Controlling Energy Systems!

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Complete Episode 4: "Controlling Energy Systems" of Gamescape.

Imagine that you are preparing a 350- to 700-word letter  for a time capsule for your great-great grandchildren, which explains the long-term energy sustainability plan that you developed in Episode 4 of Gamescape.

APA format!

Include the following points: 

  • Briefly describe the nation's current energy situation today (as this would also impact the decisions you made for Sparksville), reliance on oil, and renewable energy sources available. Discuss some challenges that our nation faces with managing our energy resources and how these challenges have affected you personally. 
  • Describe the sustainability plan you developed in Episode 4 of Gamescape. Remember we are building on our previous 3 weeks decisions and adding to them. You must include ALL categories of choices thes include Game 3 selections as well: Energy Management - what did you select? Land use - what did you select?  Energy - what FF and alternative energy did you select? Economy of Sparksville- how did your decisions impact environmental health, carbon-footprint, power supply? Identify two strengths and two weaknesses SPECIFIC TO  this plan. How can you address these weaknesses? 
  • Present 3 ways in which you hope our nation will educate people on renewable resources and wisely managing our fossil fuel supply. 
  • Close with one key message that you want your great-great grandchildren to understand about how our current society has managed energy sources and their environmental effects. 
3 Questions that go with this but it is separate from the paper. These questions are opinion based only!! the answers are required to be at least 100 words!
1. Explain how your choices for the supply of energy (renewable/non-renewable) affected the citizens of sparksville. Highlight what you would change
 2. What did you find to the most effective blend of policies for conservation and land use planning to reduce the demand for energy? Which is more effective?
Economic situation.docx  Attached here is the economic situations for sparksville and the transcript of the video since I am unable to upload the video for you. 



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Economic situation! In the last seven years, Sparksville has grown to a population of 70,000. You have been an effective mayor and are planning to run for re-election. However, a disturbing viral video recently surfaced on the Internet, raising serious questions about the city’s aging infrastructure and energy plans that could damage your re-election bid. This is the video transcript to give you an idea what it is about. Narrator Paul Walker: In the last seven years, Sparksville has grown to a population of 70,000. You have been an effective mayor and are planning to run for re-election. Narrator Paul Walker: However, a disturbing viral video recently surfaced on the Internet, raising serious questions about the city’s aging infrastructure and energy plans that could damage your reelection bid. Larry: Not so long ago, Sparksville prided itself on being a healthy environmental home for its residents and the other species sharing this biome. Larry: But, is that still true? Look around at what’s happening: a battery chemical spill at the hybrid plant, Larry: rolling brown outs because our power grid can’t meet our needs, an ancient hydro power dam that’s costing more to maintain than to tear down, increasing air pollution because of our commuter culture and the reliance on fossil fuels… Larry: The list goes on and on. What is our community doing to reduce our reliance on non-renewable polluting energy sources? Larry: The sustainability of our future demands we start doing something about renewable energy! Larry: My blog “Eco-Watch Now!” has asked lots of these questions but we’re getting no answers from our elected leaders! Larry: Join us now to keep asking these questions until we get the answers we deserve! Kendra: See what I mean? Talk about biased! If you ask me, this guy’s just trying to get some notoriety. Colin: Yeah, well he’s getting a lot of hits on the internet. Could be a threat to your re-election bid. What are we going to do about this? Student: Kendra, you’ve been exploring renewable energy sources. What can you tell us? Kendra: Solar and wind are the primary options, at least for this region. They’re clean and renewable, but costly. But, who knows about public acceptance? Student: Colin, your staffers have been looking at non-renewable energy sources. What have you got? Colin: Oil, natural gas, and coal. We could also buy electricity from the neighboring state, but that’s generated by nuclear power. Colin: All of these sources are sufficient and relatively affordable, but they’re dirty in terms of pollution. Student: In light of this video, it looks like we should explore renewable sources in greater depth. Let’s get a meeting scheduled with that blogger. Larry: Wow, you actually showed up. We don’t see many politicians in environmental labs. What can I do for you, Mayor? Student: Dr. Odin, your video was biased and overblown, but I wanted to reach out and get your views on the energy issue in person. Larry: Well I’d have to disagree, but we don’t see many politicians here in the environmental lab so I’ll cut you some slack. Call me Larry. Student: Ok Larry. Help me understand the complicated balance between non-renewable and renewable energy sources. Larry: Yes, it is complicated, but this university is full of smart people trying to solve problems, right? With the right resources and technology, imagine what we could do! Larry: For example… take a look at this computer model I created to analyze both energy usage and sources. It plays like a game but it could be used to solve real-world problems! Kendra: So, the famous Larry Odin, the gentleman who made that “interesting” video. Larry: OK, the video was a little over-the top but at least it got your attention right? Colin: I’m sure there’s a good reason you’re here at our meeting today. Which is? Student: I met with Larry at the University, and he showed me his computer model that analyzes energy uses and sources. He’s here to discuss the results of my run-through with the model. Larry: It was a great performance! I’d say it could lead to “Secretary of Energy” on a business card some day! I’m feeling encouraged to say the least. Kendra: That’s fine for now, but did you consider the future growth of Sparksville? Larry: Of course I did! That’s what a model is for. But I didn’t build that into this prototype. I just set the parameters for the next 5 years to see if the model would work. Student: Colin and Kendra, what recommendations do you have for the next 25 or 50 years? Kendra: Oh that’s just great! The third time this month! Student: Call maintenance – see what’s happening. Colin: Don’t bother. The power is off all around us. I can see all the traffic lights are out. As far as longterm solutions, we haven’t come up with any recommendations. Colin: But we have been working up a list of possibilities for more research…like conservation and zoning. Larry: Yes, that certainly does sound like our government hard at work… Colin: We need to share our ideas! Communication will be essential to make any real progress on this issue. Larry: Yes, that’s for sure. Let me set up a wiki for all of us to collaborate on possible solutions. You might be surprised what we discover.
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