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It's happening: Denver residents lose control of thermostats to fight energy crisis
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[Hot Air] People attempting to lower the temperature setting on newer heating and cooling systems received a very "Big Brother" style message on their digital displays. It read (in part), "Temperature locked temporarily due to energy emergency. Due to a rare energy emergency that may affect the local energy grid, your temperature slider has been changed... since 4:00 pm." The message went on to explain that the override was a result of the user’s participation in the "Colorado AC Rewards Program."
Posted by: Besoeker 2022-09-02
http://www.rantburg.com/poparticle.php?ID=642993