Local and state governments across the country are interested in offering assistance to those that are adversely affected by the energy transition, including those that have suffered job losses, cannot access employment opportunities or new technologies, or cannot pay their rising energy bills.
Common questions we hear include:
- “What programs exist that focus on such ‘just transition’ issues?”
- “Where are they located?”
- “What motivated their adoption?”
- “What are the lessons learned?”
Besides addressing this question in our research, we also study what factors lead local governments to offer programs focused on energy justice and a just transition.
This article presents research on early state implementation of Justice40, which requires that 40 percent of the benefits of designated federal programs be targeted to disadvantaged communities, in the area of transportation. 
This report covers 35 policy proposals in six major categories. Sanya Carley and David Konisky introduce Chapter 2. "Energy Infrastructure and Resilience."
The Green New Deal introduces a justice framework--a key component of successful national climate policy.
Energy justice programs vary across the U.S. Explore the patterns among these programs.
Learn how the Green New Deal can support frontline communities in the energy transition.
Further your understanding of state and local energy justice programs.
We evaluate these programs along several dimensions to characterize their benefits and drawbacks, including how they address key criteria toward alleviation of energy insecurity.