Energy Transition

How can fossil fuel workers be supported in transitioning to green jobs?

Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but they may need to relocate.

Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but they may need to relocate. Image: Unsplash/Albert Hyseni

Morgan R. Frank
Assistant Professor of Informatics, University of Pittsburgh
Junghyun Lim
Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Fossil fuel extraction jobs and renewable energy jobs are often hands-on.
Fossil fuel extraction jobs and renewable energy jobs are often hands-on. Image: Carter/Getty Images
A technician makes adjustments to a wind turbine in Colorado.
A technician makes adjustments to a wind turbine in Colorado. Image: Dennis Schroeder/NREL

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Where most fossil fuel extraction jobs are located. Image: Morgan Frank/University of Pittsburgh
Where green jobs linked to solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower production can be found.
Where green jobs linked to solar, wind, geothermal and hydropower production can be found. Image: Morgan Frank/University of Pittsburgh
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An oil field service company employee works at a drilling site in Texas’ Permian Basin oil field. Image: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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