Climate Governance and Equity

Just Transition Plans

A just transition plan is a comprehensive strategy to support communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. A robust plan includes a thorough analysis of potential impacts, identification of vulnerable populations, and the development of policies and recommendations to address their needs. This may include measures such as job retraining programs, income support mechanisms, investment in alternative industries, and community development projects.

Collaboration among various stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, labor unions, environmental organizations, and community groups, is often a fundamental part of the development and implementation of these plans. Strong plans will include a robust, transparent, and accountable community and stakeholder engagement process.

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Key Resources

Glossary of Terms

Blueprint for Transition

A collection of resources and information to help coal communities and local leaders create a just transition strategy.

2025

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Just Transition Fund

Just Transition Planning Toolbox

A toolbox that explains key concepts and lays out the different elements needed to achieve a just transition: from the initial dialogues and analysis, to the preparation of a holistic transition plan.

2024

Source:

Climate Investment Funds

Just Transition

A framework for just transition as a principle, process, and practice, including the history and context of just transition work.

2024

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Climate Justice Alliance

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

Source:

The National Economic Transition (NET) Platform

Model States

Glossary of Terms

Colorado

The Office of Just Transition created a Just Transition Action Plan in 2020. The plan provides a brief overview of the major challenges faced by fossil fuel communities and workers, followed by specific strategies and action steps to address these challenges.

2020

Establishing Policies

Minnesota

Energy Transition Plan

2022

Establishing Policies

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Status	State Sort descending	Region	Year Enacted
Not Enacted	Alabama Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Alaska Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Arizona Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Arkansas Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	California Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Enacted	Colorado Empty column The Office of Just Transition created a Just Transition Action Plan in 2020. The plan provides a brief overview of the major challenges faced by fossil fuel communities and workers, followed by specific strategies and action steps to address these challenges. Establishing Policies HB 19-1314 (2019) Colorado Just Transition Action Plan (2020) Empty column	West	2020
In-Progress	Connecticut Empty column The Connecticut Clean Economy Council must develop a plan to facilitate the transition of workers from fossil-fuel-based employment to clean economy jobs by July 1, 2026. Establishing Policies Public Act 25-125 (HB 5004) (2025) Empty column	Northeast	2025
Not Enacted	Delaware Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Florida Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Georgia Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Hawai‘i Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Idaho Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Illinois Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Indiana Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Iowa Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kansas Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Kentucky Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Louisiana Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Maine Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Maryland Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
In-Progress	Massachusetts Empty column The Commission on Fossil Fuel Workforce must submit a report on ways to increase fossil fuel workers' access to employment, training, and workforce opportunities in clean energy industries by December 31, 2025 Establishing Policies S.2967 (2024) Commission on Fossil Fuel Workforce Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Michigan Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Enacted	Minnesota Empty column Energy Transition Plan Establishing Policies HF 6 (2021) Energy Transition Plan (2022) SF 3035 (2023) Empty column	Midwest	2022
Not Enacted	Mississippi Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Missouri Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Montana Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Nebraska Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Nevada Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	New Hampshire Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	New Jersey Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Northeast
Enacted	New Mexico Empty column Empower and Collaborate - New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward Establishing Policies SB 112 (2021) Empower and Collaborate - New Mexico’s Economic Path Forward Empty column	Southwest	2025
Not Enacted	New York Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	North Carolina Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	North Dakota Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Ohio Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Oklahoma Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Oregon Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Pennsylvania Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Rhode Island Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	South Carolina Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	South Dakota Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Tennessee Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Texas Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southwest
Not Enacted	Utah Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	Vermont Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Northeast
Not Enacted	Virginia Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Washington Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West
Not Enacted	West Virginia Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Southeast
Not Enacted	Wisconsin Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	Midwest
Not Enacted	Wyoming Empty column Just transition plans are documents that outline policies and recommendations aimed at supporting communities, workers, and industries affected by the transition away from fossil fuels. The plans often focus on workforce development and retraining, job creation, and economic diversification. Empty column	West

Just Transition Plans

Key Resources

Blueprint for Transition

Just Transition Planning Toolbox

Just Transition

The National Economic Transition Platform

Model States

Colorado

Minnesota

Just Transition Plans By State