Ensuring fairness for workers in a clean economy
Effective policies are essential for supporting fossil fuel workers and communities in transition
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Moving toward a clean energy future is our best path for growing the economy and averting the worst impacts of climate change.
As this transition accelerates, policymakers must ensure that fossil fuel workers and communities have the tools and support they need.
EDF is partnering with Resources for the Future to review policies that can support and prepare workers and communities reliant on fossil fuels.
How does the clean energy transition impact workers and communities?
Our work
Through this collaboration, EDF and RFF published reports and case studies that explore how federal policymakers can ensure a fair and equitable energy transition.
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ReportPublic benefits programs to protect communities in transition
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ReportEnvironmental and infrastructure policies to support communities in transition
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ReportEconomic development for communities in transition
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ReportLabor policies for communities in transition
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ReportA review of federal policies for a fair energy transition
Case studies
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Case studyCoal communities in transition: Colstrip, MT [PDF]
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Case studyCoal communities in transition: Athens, OH [PDF]
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Case studyGerman coal communities in transition [PDF]
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Case studyRegional just transitions in the UK [PDF]
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Case studyJust transition in Poland [PDF]
Updates
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RFF and EDF Live Event: An equitable transition for workers and communities
April 28, 2021
Resources for the Future -
Op-ed: Give former fossil fuel workers a stake in the clean energy future
March 25, 2021
The Boston Globe -
Politico Live Event: Communities in Transition - The Future of American Energy
February 2, 2021
Politico -
Op-ed: To fight climate change, strand fossil fuel assets, not workers
September 2, 2020
The Hill -
New research series: Ensuring fairness for workers and communities in the transition to a clean economy
August 4, 2020
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Our experts
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Derek Walker
Vice President, Global Energy Transition
MEDIA CONTACT
Chandler Green
(803) 981-2211 (office)
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