Citizen Initiatives Key to Renewable Energy Transition

Economists Vincent Auffray and Romain Schweizer argue in a ‘Le Monde’ op-ed that a truly renewable energy transition requires support from citizen initiatives. They criticize a ‘vertical’ energy policy and advocate for greater community consultation to overcome local opposition to renewable energy installations. This highlights the need for a more participatory approach to France’s energy strategy.

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