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11Voltage reduction — In a simple resistive circuit, a reduction in the voltage across the resistance will result in a reduction in the power dissipated by the circuit.Electric UtilitiesElectric utilities have discovered that this basic principle can save utility… …
12Harm reduction — is a philosophy of public health, intended to be a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices in society. The central idea of harm reduction is the recognition that some people always have and… …
13Induced demand — is the phenomenon that after supply increases, more of a good is consumed. This is entirely consistent with the economic theory of supply and demand; however, this idea has become important in the debate over the expansion of transportation… …
14Supply and demand — For other uses, see Supply and demand (disambiguation). The price P of a product is determined by a balance between production at each price (supply S) and the desires of those with purchasing power at each price (demand D). The diagram shows a… …
15Effective demand — In economics, effective demand in a market is the demand for a product or service which occurs when purchasers are constrained in a different market. It contrasts with notional demand, which is the demand that occurs when purchasers are not… …
16Chemical oxygen demand — In environmental chemistry, the chemical oxygen demand (COD) test is commonly used to indirectly measure the amount of organic compounds in water. Most applications of COD determine the amount of organic pollutants found in surface water (e.g.… …
17Actual peak reduction — The actual reduction in annual peak load (measured in kilowatts) achieved by customers that participate in a utility demand side management (DSM) program. It reflects the changes in the demand for electricity resulting from a utility DSM… …
18Immigration reduction — refers to movements that advocate a reduction in the amount of immigration allowed into their country. This can include a reduction in the numbers of legal immigrants, advocating stronger action be taken to prevent illegal entry and illegal… …
19Market reduction approach — In 1796, the London magistrate Patrick Colquhoun[1] observed that It rarely happens that thieves go upon the highway, or commit burglaries, until the money they have previously acquired is exhausted, and that ...without a safe and ready market he …
20Enlighten Harm Reduction — is an organisation based in Melbourne, Victoria, dedicated to informing drug users of what different chemicals are in their drugs by using various tests. Prior to receiving heavy amounts of legal and political attention, Enlighten were present at …
