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Posted on 09/06/2025 4:25:30 AM PDT by Libloather
Ohio lawmakers are weighing a new energy program that would let utilities temporarily adjust household thermostats and water heaters — but only for customers who sign up.
House Bill 427, introduced this week in the General Assembly, would create an opt-in “demand response” program aimed at cutting strain on the state’s power grid during peak usage, such as summer heat waves or winter freezes.
Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland), the bill’s sponsor, said the plan extends a proven tool already used by the industry.
“Demand response programs have proven to be a vital tool for our large commercial users, and it’s important that similar programs are made available to residential and small commercial users,” he said in a statement.
Under the bill, households that enroll would give their utility permission to nudge thermostats up or down or briefly cycle water heaters off when electricity use is surging.
Customers would retain the right to override changes at any time.
To encourage participation, utilities could offer annual stipends or per-event cash credits. For many customers, that could mean money in their pockets simply for allowing utilities to make temporary, reversible adjustments.
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio would be charged with overseeing the programs to ensure they remain cost-effective and transparent.
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Dude, the same article was posted 9 mins earlier!
Took me 8 minutes to find that gif.
Ok, well THAT is a legitimate reason! Been there, done that.
I am standing down. As you were.
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