Yes, I definitely think it’s useful to draw a distinction between reducing demand for the product or service vs making the product or service more efficient.
I’ve seen some interventions to reduce waste—I’m not sure which category you’d put that in. I think providing free smart meters is a nudge in this category. https://www.smartenergygb.org/en/about-smart-meters
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Yes, I definitely think it’s useful to draw a distinction between reducing demand for the product or service vs making the product or service more efficient.
I’ve seen some interventions to reduce waste—I’m not sure which category you’d put that in. I think providing free smart meters is a nudge in this category. https://www.smartenergygb.org/en/about-smart-meters