alt Hacker NewsWe can also time shift many of the things we do. Does your fridge need to run between 3-5pm in the heat of summer? or can it make sure its a little cooler to avoid running then? (trivial example, probably not a good one)
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jonatron • today at 5:35 PM
Demand response for things like hotel air conditioning is a thing: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-23343211
I'm sure there are better examples, but your fridge idea doesn't work. Fridges already operate on the edge of freezing, so if you make it a little cooler you will ruin all your food. Also 3-5pm is peak hangry time.