Table 3 The roles attributed by the centralized and the decentralized narrative
| Â | 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power grid Intermittent power production cannot replace controlled power production Increasing electrification | Outdated electricity system Climate change creates new conditions and requires improved systems Increasing electrification |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 |