Innovative Device Automatically Tracks and Reports on Energy Use and Carbon Output of Appliances and Machines in Use
TORONTO – Nov. 18, 2009 – In response to sharply increasing market demand for tools that make carbon measurement both easier and more meaningful, Zerofootprint today announced the TALKINGplug™, a revolutionary technology that empowers organizations and individuals with the ability to make a difference in how they use energy without increased effort.
TALKINGplug™ is a small, easy to use apparatus that plugs into a regular electrical duplex receptacle outlet and enables two-way communication with the Internet. TALKINGplug™ was developed through a technology partnership with 2D2C, Inc. and together the companies have created an industry-first solution that identifies exactly how much electricity each individual appliance uses, and also allows users to remotely or automatically turn off appliances when not needed.
TALKINGplug™ works independently or in consort with existing monitoring technology. It does not require the presence of any other smart technology, and unlike existing Smart Meters and devices, implementing TALKINGplug™ does not require users to rewire circuits or upgrade appliances. Users simply insert the TALKINGplug™ into a standard outlet, provide a bit of information about the device to be monitored, and they are off and running.
“As we move towards a world in which every plug and every light switch talks to the Internet, and carbon monitoring comes as naturally as breathing, we are witnessing a major cultural shift,” said Dr. Ron Dembo, CEO and founder of Zerofootprint. TALKINGplug™ is taking environmental consciousness to a new level, by making it easy – through software intelligence and automation, and making it real – with benchmarking and comparisons. These are key factors in driving positive global change, and will advance the industry by leaps and bounds.”
Each TALKINGplug™ electrical outlet contains energy measurement instruments, on-off relays, appliance identification tags, and wireless networking technology. Every TALKINGplug™ outlet serves as a wireless communication node on a building energy network. These nodes continuously send appliance-specific energy consumption data to a local gateway for data collection and storage.
Zerofootprint’s VELOpulse™ interface visually displays the data using graphical meters and shows trends and reports on how energy use compares to that of others. VELO™ Web-based software can analyze, compare and display this energy consumption data. VELOpulse™ directly integrates with Zerofootprint’s VELO™ enterprise software that manages and reports on environmental footprint information.
Zerofootprint is currently working with utility companies, appliance manufacturers and technology resellers to bring the product to market globally and into the hands of consumers.
About Zerofootprint
Zerofootprint is a socially responsible enterprise whose mission is to apply technology, design and risk management to the massive reduction of our environmental footprint. Zerofootprint operates both in the for-profit and charitable domains through two entities, Zerofootprint Software and Zerofootprint Foundation using shared technology.
About 2D2C, Inc.
2D2C, Inc is a company dedicated to improving electrical safety and energy usage. Since 1999, 2D2C Inc developed the SafePlug line of electrical receptacles, the first receptacles to contain Electrical Fault Circuit Interrupters (EFCI) that protect against fires and shocks.
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VELO™, VELOmetrics™ and ZEROmeter™ are trade-marks owned by Zerofootprint Software Inc. and is used under license.
ZEROFOOTPRINT™ is a trademark owned by 0Footprint Inc. and is used under license.
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