Post by Pete on Oct 1, 2024 11:07:30 GMT
It is the middle of a summer heat wave and suddenly your air conditioning turns off. No, this is not a blackout or a brownout. This is the new government plan.
State utilities are bribing consumers with discounts on skyrocket energy rates and ‘free’ smart thermostats like Google Nest to induce them to turn over control of their thermostats.
Once they give up control, they may be allowed only limited manual overrides a month to be able to turn on the heat or air in even the most miserable weather.
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State utilities are bribing consumers with discounts on skyrocket energy rates and ‘free’ smart thermostats like Google Nest to induce them to turn over control of their thermostats.
Once they give up control, they may be allowed only limited manual overrides a month to be able to turn on the heat or air in even the most miserable weather.
Article Here