A U.S. company is planning to offer consumers a wireless device which will automatically turn off appliances when they're not in use. ThinkEco Inc. of New York said the "modlet" (or modern outlet) can save 10 per cent on an electricity bill, depending on the types of appliances and how much the modlets are used. "We’ve seen plenty of people who have been able to save more," the company said. The device, which looks like a wall socket, plugs into a regular socket and then consumers plug their appliances into the modlet. It monitors electricity use, then sends the consumer's computer a plan to turn off power to appliances which are not in use during certain hours.
This is a great idea for saving power as long as it is consumers that make the choice not the hydro company's dictating to us or taking control of our homes and businesses. A lot of devices use power when not in use just because there plugged in so I think this can be a big help and a successful business.
This is a great idea, I personally can't believe nobody's thought of this before! The fact that it can turn off everything plugged into it is fascinating. I'll have to purchase one of these devices myself as soon as possible!
ReplyDeleteI also think that this is an amazing idea. People always worry about accidentally leaving the stove or toaster on and causing a fire in their houses. This is a great idea and can't wait to see it in the future.
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