HB427: Ohio’s Latest Assault on God-Given Property Rights

Ohio’s House Bill 427 promises to “modernize” the state’s energy regulations by empowering utility companies to remotely tweak your home’s thermostat, and even cycle your water heater, during so-called “high demand” periods. Framed as a voluntary program with incentives like small annual payments or per-event fees, this legislation opens the door to a future where Big Government and its corporate cronies decide how warm or cool you keep your castle.   Don’t be fooled by the “opt-in” label. What starts as a nudge today could become a shove tomorrow, especially as energy [...]