The clean energy transition is underway, providing valuable insights for governments introducing clean energy policies. However, not all policies are equal, and some communities are excluded from the benefits of the energy transition without policies that explicitly involve them. These excluded people are members of environmental justice communities, people from low-income communities, and others who have been historically discriminated against. We propose a “clean energy equity toolkit” to promote an equitable transition for U.S. state governments presented to the leadership of the National Governors Association, where state governments share best practices. This toolkit identifies policies that help more people reap lower electricity costs, gain access to clean energy jobs, and realize other benefits like improved air quality. We recommend three policies: (1) establish a Clean Energy Equity Office, (2) develop a Clean Energy Career Advancement Program, and (3) implement a minimum resource investment requirement for clean energy projects benefiting disadvantaged communities. Though this toolkit is directed to U.S. state governments, the policies can be adapted by other interested parties and states, domestic and international.