Yep...what you said...I had a friend who grew up in Poland in the 50s...the Govt turned the heat ON at a certain time of year and OFF at a certain time of year...regardless of the weather. (I think she lived in some kind of apartments).
Yep they would love to do it here. We are going to be retiring to the mountain retreat soon. Wood stove and battery bank backup. We think the grid will be hacked down at some point but we also fear govt regulation.