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Climate change, biodiversity loss, and the energy transition are major societal challenges that require societies becoming more sustainable. However, these changes may exacerbate inequalities, as different groups in society do not equally benefit from those developments. This article examines the role of futures in the Dutch energy transition, focusing on the differences between policymakers and citizens. Policymakers often present a positive, singular vision of the future, while many citizens have more pluralistic visions of the future and greater uncertainty. The content of these futures differs in terms of goals, strategies to achieve these goals, the expected distribution of burdens and benefits, and how responsibilities should be allocated. This leads to feelings of inequality, especially among vulnerable groups who find it harder to participate in sustainable innovations. The article emphasizes the importance of a broad societal debate about the future of the energy transition, in which the plurality and uncertainties of different groups are acknowledged.