This is big brother in action.
1:00 - Thermostat will glow red when you're "using too much power"
1:55 - "...allows the Utilities to connect much more directly with our consumer and to manage the grid better". This means the power company will be monitoring and controlling your power usage.
The "Green Police" live.
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