To gather input from a number of stakeholders on this topic, COSATU, NALEDI and Project 90 by 2030 with the support of Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, hosted a discussion event in Johannesburg on 7th August 2018. The discussion topic was informed by presentations on a Just Energy Transition, the South African energy system, ownership within the national renewables programme and community ownership of energy. The event was attended by about 60 people from civil society, labour, local and national government, private industry and research institutions.