Ed Potosnak
@edpotosnak.bsky.social
Director New Jersey LCV, chemistry teacher & small biz owner-Tweet abt politics, env, ed, RU -- Views expressed R my own. he/him
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Ed Potosnak
@edpotosnak.bsky.social
· Jun 11
“Congratulations to Environmental Champion and New Jersey LCV endorsee @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and her team on a hard-fought and well-deserved primary victory!
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Our transition is focused on building a team that reflects the best of New Jersey — its innovation, diversity and deep commitment to public service. Interested in joining us or have an idea for us to consider?
Head to our transition website:
www.nj.gov/govelect/
Head to our transition website:
www.nj.gov/govelect/
Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill
Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill
www.nj.gov
November 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Our transition is focused on building a team that reflects the best of New Jersey — its innovation, diversity and deep commitment to public service. Interested in joining us or have an idea for us to consider?
Head to our transition website:
www.nj.gov/govelect/
Head to our transition website:
www.nj.gov/govelect/
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This is your reminder to make your voice heard at the polls — no matter how you say it. Our future's at stake, NJ, and I'm ready to lower costs and pave a better path forward.
November 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is your reminder to make your voice heard at the polls — no matter how you say it. Our future's at stake, NJ, and I'm ready to lower costs and pave a better path forward.
Thank you for guiding me through your lovely neighborhood day after day to share the Franklin Democrats’ record of progress, honest leadership, and vision for our future! Early voting polls are open until 6pm today, and then polling for Election Day Tuesday, November 4th 6am-8pm.
November 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Thank you for guiding me through your lovely neighborhood day after day to share the Franklin Democrats’ record of progress, honest leadership, and vision for our future! Early voting polls are open until 6pm today, and then polling for Election Day Tuesday, November 4th 6am-8pm.
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I’m so proud to get to work with this group of amazing people advancing economic, racial, and environmental justice in the state! Shoutout to Sen Mukherji, Asw Quijano, Asm Atkins, @edpotosnak.bsky.social, @benhaygood.bsky.social, Marcus Sibley, & more for leading the charge.
September 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’m so proud to get to work with this group of amazing people advancing economic, racial, and environmental justice in the state! Shoutout to Sen Mukherji, Asw Quijano, Asm Atkins, @edpotosnak.bsky.social, @benhaygood.bsky.social, Marcus Sibley, & more for leading the charge.
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There’s a persistent myth that new solar farms don’t really help tackle climate change because panels are “made with coal” and “never pay back” their carbon debt.
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
August 30, 2025 at 8:46 AM
There’s a persistent myth that new solar farms don’t really help tackle climate change because panels are “made with coal” and “never pay back” their carbon debt.
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
This is simply false.
- UN: solar ~8x cleaner than gas, ~19x than coal per kWh
- panels repay CO2 in 4 months; save 57x over life
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NEW | Solar is now California’s #1 electricity source ☀️
Over the past 12 months (to April), solar generated more electricity than any other source in California — surpassing gas for the first time in history.
Rapid solar + battery deployment will keep this trend going 🔋⚡️
Over the past 12 months (to April), solar generated more electricity than any other source in California — surpassing gas for the first time in history.
Rapid solar + battery deployment will keep this trend going 🔋⚡️
July 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
NEW | Solar is now California’s #1 electricity source ☀️
Over the past 12 months (to April), solar generated more electricity than any other source in California — surpassing gas for the first time in history.
Rapid solar + battery deployment will keep this trend going 🔋⚡️
Over the past 12 months (to April), solar generated more electricity than any other source in California — surpassing gas for the first time in history.
Rapid solar + battery deployment will keep this trend going 🔋⚡️
“Congratulations to Environmental Champion and New Jersey LCV endorsee @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and her team on a hard-fought and well-deserved primary victory!
June 11, 2025 at 1:51 AM
“Congratulations to Environmental Champion and New Jersey LCV endorsee @mikiesherrill.bsky.social and her team on a hard-fought and well-deserved primary victory!
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However, others like experts with @nrdc.org told me PJM’s backlog of clean energy projects in #NewJersey (namely for solar) has been a major issue.
@edpotosnak.bsky.social said “nuclear is the most expensive form of energy and we need to really think carefully about” how we move forward.
@edpotosnak.bsky.social said “nuclear is the most expensive form of energy and we need to really think carefully about” how we move forward.
March 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
However, others like experts with @nrdc.org told me PJM’s backlog of clean energy projects in #NewJersey (namely for solar) has been a major issue.
@edpotosnak.bsky.social said “nuclear is the most expensive form of energy and we need to really think carefully about” how we move forward.
@edpotosnak.bsky.social said “nuclear is the most expensive form of energy and we need to really think carefully about” how we move forward.
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“The world is understandably focused on the immediate chaos affecting the global economy. Yet over the past few months a number of signals have pointed to a far more profound disruption on the horizon: the growing economic cost of climate change.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/c...
