Description

This framework was developed to advance sustainability by enhancing residential energy consumers’ engagement with energy applications. The framework comprises the areas of (1) a Goal; (2) Energy applications; (3) Requirements; and (4) Components. The Components sphere includes the constituent spheres of (1) the Technical system; (2) Game design elements; and (3) the Value proposition. Game design elements comprise the categories of (1) Information provision; (2) the Rewarding system; (3) the Social connection; (4) the User interface; and (5) Performance status.

Key source(s) for the framework

• AlSkaif, Tarek, Ioannis Lampropoulos, Machteld van den Broek, and Wilfried van Sark. “Gamification-Based Framework for Engagement of Residential Customers in Energy Applications.” Energy Research & Social Science 44 (2018): 187-195.