An Energy Savings Volunteer Program in Colorado has its customers locked out of their thermostats

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Revelation 16:9 “They were scorched by the fierce heat, and they cursed the name of God who had power over these plagues. They did not repent and give him glory.”

Important Takeaways:

  • ‘Energy Emergency’: Some Denver Customers Blocked from Using A/C – CA Tells Electric Car Owners Not to Charge Them
  • A power company in Denver, Colorado blocked thousands of customers from controlling their thermostats Tuesday after they volunteered to be part of an energy-saving program. The move came as temperatures outside soared, leaving many residents suffering in the heat. Needless to say, customers were hot literally and hot under the collar as they took to social media to complain
  • So, our thermostat was locked in at 78 or 79.
  • One customer tweeted that Americans should expect more energy emergencies as more electric cars go online, calling it, “A peek into the future of what will happen with electric cars.”
  • An Xcel spokesman confirmed to KMGH that 22,000 customers who had signed up for the Colorado A/C 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” Customers receive a $100 credit for enrolling in the program and $25 annually.

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