Analysis of factors affecting a shift in a local energy system towards 100% renewable energy community

We explore what factors play a critical role in a shift of a local energy system towards 100% renewable energy community by examining the case using a framework that highlights the role of key state and non state actors (investors, local officials, citizens and policy entrepreneurs) and the role of governance mode (horizontal “self steering”, partnership, participation, inclusiveness of energy decision-making, co-ownership of the process) for the actual outcome. The framework is based on recent transition literature that has focused on the dynamics of change. The case study provides the evidence of the important role of participation of local community in the open decision making process from the onset, their partnership in the local energy system solutions, sense of ownership, as well as the role of mayor as a policy entrepreneur.