Electric utility companies are looking to “smart grid” technology to help monitor and control power generation and usage.

Tom Kent, President and C.E.O. of the Nebraska Public Power District, says they don’t plan to use the technology to reach into customers thermostats….

Kent says there is value to them and their customers…..

Kent says consumers can use the technology to trim their power use and bills….

NPPD, like many other utilities, has initiated a plan to produce all their electricity carbon free by 2050.