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Heatwave Heroes: Smart Thermostats Save the Grid
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 106
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Summary
Colorado Springs hit a blistering 98 degrees on Wednesday, breaking a June heat record—but the real win? Nearly 13,000 smart thermostats jumped into action, letting utilities tweak temps by up to 4 degrees during peak hours. In return, participants got $50 upfront and $25 yearly credits. Over 4,000 devices actually complied, shaving off 10 megawatts of demand. While the all-time hourly power record still stands, this coordinated effort proves small sacrifices can keep the grid steady—especially when the heat’s relentless. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0e35e7e1bd1e007d