Energy Lockdowns Have Arrived: During Colorado heatwave, thousands locked out of control over their

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Energy Lockdowns Have Arrived: During Colorado heatwave, thousands locked out of control over their home thermostat during ‘energy emergency’

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The Denver Channel: Temperatures climbed into the 90s Tuesday, which is why Tony Talarico tried to crank up the air conditioning in his partner's Arvada home. "I mean, it was 90 out, and it was right during the peak period," Talarico said. "It was hot." That's when he saw a message on the thermostat stating the temperature was locked due to an "energy emergency."  "Normally, when we see a message like that, we're able to override it," Talarico said. "In this case, we weren't. So, our thermostat was locked in at 78 or 79."
Xcel confirmed to Contact Denver7 that 22,000 customers who had signed up for the Colorado AC Rewards program were locked out of their smart thermostats for hours on Tuesday. "It's a voluntary program. Let's remember that this is something that customers choose to be a part of based on the incentives," said Emmett Romine, vice president of customer solutions and innovation at Xcel. ...

But Talarico said he had no idea that he could be locked out of the thermostat. While he has solar panels and a smart thermostat to save energy, he says he did not sign up to have this much control taken away. "To me, an emergency means there is, you know, life, limb, or, you know, some other danger out there — some, you know, massive wildfires," Talarico said. "Even if it's a once-in-a-blue-moon situation, it just doesn't sit right with us to not be able to control our own thermostat in our house."

Flashback 2008: NYT: California Seeks Home Thermostat Control

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[GtHawk]

If people don't read what they sign up for it's their own fault and really shouldn't complain. This is especially sweet if those losing control are Gaia worshippers.

[Sighlass]

I just cut next years wood supply, I don't want the government controlling whether I freeze to death. If the greenies complain, I got the latest batch of wood from the neighbors cutting a few Hickory trees down (and not wanting to haul them to the dump). I actually recycle wood that otherwise would be lost.

[Smokin Joe]

I just cut next years wood supply, I don't want the government controlling whether I freeze to death. If the greenies complain, I got the latest batch of wood from the neighbors cutting a few Hickory trees down (and not wanting to haul them to the dump). I actually recycle wood that otherwise would be lost.

Similarly, I scrounge logs from those who cut down trees. Anything the size of my wrist is fair game. Time to rent a splitter and get the pile ready for winter.

[Kamaji]

If people don't read what they sign up for it's their own fault and really shouldn't complain. This is especially sweet if those losing control are Gaia worshippers.