{"id":208013,"date":"2025-09-15T14:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/?p=208013"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:53:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T14:53:11","slug":"new-legislation-allows-electric-companies-in-usa-to-control-the-smart-thermostat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/en\/new-legislation-allows-electric-companies-in-usa-to-control-the-smart-thermostat\/","title":{"rendered":"New legislation allows electric companies in USA to control the smart thermostat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the hottest day of the year, the kind where the air feels thick enough to chew, and your home is your last refuge from the scorching sun. You reach for the thermostat, desperate for relief \u2013 only to find it locked. A cold, digital message glares back at you: \u201c<em>Energy Emergency. Adjustments Not Allowed<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-208014\" src=\"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-48-e1757947954974-300x173.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-48-e1757947954974-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yogaesoteric.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1-48-e1757947954974.jpg 587w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This occurred recently in Colorado, Texas, and \u2013 if Ohio\u2019s latest bill passes \u2013 soon in other USA states and in the rest of the world too. The question isn\u2019t if utility companies will seize control of your home\u2019s climate, but when. And once they do, what\u2019s next? Your fridge? Your lights? Your ability to cook dinner? Welcome to the brave new world of energy rationing, where corporate and government collusion doesn\u2019t just spy on you \u2013 it dictates how you live, all under the guise of \u201c<em>saving the grid<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The practicality of this boils down to governments needing to prioritize AI energy consumption needs for \u201c<em>national security<\/em>\u201d reasons. Future governments could force you to ration electricity because of \u201c<em>climate change<\/em>.\u201d In the end, this isn\u2019t about reliability or affordability. It\u2019s about control. The same elites pushing the Great Reset, digital IDs, and central bank currencies are now testing how far they can stretch their fingers into your home. And if history is any indicator, what starts as \u201cvoluntary\u201d today becomes mandatory tomorrow \u2013 with penalties for those who resist. The energy crisis is a <a href=\"https:\/\/100percentfedup.com\/new-bill-will-allow-electric-companies-control-thermostats\/\">manufactured one<\/a>, a trojan horse for a future where your comfort, your choices, and even your survival are held hostage by unelected bureaucrats and their corporate overlords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The \u201cvoluntary\u201d trap: How they\u2019ll trick you into surrendering control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ohio Rep. Roy Klopfenstein, a Republican, is selling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxbusiness.com\/politics\/colorado-utility-company-locks-22000-thermostats-in-90-degree-weather-due-energy-emergency\"><em>House Bill 427 <\/em>as a win-win<\/a>: Customers get cash incentives, and the grid stays stable. Sounds reasonable, right? Wrong. This is exactly how freedom dies \u2013 not with a bang, but with a rebate check and a terms-of-service agreement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s break down the deception:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c<em>You can opt out!<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Sure, for now. But in Colorado, customers who thought they could override their thermostats during the \u201c<em>energy emergency<\/em>\u201d found themselves locked out entirely. Xcel Energy\u2019s Emmett Romine admitted this was the first time in six years the override function was disabled. So much for \u201c<em>voluntary<\/em>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<em>It\u2019s just for peak demand!<\/em>\u201d \u2013 Peak demand today, permanent control tomorrow. California\u2019s rolling blackouts started as \u201c<em>emergency measures<\/em>.\u201d Now they\u2019re a way of life. Once the infrastructure is in place, the rules will tighten.<\/li>\n<li>\u201c<em>You\u2019ll save money!<\/em>\u201d \u2013 A one-time $100 credit is a pittance compared to the long-term cost of surrendering autonomy. What occurs when the incentives dry up, but the control remains? Ask the Germans how their \u201c<em>green energy transition<\/em>\u201d worked out \u2013 skyrocketing bills and rationed heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This isn\u2019t about saving you money. It\u2019s about conditioning compliance. The elites know that if they can normalize remote control of your thermostat, they can normalize remote control of everything else. Your car. Your fridge. Your lights. Your ability to live comfortably in your own home.<\/p>\n<p>And make no mistake: This is a test. Ohio isn\u2019t an outlier \u2013 it\u2019s a proving ground. Texas has had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohio.news\/stories\/republican-bill-allows-utility-companies-to-limit-customers-energy-usage\/\">similar programs<\/a> for years. California\u2019s utilities already shut off power to millions during \u201c<em>high-risk<\/em>\u201d weather. The pattern is clear: First they ask. Then they demand. Then they enforce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The endgame: When \u201cenergy emergencies\u201d become permanent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now fast-forward five years. The grid is fully \u201cmodernized\u201d \u2013 meaning every appliance in your home is connected, monitored, and controllable by your utility company. A heat wave hits. The government declares an \u201c<em>energy state of emergency<\/em>.\u201d Suddenly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your thermostat is locked at 85 F (29 C).<\/li>\n<li>Your EV won\u2019t charge because the grid needs to \u201c<em>prioritize critical infrastructure<\/em>.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Your fridge cycles on and off to \u201c<em>reduce load<\/em>,\u201d spoiling your food.<\/li>\n<li>Your water heater is disabled, leaving you with cold showers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You call to complain. The customer service rep reads from a script: \u201c<em>This is for the greater good. The climate crisis requires shared sacrifice<\/em>.\u201d Or, \u201c<em>For national security reasons, energy must be rationed to prioritize AI energy needs<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sound far-fetched? It\u2019s already occurring in Europe. In 2022, UK households were told to avoid using ovens during peak hours. Germany\u2019s industry is collapsing because factories can\u2019t get reliable power. And in the U.S., Texas and California are the canaries in the coal mine \u2013 where \u201cvoluntary\u201d blackouts have become mandatory survival tests.<\/p>\n<p>The worst part? You\u2019ll be blamed for it. When the grid fails, they\u2019ll call you selfish for wanting AC. They\u2019ll shame you for daring to live comfortably. And if you resist? They\u2019ll cut you off entirely.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>yogaesoteric<br \/>\nSeptember 15, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s the hottest day of the year, the kind where the air feels thick enough to chew, and your home is your last refuge from the scorching sun. You reach for the thermostat, desperate for relief \u2013 only to find it locked. A cold, digital message glares back at you: \u201cEnergy Emergency. 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