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Oregon Just Transition Alliance
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Frontline communities organizing for racial, economic, and climate justice.

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To lean into dismantling workplace urgency, we’re taking a break. We're closed from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 so we can rest and connect with loved ones for the winter holidays. Thanks for your patience and understanding during this time.
A picture of winter snow and text that reads: Winter Break. OJTA will be closed from Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 so our team can rest and connect with loved ones for the winter holidays. Thanks for understanding.
December 17, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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#DirtyFossilFuels are bad for the planet and health. Read this report to learn how coal, oil and methane gas harm every system of the body at every stage of life: buff.ly/wOvsaBp
A report cover that says Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution
December 10, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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In only five years, Oregon Just Transition Alliance has achieved major success. Your donation resources climate solutions led by frontline communities who have been historically excluded from decision-making. Donate today: buff.ly/gGBcTjO

#JustTransition #ClimateSolutions #SocialJustice #Oregon
A picture of frontline leaders and text that reads: Oregon Just Transition Alliance is a movement of nearly two dozen frontline communities who experience climate change first and worst. We fight for climate solutions shaped by most-impacted communities. And, we’ve had major success. A picture of two OJTA advocates and Governor Tina Kotek. Text that reads $140 million of state funding driven to frontline communities. A map up Oregon divided up into the 7 regions of Oregon and text that reads: 18+ member organizations across the seven regions of Oregon. A picture of frontline leaders advocating outside the capitol and text that reads $400k fundraised by OJTA and mobilized to our alliance members.
December 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Our comms team will be on vacation starting Nov 10, and our social channels will be on pause until Dec 1. Thanks for your patience while we practice rest as #RestAsResistance.

