Oregon Just Transition Alliance

@ojta.org

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Frontline communities organizing for racial, economic, and climate justice. https://linktr.ee/ojta

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.
A report cover that says Fueling Sickness: The Hidden Health Costs of Fossil Fuel Pollution
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.
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.
Text that reads "no hostile takeover of our communities" with a picture of people protesting.
Two volunteers at an info booth smiling at the camera.
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."
A group of a bunch of energy advocates taking a picture together looking happy and celebratory.
A picture of firefighters breathing in smoke that says, "Climate justice is labor justice."
OJTA and Verde standing with Governor Tina Kotek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Text that reads: Call to action Portland: Boycott Windmill Mushroom Products. Join PCUN and UFW Aug 21, 2025.
Marisol and 4 staff members in front of the Williamette River.
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.
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.
Our staff, members Rogue Climate and Verde, and participants from our Transportation Justice Leadership Institute at the Oregon State Capitol.
A graphic of three fists that say, Juneteenth Freedom Day. On June 19, our team will be out of office to honor Black freedom and renew our commitment to dismantling systems built to exclude.
A picture of the LTE author Blanca and a quote that reads: “We are grateful to be one of few applicants to receive funding from the Community Resilience Hubs program, which will help us to be better prepared for and connected to the things our community will need in the future.”
Act now: Urge legislators to support more funding for Community Resilience Hubs and the Energy Affordability Package! When: Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. Where: Via Zoom for a phone bank Link in bio.
A picture of many folks holding "Protect our climate progress" signs at the rally.
Heat Pumps Save Lives, with a picture of a heat pump and the state of Oregon.
A group photo of our alliance members at lobby day.
An illustrated posted of public transit, busses, school busses, trains, bikes, and safe crosswalks with the Move Oregon Forward logo.
mof advocacy day Transportation Justice Leadership Institute participants.
A picture of Jamie that says Meet Jamie, our new deputy director of programs and policy.
Move Oregon Forward logo. Text reads: the 2025 transportation package OUTLINE was just released. Here’s what we think.
A picture of lots of youths celebrating with text that reads Victory! Ashland unanimously passes youth-led policy to incentivize all electric new homes.
A group of 20+ people gathered together in a desert setting, holding a "Living our power" sign.
Representatives from OJTA and Unite Oregon posing for a picture with Senator Khanh Pham.
Text that reads: "People abandoning their luxury cars to escape a wildfire. Wealth cannot protect us from climate disasters. Ecological wealth is the only way forward and that means to start reframing our idea of safety by looking at our neighbors and communities as the strongest foundations of resilience."
This legislative session, we're advocating for energy democracy, a movement to give people a voice in energy decisions typically made by for-profit utilities.
Six staff members standing in front of a mirror that has pink puffy paper all around it.
In the background, a picture of the NAYA Community Garden. In the foreground, the text: "Winter Break: OJTA will be closed Dec. 21 to Jan. 6, so our team can rest and connect with loved ones before the coming legislative session."
Text: The Climate Protection Program has been restored! Big polluters will finally be held accountable for their harm to people and the environment.
Text: "Advocacy in Action: Recently the Building Resilience coalition gathered in salem to collaborate on a plan to advocate for clean, safe, and affordable clean energy." A picture of 16 advocates smiling at the camera, in front of a backdrop of the Oregon coast.
Five communications professionals sitting at a lunch table smiling for the camera.
An image that reads: "For our communities and the land we occupy, we pledge to continue our fight for racial, economic, and climate justice."
A picture of Ana Molina and text that says, "Read it now: OJTA Advocacy Director Ana Molina interviewed by Energy Democracy Project."
A picture of our new hire AhnaLiese at Smith Rock, wearing a bright yellow puffy jacket. Under the picture, it reads "Our new operations coordinator." To the right, it says, "AhnaLiese grew up in Oregon and has over nine years of experience in office coordination. She spends her free time protecting our land and water by practicing Leave No Trace principles, and educates others on how to do the same."
A picture of a gas oven with a blue flame. Text that reads: Breaking News: Customers accuse NW Natural of greenwashing, in lawsuit over its carbon reduction program.
Attention: CUB’s Energy Policy for People and Planet will explore the intersections between utility planning, customer affordability, and climate protections. Friday, Oct. 4 in Portland. Register via link in bio.
"WE ARE HIRING" in yellow text. Green text: Oversee strategic planning & development for a climate justice org. On the bottom right yellow text: "DEPUTY DIRECTOR." Bottom left corner OJTA logo.
The background is a picture of Cathedral Park in Portland Oregon. In the foreground is a cartoon of a male and female of color holding the earth. Text reads: Environmental justice info session for youth of color. Friday, Oct. 6 at 5pm, Cathedral Park, N. Pittsburg Ave. Food provided.