> Now our refrigerators are going to be linked to some smart grid that will let utilities shape our electricity demand. This is already happening[1] in Ontario

> Now our refrigerators are going to be linked to some smart grid that will let utilities shape our electricity demand. This is already happening[1] in Ontario: homes are encouraged to have smart meters manage your central air/central heating. You may adjust the internal temperature to your liking, however there is no guarantee that it will truthfully report the temperature. I've personally experienced such deception where I would adjust the settings and the internal temperature would move to the new target without any air-con/heating being activated. It's quite frustrating because then I would further fiddle with the temperature, and then it would be too hot/too cold. [1] http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/smart-meters-and-tou-prices/ http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/en/smart-meters-and-tou-prices/