#JustTransition #RestIsPower
Social break. Our comms team will be out of office from Nov 10 until Dec 1. Thanks for your patience while we pause our social accounts for this time.
November 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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It’s a BIG DEAL to celebrate 10 years of frontline organizing, especially when those in power are trying to stop us. Last week, @frontandcentered.org turned TEN(!) and our teammates traveled up to WA to celebrate and be in community with them. We’re forever grateful for you and inspired by you, F&C!
October 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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What does community-led #CleanEnergy look like in practice? Community leaders visited Hood River to learn more about efficient, community-owned hydro energy projects, seeing firsthand both the promise and challenges of #CleanEnergy alternatives. Read reflections on our blog: buff.ly/FeS8nCW
October 27, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Thank you @oregoncub.bsky.social for inviting us to your Annual Energy Conference. It was a great opportunity to hang out with our energy allies in person, and talk in depth about what we can about utility affordability and growing energy demands. #EnergyAffordability
October 9, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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We're rising up to say saying #NoTroopsInOregon because it's a dangerous abuse of power that puts frontline communities in even greater danger. We won't be divided or silenced by the actions of the federal government. We'll keep protecting our families, our futures, and our collective power.
Text that reads "no hostile takeover of our communities" with a picture of people protesting. Text that reads "Oregon is home, not a military target." Text that reads "We do not want troops on our streets" with a picture of people protesting with signs.
September 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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It was so fun to support Verde and hang out with Building Resilience #CullyFest this year! We loved meeting new people, sharing food, and helping create a space where everyone felt welcome. Pictured: our advocacy director with @brad-reed.bsky.social and Annabelle of Verde. #PDX
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September 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Yesterday was #ZeroEmissionsDay. Fossil fuels drive extreme heat, drought, & wildfires that hit frontline communities first and worst. Reducing our dependence on gas and oil means fewer heat waves, wildfires, and droughts. That's why we ask you to stand with communities fighting for #ClimateJustice.
September 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Oregon’s energy system is shifting fast, and the stakes are high. Join us on Oct. 3 in #PDX for @oregoncub.bsky.social's Annual #Energy Policy Conference to learn more about how to keep building an energy system that's clean, affordable, and fair: buff.ly/Fu8CcBH
A picture of a sign that reads "From Puerto Rico to Turtle Island, power to the people." Text that reads: CUB Oregon’s 15th Annual Energy Conference, "Changing for a changing climate. Friday, Oct. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sentinel Hotel, Portland."
September 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We’ve won real change, and it’s worth celebrating (again). Last week, @tinakotek.bsky.social signed the FAIR Energy Act into law, which will keep energy bills from skyrocketing. This win proves our work matters. That our communities are powerful. That we're building the energy future we deserve.
A group of a bunch of energy advocates taking a picture together looking happy and celebratory.
September 3, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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The same system that drives the climate crisis also exploits workers, especially farmworkers who face extreme heat, wildfire smoke, and flooding while keeping our communities fed. We’re taking #LaborDay off because we believe in a future where no one has to risk their lives to put food on our table.
A picture of firefighters breathing in smoke that says, "Climate justice is labor justice." A news article screenshot of the NYT that says "Wildfire fighters unmasked in toxic smoke, are getting sick and dying." A picture of farmworkers working in heat that says, "Climate justice is labor justice." A screenshot of a KOIN 6 article titled "Bill aims to protect Oregon farmworkers from disasters with backing from local chefs."
August 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Yesterday, we stood with @tinakotek.bsky.social as she signed new energy bills into law, including the FAIR Energy Act, which will protect Oregonians from constant rate hikes. We thank her for helping to ease bills, especially for those who most bear the brunt of this tough economy. #EnergyJustice
OJTA and Verde standing with Governor Tina Kotek. Seven energy justice advocates in a picture together, celebrating their work.
August 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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This past weekend marks Oregon’s third #HeatWave JUST THIS MONTH. Hot summers used to be rare, but now they hit every August. Burning fossil fuels is cooking our planet, causing more heat waves, deaths, and rising energy costs. No one is safe until we all are. Step into the fight: buff.ly/SnyoV5U
A picture of a thermometer and text that reads: This past weekend marks Oregon’s third heat wave this month. Hot summers used to be rare, but now they hit every August. A picture of a dirty power plant smoke stack and text that reads: The science is undeniable: Burning fossil fuels is cooking our planet, causing more heat waves, longer droughts, and stronger storms. A picture of a wildfire and text that reads: “Once in a generation” disasters will impact everyone frequently, regardless of race or place. Five people walking in a waist-deep flood and text that reads: Lives are on the line as energy costs rise and disaster response weakens, driven by federal rollbacks and state inaction.
August 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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No one should lose power during a #HeatWave 😤🥵 These Oregon rules temporarily protect people from shutoffs & help qualified folks get reconnected w/o paying fees during #ExtremeHeat. These rules are only temporary, but allies like @oregoncub.bsky.social are working to make them permanent.
If an extreme heat warning, watch, or advisory is issued, PGE, Pacific Power and Idaho Power can’t shut off your power for nonpayment, and you’re protected until 48 hours after it ends. If you have a medical certificate or you’re on a bill discount program and were disconnected in the last 7 days, call PGE, PP, or IP to be reconnected at no upfront cost to you. If your power was shut off up to 72 hours before a heat watch, you can also be reconnected without paying reconnection fees.
August 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Communities weren’t built for nondrivers. Join #WeekWithoutDriving to see what it’s like to navigate without a car, then share your story at Bus Riders Unite Sat, Aug 23. Food, access, Spanish + ASL, and space to push for #DisabilityRights and #TransitJustice in Oregon.
Week without driving community event. A voice for non-drivers and drivers with limited options. 9009 N Foss Ave, Portland, OR 97203 on Saturday, Aug. 23. Starts at 11 am.
August 20, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Wanna learn more about climate resilience? Join this webinar on the health impacts of #Electrification, incentives to help you upgrade, and Oregon Health Plan resources for staying safe during extreme weather, hosted by OJTA member @oregonpsr.bsky.social on Sept. 9. Register now: buff.ly/dWq6y7f
Free webinar on electrification & healthy homes Melanie Plaut, MD, with Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, will be speaking about the health benefits of electrification. Bryce McManus, Incentives Analyst at the Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE), will be presenting about the programs available for Oregonians to make their homes more climate resilient. Abraham Rodriguez Guillen, BS, C-CHW, Community Engagement Specialist at Health Share of Oregon, will be presenting about the health-related social needs (HRSN) available for Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members to help keep their homes healthy during extreme weather events. Los beneficios para la salud de la electrificación y recursos para hacer tu hogar resiliente al cambio climático Cuándo: martes 9 de septiembre a las 6:00 p.m. Presentadores Melanie Plaut, MD, de Médicos por la Responsabilidad Social de Oregón, hablará sobre los beneficios para la salud de la electrificación. Bryce McManus, analista de incentivos del Departamento de Energía de Oregón (ODOE), presentará sobre los programas de incentivos disponibles para que los hogares en Oregón sean más resilientes al cambio climático. Abraham Rodríguez Guillén, especialista en participación comunitaria de Health Share of Oregón, hablará sobre los beneficios de necesidades sociales relacionadas con la salud (HRSN) del Plan de Salud de Oregón (OHP) disponibles para mantener hogares saludables durante condiciones de clima extremo.
August 18, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Oregon just survived another dangerous heat wave. The climate crisis is right now, year after year. We put up a big fight, but state lawmakers recently ignored proactive, community-led solutions to protect us. Now it’s up to us to grow our movement large enough to win. Get involved: buff.ly/WGVsoHv
August 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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In Arizona, ICE agents pretended to be utility workers while trying to detain an immigrant without status at their home. Though this hasn't been reported in Oregon, we want our communities to stay informed. Read this @oregoncub.bsky.social blog to help protect you & your community: buff.ly/fuej2Yz
A person knocking on a door. Text that reads: Protect yourself at the door. Could ICE be posing as a utility worker in my neighborhood? New blog.
August 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Our communities are under attack. The Trump Administration is slashing #Climate funding, stripping our rights, and using the military against those who speak out. Now is the time to act. Your donation powers solutions that save lives and shift power to frontline communities: buff.ly/EdzcC58
A picture of a wildfire with text that reads: Since 2020, Oregon has seen a steady rise in wildfires, heatwaves, and energy bills, crises that are growing more dangerous each year. These problems hit frontline, BIPOC, rural, and low-income communities first and worst.
August 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Farmworkers at Windmill Mushroom Farms have faced retaliation for organizing with @ufw.bsky.social. With no legal path to a union, they launched a boycott. Join us & our member PCUN in #Portland to stand in solidarity. #FarmworkerJustice