Climate Change Could Become a Global Economic Disaster
New warnings from financial firms and insurers point to a future defined by profound risks to the global economy from heat, storms and other disasters.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 12:20 AM
“The world is understandably focused on the immediate chaos affecting the global economy. Yet over the past few months a number of signals have pointed to a far more profound disruption on the horizon: the growing economic cost of climate change.” www.nytimes.com/2025/04/10/c...
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Over 56,000 jobs and $9.1 billion in economic output.
That’s what Utah stands to gain if it aggressively pursues a transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, according to a new report from the Sierra Club and Current Energy Group.
www.kuer.org/politic...
That’s what Utah stands to gain if it aggressively pursues a transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, according to a new report from the Sierra Club and Current Energy Group.
www.kuer.org/politic...
Using PacifiCorp’s plans, advocates say renewables are still Utah’s best bet
A new Sierra Club report touts the economic benefits of a more aggressive transition to clean energy like wind and solar. Utah leaders, however, are focused on their “all of the above” approach that still holds on to coal.
www.kuer.org
March 19, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Over 56,000 jobs and $9.1 billion in economic output.
That’s what Utah stands to gain if it aggressively pursues a transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, according to a new report from the Sierra Club and Current Energy Group.
www.kuer.org/politic...
That’s what Utah stands to gain if it aggressively pursues a transition to renewable energy sources like wind and solar, according to a new report from the Sierra Club and Current Energy Group.
www.kuer.org/politic...
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NJ needs an Energy Master Plan that brings us to 100% clean energy by 2035. The future of our environment, economy, and our communities relies on it. Watch Ed Potosnak, our Executive Director, discuss this issue on NJ Spotlight. @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/03/nj-m...
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/03/nj-m...
NJ needs ‘steep ramp-up’ in clean-energy actions | NJ Spotlight News
If NJ is to meet the Murphy administration’s ambitious clean-energy targets, the state must do more, consultant tells BPU.
www.njspotlightnews.org
March 17, 2025 at 6:50 PM
NJ needs an Energy Master Plan that brings us to 100% clean energy by 2035. The future of our environment, economy, and our communities relies on it. Watch Ed Potosnak, our Executive Director, discuss this issue on NJ Spotlight. @njspotlightnews.bsky.social
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/03/nj-m...
www.njspotlightnews.org/2025/03/nj-m...
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If you are in Franklin, want a sign, let me know
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
DeMott Lane Sign Draws Legislators’ Attention - The Franklin Reporter & Advocate
SIGN CONTROVERSY – This sign in the front yard of a DeMott Lane home has sparked a response from May
franklinreporter.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
If you are in Franklin, want a sign, let me know
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
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Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed
March 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just thinking about what the US looked like before the EPA existed
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Can innovation prevent ship-whale collisions? Find out more about WHOI scientist Dan Zitterbart's #WhaleSpotter tech ⤵️
@rmannnews.bsky.social
@rmannnews.bsky.social
Ping, You’ve Got Whale
A new artificial intelligence-powered detection system is giving ship captains real-time alerts when a whale is in their path.
by @ashleybraun.bsky.social
www.biographic.com/ping-youve-g...
A new artificial intelligence-powered detection system is giving ship captains real-time alerts when a whale is in their path.
by @ashleybraun.bsky.social
www.biographic.com/ping-youve-g...
Ping, You've Got Whale - bioGraphic
A new artificial intelligence-powered detection system is giving ship captains real-time alerts when a whale is in their path.
www.biographic.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Can innovation prevent ship-whale collisions? Find out more about WHOI scientist Dan Zitterbart's #WhaleSpotter tech ⤵️
@rmannnews.bsky.social
@rmannnews.bsky.social
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"Renewables will be the biggest beneficiary of growing electricity demand because they are the cheapest option, and [buyers] will always absorb as much of the cheapest source of power before turning to more expensive forms of power," Brookfield's chief executive, Bruce Flatt
www.npr.org/2025/03/...
www.npr.org/2025/03/...
March 13, 2025 at 2:53 AM
"Renewables will be the biggest beneficiary of growing electricity demand because they are the cheapest option, and [buyers] will always absorb as much of the cheapest source of power before turning to more expensive forms of power," Brookfield's chief executive, Bruce Flatt
www.npr.org/2025/03/...
www.npr.org/2025/03/...
If you are in Franklin, want a sign, let me know
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
DeMott Lane Sign Draws Legislators’ Attention - The Franklin Reporter & Advocate
SIGN CONTROVERSY – This sign in the front yard of a DeMott Lane home has sparked a response from May
franklinreporter.com
March 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
If you are in Franklin, want a sign, let me know
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
'Potosnak, who is Franklin’s first openly gay elected official, ... show transgendered people that “we’ve got your back, we support you, we love you and we’re going to stand up together to show that Franklin is an inclusive community.” ...
