Rowing, steering or anchoring? Public values for geothermal energy governance

Energy transitions require a rethinking of the role public authorities to integrate views and concerns. Through case study in Geneva, Switzerland, this article examines how sees authority transformation local energy system by developing canton-wide geothermal program. We use values perspective, identifying linked roles responsibilities state. Analyzing allows understanding perceives state actions consequently may adequately respond accommodate these expectations doing so, anchor policies values. begin exploring concepts value posing contextual background. The then presents most salient based on focus group data. For residents important function relation is inform raise awareness. Other functions are providing financial support regulating. Acknowledging importance communication its associated set effectively roll out, plan or transition projects.