Climate Governance and Equity

Just Transition Offices and Staff

Just transition offices and staff are responsible for overseeing and implementing policies that support the transition to a fair and inclusive economy. These governmental offices serve as central hubs for coordinating efforts aimed at navigating the complexities of the economic transition away from the extraction, production, and use of fossil fuels, while prioritizing social justice and equity.

Key functions of these offices include conducting impact assessments to identify vulnerable populations, engaging with stakeholders to gather input and feedback, and developing policies and programs to support affected individuals and communities dependent on fossil fuels. They also play a crucial role in advancing equitable policies and practices at the local, regional, and national levels.

The presence of permanent, dedicated staff members with expertise in areas such as labor relations, community development, environmental justice, and economic policy is central to the efficacy of just transition offices. These staff members work collaboratively to implement initiatives that promote job creation, workforce development, and sustainable economic growth.

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Key Resources

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The National Economic Transition Platform

A platform developed by local leaders in coal communities across America, compiled for national policymakers to address climate issues and foster equitable, sustainable economic growth for vibrant, resilient, and inclusive communities.

2024

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The National Economic Transition (NET) Platform

Fact Sheet: Lessons Learned from the Colorado Office of Just Transition

A report reviewing the Colorado Office of Just Transition’s actions to date, including challenges and barriers to success, impacts on communities, and recommendations for how the office can continue to meet its objective of providing tangible support to coal transition workers and communities.

2023

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Blue-Green Alliance

Ensuring an Inclusive Clean Energy Transition

A two-part report series presenting a comprehensive review of state legislation that supports coal communities and workers facing economic transition mapped onto RMI’s recovery and revitalization policy framework.

2022

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Model States

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Colorado

Colorado Office of Just Transition

2019

Establishing Policies

Minnesota

Energy Transition Office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

2021

Establishing Policies

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Status	State Sort descending	Region	YR Enacted
Not Enacted	Alabama Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Alaska Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Arizona Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Arkansas Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	California Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Enacted	Colorado Empty column Colorado Office of Just Transition Establishing Policies HB 19-1314 (2019) Colorado Office of Just Transition Empty column	West	2019
Not Enacted	Connecticut Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Delaware Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Florida Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Georgia Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Hawai‘i Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Idaho Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Illinois Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Indiana Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Iowa Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kansas Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kentucky Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Louisiana Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Maine Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Maryland Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Enacted	Massachusetts Empty column Office of Energy Transformation within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Establishing Policies Healey-Driscoll Administration Establishes Nation’s First Office of Energy Transformation (2024) Office of Energy Transformation Empty column	Northeast	2024
Enacted	Michigan Empty column Community & Worker Economic Transition Office within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Establishing Policies Gov. Whitmer Launches New Office to Help Michiganders Benefit from Transitions in the Auto and Energy Sectors (2024) Community & Worker Economic Transition Office Empty column	Midwest	2024
Enacted	Minnesota Empty column Energy Transition Office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Establishing Policies HF 6 (2021) Energy Transition Office Empty column	Midwest	2021
Not Enacted	Mississippi Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Missouri Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Montana Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Nebraska Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Nevada Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	New Hampshire Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	New Jersey Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	New Mexico Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southwest
Enacted	New York Empty column Office of Just Energy Transition (OJET) Establishing Policies Office of Just Energy Transition (OJET) Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	North Carolina Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	North Dakota Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Ohio Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Oklahoma Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Oregon Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Pennsylvania Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Rhode Island Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	South Carolina Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	South Dakota Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Tennessee Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Texas Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Utah Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Vermont Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Virginia Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Washington Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	West Virginia Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Wisconsin Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Wyoming Empty column Just transition offices and staff assist workers and communities transitioning away from fossil fuel extraction and use, typically through retraining programs and support with relocation and economic diversification. Offices and staff also coordinate with other state agencies to effectively design policy to achieve a just transition. Empty column	West

Just Transition Offices and Staff

Key Resources

The National Economic Transition Platform

Fact Sheet: Lessons Learned from the Colorado Office of Just Transition

Ensuring an Inclusive Clean Energy Transition

Model States

Colorado

Minnesota

Just Transition Offices and Staff By State