New Jersey League of Conservation Voters

03/17/2023

Check out our Policy Director, Allison McLeod, during her tour of the latest electric buses and charging substations in Camden with NJ TRANSIT! By 2032, 100% of NJ Transit's buses will be zero emission.

03/17/2023

Check out our Policy Director, Allison McLeod, during her tour of the latest electric buses and charging substations in Camden with ! By 2032, 100% of NJ Transit's buses will be zero emission.

03/16/2023

Did you know that you can save on your utility bills by subscribing to community solar? If you live in the same area as a solar farm, then consider joining and saving both your wallet and the environment! 💸

03/15/2023

Are you interested in making your home and appliances more ? Households can receive up to 30% of the costs of efficiency improvements with the . https://www.lcv.org/inflation-reduction-act/

03/15/2023

Congressman Van Drew Offshore Wind Hearing · New Jersey League of Conservation Voters

🤡Don't let flip flop politicians delay our transition to .

Call out ! Come to Rep. Van Drew’s circus of an hearing on March 16 at the Wildwood Convention Center to expose his political game. https://www.mobilize.us/njlcv/event/554951/?utm_source=FB

Congressman Jeff Van Drew "flip flopped" from being a Democrat to a Republican when it was politically convenient, and now he’s doing the same thing on his support for offshore wind energy. Rep. Van Drew voted in 2017 to allow offshore wind as a state senator, he was the co-chair of the U.S. House...

03/14/2023

This , we'd like to honor women elected officials and former elected officials.

Today, Former Governor of New Jersey, Christine Todd Whitman. She was the 50th Governor of the State of , and NJ's first woman governor! Thank you for all that you do, Christine Todd Whitman!

03/14/2023

According to the former president of the New Jersey Senate, Steve Sweeney, the future is looking bright for 's economy! With our ambitious goals & commitment to workforce development, we'll be a leader in 🌟🌎

03/14/2023

We're hiring interns! These paid, part-time positions run July 2023 through January 2024. Help us spread the word: https://www.njlcv.org/jobs

03/11/2023

Get Climate Done: the Inflation Reduction Act

The is the biggest, boldest action our nation has ever taken on .
One thing the IRA will do is lower energy costs with rebates covering 50-100% of the cost of installing new electric appliances for millions of low and middle-income New Jersey households!
Learn more at https://www.lcv.org/inflation-reduction-act/

The Inflation Reduction Act, if passed, will be a huge step forward on climate action and put our country on a path to reduce carbon emissions by close to 40 percent by 2030. With $369 billion in investments in climate and clean energy, this bill would be by far the most important action Congress ha...

03/08/2023

Why LCV’s Potosnak is determined to lead ‘information’ campaign about whale strandings | ROI-NJ

Ed Potosnak and ROI-NJ on the massive, multi-state 'misinformation' campaign funded by fossil fuel companies to stop the growth of . https://www.roi-nj.com/2023/03/07/industry/energy-utilities/why-lcvs-potosnak-is-determined-to-lead-information-campaign-about-whale-strandings/

Ed Potosnak, the executive director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, is very clear on the cause of the recent strandings of more than a dozen whales on the coast of New Jersey and New York since December. “It’s the boats,” he said. Potosnak, a former high school science teacher...

03/07/2023

These groups fighting offshore wind say it’s about whales—but they’re funded by Big Oil

This is a must read. Fossil fuel companies are funding a massive, multi-state misinformation campaign to stop the growth of . https://bit.ly/3ZN44Gg

Is offshore wind bad for whales? These “community groups” want you to think so, but they’re linked to one man with strong ties to the fossil fuel industry.

03/06/2023

In celebration of , learn about how to conserve groundwater:
✅Use native plants in your landscape
✅Reduce chemical use
✅Properly dispose of potentially toxic substances

03/05/2023

Thank Governor Murphy!

Did you thank the Governor Murphy for helping NJ will slash harmful carbon pollution, expand clean energy & create clean energy jobs?

Thank the governor for announcing the groundbreaking executive order– 100% clean electricity by 2035! https://action.njlcv.org/a/governor-murphy-clean-energy

Take a minute to thank Governor Murphy TODAY for signing an important bill in the fight against climate change!

03/04/2023

NJDEP| Outside Together | Survey

New Jersey is updating its 5-year Outdoor Recreation Plan, and is inviting all residents to help state officials decide how we should expand and improve the open space and parks in your neighborhood and across New Jersey. Take the survey! https://dep.nj.gov/outside-together/survey/

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03/03/2023

Time and time again science including National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Marine Mammal Commission, and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center have gone on record to state there is no evidence of a connection between strandings and activities. Read our full statement here>> https://bit.ly/3IRoNlg

03/02/2023

NJDEP| Grant and Loan Programs | Local Government Assistance Grants and Loans

📢NEW OPPORTUNITY
. is seeking to partner with up to 5 community-based organizations to help youth in overburdened communities become part of the next generation of professionals.

Proposals are due by Wednesday, April 12>> https://dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/

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03/01/2023

☀️The bill S3305 passed the full Senate!

Community solar is a powerful tool to expand access to the benefits of regardless of income or housing type, & to provide New Jerseyans with reliable, affordable, & sustainable !