Safeway, 1303 NW Lovejoy
Thursday August 21
Noon to 1:45 p.m.
Text that reads: Call to action Portland: Boycott Windmill Mushroom Products. Join PCUN and UFW Aug 21, 2025. Llamada a accion portland: Boycott Windmill Mushroom Products. 21 de ogosto, 2025.
August 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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We’re saying goodbye (for now) to our brilliant Legislative Advocate, Marisol, who wrapped up her role & is headed to USC to pursue a Master of Public Policy. She brought policy skills, drive, and humor that got us through some tough fights. We appreciate you, Marisol. Keep fighting (& laughing 🪴).
Marisol and 4 staff members in front of the Williamette River. Marisol and other transportation advocates in front of the Oregon State Capitol at a rally. The policy and communications team on a beach on the Oregon coast. Marisol and other energy advocates at the Oregon State Capitol after an energy hearing.
August 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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We're teaming up with Sustainable Building Monthly to talk about the 2025 legislative session and what #Energy bills passed or stalled. Join us in person on August 12 at 5 p.m in #PDX. #EnergyJustice #EnergyTransition

RSVP for free: buff.ly/cB430kL
Legislative recap: Learn about the outcome of energy advocacy during Oregon’s 2025 legislative session, featuring Oregon Just Transition Alliance’s Deputy Director Jamie Pang and friends. Register now for this free event held in Portland. Link in bio.
July 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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After a grueling legislative session, our team is taking time to rest and heal. We'll be closed from Friday, July 4 to Friday, July 11 because rest is resistance and recovery is part of the work. We’ll return July 14 ready to keep fighting for a #JustTransition. Stay tuned for a legislative recap.
A picture of a black and white beach with a black square that reads: Out of Office. Our office is closed from July 4 to 11. We’ll be back on Monday, July 14 to answer your messages. Thanks for your patience during this time.
June 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM