Energy Fun and Games

Seems like energy companies are jumping on the bandwagon of teaching through fun and interactive games. I'm compiling a list. Here's what I've found so far:

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1.) Duke Energy's 2050 Energy Challenge

Sort of an extremely basic city-building game that focuses just on the energy demands. Aesthetically like SimCity, but much less control. Still, it has lots of options, which makes it fun.

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2.) NARUC's MegaModel game

A capacity-planning game for utilities brought to you by the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. They only roll it out for events, but here's a video that gives you the gist. Pretty entertaining if you're into utility modeling, but bare bones visually.

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3.) Statnett's Balance and Ohm

They're free apps you have to download in the Google Play store, but totally worth the effort. The tone and visuals are pretty chill and funky, and I dig the music. Balance is an actual game, and the levels can get pretty challenging. Ohm, more of a science lab but equally rewarding.

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4.) Bloomberg's American Mall

Nothing to do with energy per se, but a very interesting examination of declining infrastructure. Plus, I just like playing it, and the soundtrack is absolute fire.