Thermostat Communism: Coming Soon from Profiteering Utilities and Control-Freak "Green" Loons
"...smart thermostats...unable to adjust their air-conditioning systems as local temperatures rose...well above 90°F..."
These homeowners got the crappy "Reward" combo that they signed up for. Hope that they enjoyed the company's surprise Dutch oven.
As for thermostat communism, just say no to "green" control freaks and profiteering power utilities that neglect to spend what is required for maintenance and capacity.