A just transition to clean energy is imperative to minimize impacts on the economy while maximizing opportunities for the workforce to transition to clean energy jobs. Although the net result of a transition away from fossil fuels will likely be a net gain in total jobs given the level of capital investment, the types of jobs will shift. That can have real consequences on people in different fields, from electrical workers working in power plants to plumbers installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in homes. This may be particularly challenging for older workers compared to those just entering the workforce. The County cannot address all of these challenges on its own, but it can commit to becoming an active partner in supporting workers during this transition.
A just transition to clean energy is imperative to minimize impacts on the economy while maximizing opportunities for the workforce to transition to clean energy jobs. Although the net result of a transition away from fossil fuels will likely be a net gain in total jobs given the level of capital investment, the types of jobs will shift. That can have real consequences on people in different fields, from electrical workers working in power plants to plumbers installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in homes. This may be particularly challenging for older workers compared to those just entering the workforce. The County cannot address all of these challenges on its own, but it can commit to becoming an active partner in supporting workers during this transition.
