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by ars 1020 days ago
It's not just possible, it's actually done in practice.

You pay a lower rate and allow the utilities to shut off your power during peak demand. Usually people will have two meters - a regular one at full price, and a lower priced one that's connected only to heat pumps.

It's marketed as "let us control your thermostat for lower electric rates".