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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

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 23/11/2025

Our industry doesn’t just weather change — it thrives on it. Last week, I stopped by a Greentech Renewables workshop with Sunstone Credit, Sunrock Distributed Generation, and Enphase. Incredible insights on IRA commercial solar finance and new tech.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 22/11/2025

Earlier this week, I attended the Long Island Energy Storage Summit, hosted by ACE NY, NYSERDA, Stony Brook University and NY-BEST. Leaders, first responders, and advocates explored how strong safety standards & community engagement can build trust and accelerate clean energy adoption in New York.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 14/11/2025

Leaving Albany feeling energized about NY’s solar + storage future! This week reminded me why this job is the greatest privilege of my career. Grateful for our incredible NYSEIA team, members & sponsors. Monday, the work continues.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 13/11/2025

Albany is buzzing ⚡️ The #NYSolarStorage Summit proves that even after a year of setbacks, our industry is stronger than ever. Tomorrow: Day 2. Let’s keep building a future where every New Yorker can access clean, affordable energy. 🌞🔋

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 05/11/2025

Hard to believe the NY Solar + Storage Summit is just a week away! Last year, it landed right after the presidential election—a time of uncertainty. This year, we’re coming together with momentum, sharing how we’ve adapted + grown. Tickets still available—join us! www.nyseia.org/about-register

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 29/10/2025

13 years after Superstorm Sandy, too many New Yorkers still lack access to resilient power. With a new mayor coming in January, NYC has a chance to lead — updating outdated codes and unlocking safe, energy storage for all. Let’s build a stronger, fairer future together.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 29/10/2025

On Friday, Carolyn and I joined the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless to celebrate 40 years of impact. Their team leads with heart and vision — advocating, serving, and building community with compassion. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 23/10/2025

No one told me that having a dog is like living with a tiny, furry monarch with a God complex. I pay the mortgage. She rules the kingdom. But she’s my heart. I’d move the sun myself if I could.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 20/10/2025

16 years ago, this guy completed our family. I still remember holding him by the hospital window, thinking I could live in that moment forever. He’s grown into a truly great man—and still chooses to spend time with me. Happy birthday, son. I love you like crazy.

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Jonathan Cohen @jonathancohen.us · 08/08/2025

Happy Gotcha Day to my sweet and loyal companion. These are challenging times in America—lots of noise, lots of weight. But this little hoodie-wearing fluffball? Unbothered. Just here with unconditional love, tail wags, and the occasional side-eye. Grateful for three years of calm in the chaos. 🐾❤️

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