Table 3 The roles attributed by the centralized and the decentralized narrative
| Centralized narrative | Decentralized narrative | |
|---|---|---|
| Problem |
The decommissioning of nuclear power production Counterproductive taxation Neglected national power grid Intermittent power production cannot replace controlled power production Increasing electrification |
Outdated electricity system Climate change creates new conditions and requires improved systems Increasing electrification |
| Consequence |
Impeded growth (national and regional) Loss of job opportunities Increased electricity prices Blackouts Impaired sustainable transformation |
Unachieved climate goals Impaired sustainable transformation |
| Solution |
Halt the decommissioning of nuclear power production Build next-generation nuclear power plants Remove counterproductive taxation Improve national infrastructures and international connections |
Decentralization Flexible electricity system Smart grids Renewable energy production Local energy production Collaboration |
| Hero | The state | The society |
| Villain | The government | The government is held accountable for not accommodating collaborations accordingly, but emphasis is also on the individual responsibility of every stakeholder |
| Victim |
Businesses and industries Local energy companies Citizens | Future society |
| Supporters |
The government Umbrella business organizations The industry Media The Moderate Party |
Academia Energy consultants Umbrella energy organizations NGOs The Swedish Green Party |