energy costs for all New Yorkers — and this legislation ensures they can keep moving forward.
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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 03/12/2025
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
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