It’s the hottest day of the year, the kind where the air feels thick enough to chew, and your home is your last refuge from the scorching sun. You reach for the thermostat, desperate for relief — only to find it locked. A cold, digital message glares back at you: “Energy Emergency. Adjustments Not Allowed.” This is happening right now in Colorado, Texas, and — if Ohio’s latest bill passes — soon in your state too. The question isn’t if utility companies will seize control of your home’s climate, but when. And once they do, what’s next? Your fridge? Your…

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