LAKEWOOD, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) - A lawmaker in Ohio has proposed legislation that would allow utility companies to throttle your energy usage during periods of high demand, essentially giving control of customer thermostats.

State Rep. Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) introduced House Bill 427, which he says will modernize Ohio’s energy regulations and help homeowners and small businesses save money while improving electric grid reliability.

“This legislation is a crucial step in our state’s comprehensive plan to ensure all Ohioans have access to reliable, affordable, and readily available energy,” Klopfenstein said.

“Demand response programs have proven to be a vital tool for our large commercial users, and it’s important that similar programs are made available to residential and sm

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