This project aims to build immersive, interactive experiences that visualize energy poverty across socio-economic, environmental, and geospatial dimensions, support energy literacy, and encourage participatory solutions, especially for marginalized communities.

Main research question: How can interactive media (especially serious games) enhance understanding and engagement with energy poverty, particularly in marginalized communities?

Funding:
Proposed UCSC–UABC project budget: $25,000 USD per institution per year (per the call’s maximum).