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Reflecting on this, I think what you are suggesting is a really tough sell
It’s almost inevitable, it won’t be a matter of governments or scientists selling it as an idea to the population, it will just be fact. Resources are finite. Just two examples off the top of my head, this summer in France when there was no rain for months, nuclear power stations were having to ration supply when the fuel rods weren’t receiving enough water because of low water levels. People were learning to use electricity at certain times and to ration their use. Showers at certain times.

Similarly, I have an electric charging point in the outside of my house for my car. When I need a charge, I decide whether to get a fast charge which will cost me more but give me more power at 7kw, or do it at 1kw,or also to stick it on overnight when the demands at its lowest and its cheaper, for times when my need isn’t great.

I’m sure there are many other examples, not limited to electricity supply but use part of the same wider pattern. It’s not always about shivering in some cold post apocalyptic wasteland of Green austerity or some gammony cliche , but making conscious choices about what’s necessary and what isn’t.