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If anyone else would sign or to help get them distributed let me know, showing support for our neighbors is important to fight hate. DM me
Spotted my first 2 “Hate has no Home Here” signs on my drive today. Thank you to Mayor Kramer, Asm. Danielsen, and Councilmember @edpotosnak.bsky.social for brightening up our roadways and showing support for our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors. Proud of my town 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
March 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
If anyone else would sign or to help get them distributed let me know, showing support for our neighbors is important to fight hate. DM me
If anyone else would sign or to help get them distributed let me know, showing support for our neighbors is important to fight hate. DM me
Spotted my first 2 “Hate has no Home Here” signs on my drive today. Thank you to Mayor Kramer, Asm. Danielsen, and Councilmember @edpotosnak.bsky.social for brightening up our roadways and showing support for our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors. Proud of my town 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
March 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
If anyone else would sign or to help get them distributed let me know, showing support for our neighbors is important to fight hate. DM me
Clean energy is the cheapest energy, and thanks to you @govmurphy.bsky.social “New Jersey has also emerged as a global leader, and innovator, in the clean energy industries that will power our future.” ☀️
February 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Clean energy is the cheapest energy, and thanks to you @govmurphy.bsky.social “New Jersey has also emerged as a global leader, and innovator, in the clean energy industries that will power our future.” ☀️
Here at @govmurphy.bsky.social ’s last budget address, looking for him to keep his foot on the accelerator towards 100% Clean Energy by 2035 with the cheapest energy — clean energy. Solar is the cheapest energy to build and cheapest at producing energy along with wind families save. #100by35
February 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Here at @govmurphy.bsky.social ’s last budget address, looking for him to keep his foot on the accelerator towards 100% Clean Energy by 2035 with the cheapest energy — clean energy. Solar is the cheapest energy to build and cheapest at producing energy along with wind families save. #100by35
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US Energy Information Admin. expects 63 GW of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to be added to the U.S. power grid in 2025.
Together, solar & battery storage account for 81% of the expected total capacity additions, with solar making up over 50% of the increase.
www.eia.gov/todayine...
Together, solar & battery storage account for 81% of the expected total capacity additions, with solar making up over 50% of the increase.
www.eia.gov/todayine...
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions in 2025 -
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government
www.eia.gov
February 25, 2025 at 2:54 AM
US Energy Information Admin. expects 63 GW of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity to be added to the U.S. power grid in 2025.
Together, solar & battery storage account for 81% of the expected total capacity additions, with solar making up over 50% of the increase.
www.eia.gov/todayine...
Together, solar & battery storage account for 81% of the expected total capacity additions, with solar making up over 50% of the increase.
www.eia.gov/todayine...
This is not good, my heart goes out to the community and appreciation to the first responders.
6 (SIX) fires at European Metals Recovery (EMR) in Camden City since 2016. People across South Jersey reported breath and eye discomfort. Imagine living on the same block as the facility? Thank you to the first responders. @govmurphy.bsky.social @newjerseydep.bsky.social
Massive fire at EMR complex sends smoke billowing from South Camden
Fire was latest of multiple blazes at EMR complex in South Camden
www.courierpostonline.com
February 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This is not good, my heart goes out to the community and appreciation to the first responders.
I just reread the Dairy and plan to visit the exhibition in NYC at www.annefrankexhibit.org. #NeverForget #StayVigilant
February 20, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I just reread the Dairy and plan to visit the exhibition in NYC at www.annefrankexhibit.org. #NeverForget #StayVigilant
Proud to stand with @mikiesherrill.bsky.social --she is committed to protecting our environment and expanding clean energy because it is cheaper than oil and gas and will clean up our air, water, and land.
I'm honored to earn the New Jersey LCV’s endorsement to be your governor.
I've never backed down from a challenge — and I'm ready to work with LCV and their 22,000 NJ members to ensure we all have clean air and drinking water, lower energy costs, and tackle the ongoing threat of climate change.
I've never backed down from a challenge — and I'm ready to work with LCV and their 22,000 NJ members to ensure we all have clean air and drinking water, lower energy costs, and tackle the ongoing threat of climate change.
February 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Proud to stand with @mikiesherrill.bsky.social --she is committed to protecting our environment and expanding clean energy because it is cheaper than oil and gas and will clean up our air, water, and land.
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Investing in renewable energy and storage will ultimately pay off by eliminating fuel costs, enhancing resilience, and diminishing pollution and health-related expenses.
www.forbes.com/sites...
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Battery Storage Powered The Super Bowl, And It Will Fuel The Future
Long-term energy storage proves that the future of clean energy is within reach and necessary to adapt to the 21st-century economy and environmental challenges.
www.forbes.com
February 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Investing in renewable energy and storage will ultimately pay off by eliminating fuel costs, enhancing resilience, and diminishing pollution and health-related expenses.
www.forbes.com/sites...
www.forbes.com/sites...