…well…confusing. Also too cold (last winter) or too hot (now).
Smart thermostats cranked up remotely by Texas energy firms, as consumers swelter in heat wave
To a New Englander like myself this was the confusing part—how can turning thermostats up save energy—until I realized…duh…it's air conditioning they're talking about.
Spoiler alert right here: This will not end well.
It might a good thing…I get it now…turning your thermostat up to cut what you're using for air conditioning. But it's a bad thing when the power company (or the government or Russian hackers) do it for you. (And what is the difference here between the power company and Russian hackers anyway?)
This illustrates a flaw in the whole concept of internet-connected "smart" devices. What if somebody decided you've been drinking too much caffeine and turned your "smart" coffee maker off? Disaster, right? Mayhem. Revolution. (You've heard of the tea party? The coffee party would be worse.)
Or decided you've used enough gasoline for the day and turned you "smart" car off?
Let's not be dumb about the smart.
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