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ThinkEco Offers Modlet To Consumers

New York — ThinkEco will make
its flagship product, the modlet, a “smart” energy-use regulator that plugs
into a standard electrical outlet, available to consumers next week.

The modlet, or “modern outlet,”
monitors power draw in real time, second by second, and automatically cuts
power to plugged-in electronics based on personalized schedules, so consumers
can start paying for only the electricity they need.

Through Zigbee-based web
software, consumers can adjust schedules through a simple slider interface to
control electricity use and track cost savings. The same software can be used
to control electronic devices wirelessly, from any web browser or
Internet-connected mobile device.

The modlet starter kit includes a
two-socket modlet, a USB receiver and free software download for $49.99.
Additional modlets can be purchased for $44.95 to create an energy-saving
network of connected electronic devices.

ThinkEco said the modlet is
designed for simple self-installation. Once the software is installed it guides
the user through a step-by-step setup script. Any electronic device that is
then plugged into the modlet is smart-control enabled.

The modlet’s software is driven
by an intelligent engine that recommends ways for users to reduce their energy
use and waste after monitoring their devices over a two-week baseline period.
Users can convert these recommendations into actual savings with one-click
scheduling. Users can alternately manually set the modlet’s schedule down to
the minute, based on their own use schedule. The software continually
recognizes usage patterns over time and suggests fine-tunings to save more
power.

The modlet software also comes
with schedule templates for common applications, such as a “federal holiday
plan” that lets users schedule their devices differently on holidays. Each
modlet also has a one-touch manual schedule override button.

The software also includes a
savings tracker and downloadable data capability for more in-depth energy use
analysis.

A social networking interface
allows a user to opt in to share power usage and savings with the modlet
community of users, set up competitions, and share information and tips on
specific model devices.

ThinkEco’s modlet will be
available on

the company’s website

http://www.themodlet.com/

,
BestBuy.com and at the new

Best Buy Home Energy
retail concept

debuting at three Best Buy stores located in Houston,
Chicago and San Carlos, Calif.

The modlet has been available to
enterprises and small businesses

since
early 2010

.

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