Zerofootprint Ushers in New Era of Energy
Monitoring and Control With TalkingPlug
Innovative Device Automatically Tracks and Reports on Energy
Use and Carbon Output of Appliances and Machines in Use
TORONTO, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to sharply increasing market demand for tools that make
carbon measurement both easier and more meaningful, Zerofootprint today announced the TalkingPlug(TM),
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(TM) interface visually displays the data using graphical meters and shows trends
and reports on how energy use compares to that of others. VELO(TM) 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 forprofit and charitable domains through two entities, Zerofootprint Software and Zerofootprint Foundation using
shared technology.
http://www.zerofootprint.net.
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.
TalkingPlug is a trademark owned by TalkingPlug Inc. and is used under license. Zerofootprint, VELO, and
VELOpulse are trademarks owned by Zerofootprint Software Inc. All rights reserved.
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