In theory, the system should be self-regulating. If all Canadians watched all the question periods, they would eventually get frustrated with the BS answers and vote the bastard out.....but we don't. It's awful.
Maybe this clears things up for you?
https://www.denverpost.com/2022/09/01/xcel-energy-rewards-customers-thermostats/amp/
Here’s the important excerpt:
On Tuesday, as temperatures rose into the lower 90s in the metro area, Xcel took complete control and locked thermostats because of an...
Did you read before posting? Lol
I am guessing that the “optional, we take control of zee house” program is what you get by default, and only be reading the fine print can you find the “opt out” setting. People quickly sign up not fully aware of all the consequences - happens all the time bud.
It’s weird seeing all the BRP stuff stripped off the building. Got a few boats kicking around and peddling a line of electric bicycles by the looks of it.