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4A4PEDs

Availability, Accessibility, Affordability, Actionability For Positive Energy Districts

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Project
Category
Project
Call
DUT Call 2023
Duration
Project coordinator
Accademia Europea Di Bolzano 

European cities face growing pressure to ensure energy resilience amidst climate change, rising costs, and social inequality. Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) offer solutions, but development is hindered by fragmented planning, limited data, and low citizen engagement. There’s a clear need for Living Labs to test and co-create innovative energy approaches in real urban settings.

4A4PEDs brings together 15 partners across 5 countries to develop a PED framework grounded in the principles of availability, accessibility, affordability, and alliance. Through Living Labs in cities of Helsinki, Amstelveen, Verona, Battenberg (Eder) and Hatzfeld (Eder) we test smart energy systems, citizen-driven planning, and scalable models to boost local energy resilience.

The project delivers tools and guidelines for building inclusive and sustainable PEDs. Outcomes include stronger local capacity, improved energy access, and tested solutions for district-level planning. By linking data, communities, and governance, 4A4PEDs supports fair energy transition across diverse European contexts.

Participating countries

Czech Republic

Finland

Germany

Italy

The Netherlands

Funded project partners

Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy, Stichting Hogeschool Van Amsterdam, Vsb - Technical University of Ostrava

Other project partners

Alliander Nv, Comune Di Verona, Eeneman Oy, Espoon Kaupunki, Gemeente Amstelveen, Helsingin Kaupunki, Körperschaft Des Öffentlichen Rechts, Magistrat Der Stadt Battenberg (Eder), Platform of Trust Oy, Vantaan Kaupunki

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Contact

Daniele Vettorato
daniele.vettorato@eurac.edu

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