The economic benefits of renewable energy and how to share them

Nov 14, 2025

Renewable energy can power economies and empower communities, but these benefits need to be shared fairly. This report highlights the economic benefits of renewables and shows how community funds, co-ownership and inclusive consultation can transform the clean energy transition into a just transition.

Authors: Sam Fankhauser, Lorenzo Agnelli, Maeve Collins Tobin, Fatima Khushnud, Hannah Luscombe, Jessica Omukuti, Emilien Ravigné, Sugandha Srivastav and Mathias Weidinger.

Publication details
Theme(s)
Net zero & sustainable development
Type(s)
Report
Author(s)
Fankhauser, Sam Khushnud, Fatima Omukuti, Jessica Srivastav, Sugandha Weidinger, Matthias
Year(s)
2025
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment

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