Positive energy district stakeholder perceptions and measures for energy vulnerability mitigation

• Stakeholders see great potential in PEDs for energy poverty reduction. Energy mitigation needs to be included from the onset. PED replication can synergistically address both decarbonization and mitigation. Increasing levels of makes more financially viable as tools. More consideration given social dimension decisions on new creation. 100 Positive Districts (PEDs) are created Europe by 2025, with a stated goal urban decarbonization. These highly efficient residential areas, powered entirely through renewables. creation is guided principles quality life, sustainability, inclusiveness (specifically focusing affordability prevention). Although there research into aspects PEDs, has been little focus guiding principles, their reduce vulnerability. Using vulnerability factors an justice framework, this article examines how topic perceived professional stakeholders. multiple countries were interviewed order determine what extent they approached inclusivity The contribution paper academic helping frame European smart city perceptions key This contributes identification evaluation innovations such which offer model inclusive transition. Furthermore, offers policymakers, informing policies synergistic aims