Multiplayer game for decision-making in energy communities

Energy communities are widely studied from various perspectives, especially in the context of geopolitical events of recent years, when humanity is faced with the need for urgent solutions to promote climate change and alleviate the crisis of energy resources. Although citizens' interest in the...

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Published in:International journal of sustainable energy planning and management 2023-07, Vol.38
Main Authors: Brakovska, Vita, Vanaga, Ruta, Bohvalovs, Girts, Fila, Leonora, Blumberga, Andra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apartment buildings
Climate change
Computer & video games
Decision making
Educational software
energy community
Energy consumption
Energy efficiency
Energy policy
Energy resources
Energy sources
Feedback
Optimization
Positive feedback
Renewable resources
serious game
social dilemma
Sustainable yield
User experience
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Summary:Energy communities are widely studied from various perspectives, especially in the context of geopolitical events of recent years, when humanity is faced with the need for urgent solutions to promote climate change and alleviate the crisis of energy resources. Although citizens' interest in the use of renewable resources has gradually grown, energy policy support measures for more active participation of society in the implementation of energy efficiency measures are still being implemented with variable success, especially through mutual agreement. Serious games are a rapidly growing tool for awareness and collaboration on a single platform for gamers seeking solutions to energy resource optimization issues. The paper focuses on energy community versus energy use practices, trends, and intervention strategies in multifamily residential blocks, using serious gaming and direct user online feedback. This study uses a multi-player simulation tool to enable the modelling of scenarios for energy efficiency measures for apartment building block residents and energy community target goals for decision-making decisions. User experience and game mechanics were tested on a pre-selected group. The results indicate positive feedback, including a practical application for both energy community and professionals, and provide valuable recommendations for further research and improvement of the tool.
ISSN:2246-2929
2246-2929
DOI:10.54337/ijsepm.7549