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Clean Economy

  • Build an economy that addresses climate change and creates equitable opportunities for people. 

  • Support workers and businesses to adapt their skills to green business needs, through inclusive strategies to help ensure living-wage careers in green industries. 

  • Become a leader in clean economy innovation by equitably supporting the growth of green businesses within the county.  

Goal 1: Help resident and business owner applicants in Ramsey County leverage applicable funding

Goal 2: Support the development and growth of businesses leading the just transition to a clean economy in alignment with the Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan.

Goal 3: Support fair workforce transitions into the green economy

Cross-plan connections

Connections to Clean Transportation: Multi-modal transportation networks help underrecognized and vulnerable people reach training and job centers. 

Connections to climate smart natural lands: Career pathways into alternative land management and sustainable agriculture keep natural lands healthy.  

Connections to Thriving Communities: Support for underrecognized and vulnerable communities, such as housing stability, provides the foundation for a stable career. 

Connections to Clean energy and efficient buildings: Sustainable infrastructure development can create living wage careers and new business opportunities. 

Connections to Healthy Lives: Financial, job and housing security can contribute to improved mental and physical health.