Colorado woman says utility company locked thermostat during 100-degree heat

Colorado woman says utility company locked thermostat during 100-degree heat

A Colorado woman says her utility company locked her thermostat during 100-degree heat, preventing her from lowering the temperature in her home even as she tried to make it more comfortable for her child. The episode is drawing backlash over how an energy-saving program meant to reduce strain on the grid can leave customers with less control than they may expect when extreme heat hits. Here's what to know According to the New York Post, citing …