02/28/2023

Holding our lawmakers accountable is a cornerstone of the work we do here as part of the Conservation Voters Movement, and knowing how your lawmakers voted is a critical part of that. That’s why we’re proud to share the2022 National Environmental Scorecard!

02/26/2023

The is the biggest, boldest action our nation has ever taken on .
One thing the IRA will do is provide $2.8 billion in block grants to rollback the harms of environmental racism!

02/25/2023

RPA-Gateway-Program

The Gateway Program will create over 81,000 jobs & generate $20 billion in economic activity, while finally bringing our region's transportation services into the 21st century.

Watch this super interesting video to learn more: https://vimeo.com/798508174/4ea6a71797

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02/24/2023

Last night, we held the first part of our Justice and Equity Webinar Series: Cannabis Legalization and Social Justice.

We discussed the history of the criminalization of and how that informs present day policies, perceptions, and treatment of people of color.

Thank you to everyone who attended and thank you to our emcee Alex Ambrose from New Jersey Policy Perspective and our speakers Ami Kachalia, Campaign Strategist at ACLU-NJ and Leo Bridgewater, cannabis activist & businessman.

02/23/2023

Super exciting -- New Jersey is taking steps to reduce toxic emissions from vehicles and transition to electric vehicles!

02/21/2023

Princeton University is upgrading its transit system with 17 electric buses. buses produce zero emissions therefore have a significantly lower carbon footprint🔋⚡️

02/20/2023

Happy ! Today, we're especially grateful for all of the wonderful work the President of the United States has done for the !

From to the , communities are getting an opportunity to live a cleaner, greener future. Let's !

02/19/2023

Don't let false attacks delay our transition to clean !
We need to act now to ensure a & reduce the damaging effects of 💪

02/18/2023

This we're thrilled to recognize Caren Fitzpatrick , Atlantic County Commissioner At-Large. A lifelong Atlantic County resident, Commissioner Fitzpatrick is an outspoken supporter of offshore wind and transitioning to a clean energy and protect our coastline, homes, and way of life from stronger storms and sea level rise. Thank you for your service and advocacy, Caren!

02/17/2023

It's full wind ahead at Orsted's port in ! They're poised to bring 1,000+ new jobs.

02/16/2023

🎉The Senate Environment Committee just passed the State Hazard Mitigation Plan.
This life-saving legislation is our third Common Agenda Priority to move this session!

02/16/2023

The Biden-Harrison administration announced new standards to ensure that the charging network funded by the is convenient, reliable, & USA-made.

Helping achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 & creating good-paying jobs.⚡️🚗

02/15/2023

🎉 Governor Murphy just announced a groundbreaking executive order – 100% clean electricity by 2035!

It will set meaningful commitments to electrify buildings, vans, trucks, and buses, and update coastal rules to protect families and businesses as we step up efforts to protect our communities from climate change.

Thank you, Governor Murphy, for your leadership in creating a future in New Jersey!

02/14/2023

This , here are 3 things we 💚 about the :
✅clean drinking water for 13 million people
✅habitats for birds, fish & other wildlife
✅ creeks & streams to kayak & canoe

02/13/2023

What is the greenest electric car in the US?

02/11/2023

This we're thrilled to recognize Brett Anderson, president of Save Old York, a 501(c)4 non-profit organization focused on quality of life in and around Chesterfield, New Jersey. Save Old York hosts events to raise awareness of the environmental impact of overdevelopment and warehouse sprawl, including stargazing and other family activities. In addition, Save Old York encourages public involvement in the municipal, regional, and state planning process through social media and direct participation, ultimately empowering residents to share their voices. Thank you, Brett for your advocacy for thoughtful and transparent zoning!

02/11/2023

Biden highlighted the reality of climate change in his address last Tuesday.

“Let’s face reality. The climate crisis doesn’t care if you’re in a red or blue state,” -POTUS.

02/10/2023

Offshore wind holds the key to powering New Jersey's future without harming the environment. Wind energy is clean energy. It doesn’t pollute the air like coal, gas, oil, and other fossil fuels!

02/08/2023

The provides about $370 billion in funding and subsidies for green technologies.

Read from 4 energy experts as they share how the U.S. can reach Biden's renewable energy goals!

02/07/2023

👋 Say hello to cleaner, greener energy!

Newark is leading the way in with their new 7.2 MW photovoltaic project 🌞

02/06/2023

We are the generation!

NJ needs to keep making smart investments in to mitigate the effects of the climate crisis.

02/05/2023

Over the past 10 years, energy has grown 33% on average every year in the United States.

Solar is more reliable and cheaper than traditional energy sources in the face of climate change.☀️

02/04/2023

This we're thrilled to recognize Senator , sponsor and champion of the Low Carbon Concrete Bill (S287), which signed into law last Monday. “By encouraging the use of low embodied carbon concrete, we are taking a crucial step towards decarbonization in New Jersey. Not only will this bill help to drastically decrease our carbon emissions, but it will also provide economic benefits for the manufacturers of greener technology and help ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy our beautiful state and all that it offers,” said Senator Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex). “I applaud the Governor for signing this bill, which supports New Jersey's goal of reducing carbon emissions.” Thank you, Senator, for your commitment and leadership on decarbonization!