something I think I’d like to know, #166

I got a letter from PG&E that they’d give me $50 if they could install a Big Brother er, SmartAC module on my air conditioner. This would allow them to remotely reduce the unit’s energy usage during peak times. Swell, get some money for saving energy (yeah I know that’s a gross oversimplification, but I digress). The first question on the form you’re supposed to fill out is how many AC units you have. Zero is not an option. Why don’t I get some money for not having AC at all?