Cathy Rust, BECgreen.ca
November 14, 2011
Zerofootprint provides the software for this genius device called the TalkingPlug.
Currently still in development, this plug could be groundbreaking in terms of what it could do for helping consumers and commercial activities reduce energy consumption. Any electricity consuming appliance plugged into the TalkingPlug can be monitored and controlled via a computer.
CottageCountry Now
May 05, 2010 - 8:28 AM
Energy consumption software a possibility for Waterloo
HUNTSVILLE — Electricity consumption at Huntsville’s greenest building could soon be monitored using state-of-the-art software.
The creator of a company called Zerofootprint, which uses software to wirelessly measure utility consumption, could be doing a demonstration at the University of Waterloo environmental facility, according to Huntsville mayor Claude Doughty.
Doughty says he hopes the technology could eventually be built into the facility.
Forbes
05.04.10, 06:00 AM EDT
Making Every Plug Talk
An electrifying vision for painlessly reducing energy consumption.
By: Ron Dembo
Sometimes relatively simple inventions can have a profound impact on the world. Think of the light bulb, or bar codes. Every now and then there’s a key invention that unlocks the potential of an evolving area, as the Internet browser opened the door to the extraordinary world of the Web. We have seen how the connectivity that the Internet and mobile phones bring can unleash a tidal wave of creative development.
Zerofootprint to Measure Real-Time Energy Usage in Lexus Hybrid Living Center at TED Conference
Zerofootprint to Highlight Best Practices in Measuring and Comparing Carbon Data to Drive Significant Environmental Change
TORONTO – Feb. 9, 2010 – Zerofootprint, leading developer of tools to measure and reduce the environmental footprint of individuals and organizations, today announced that it will provide real-time measurement of the energy use and showcase its TALKINGplug™ solution in the Lexus Hybrid Living Center’s Eco Village at the TED Conference Feb. 9-13 in Long Beach, California.
whatworks - buildingitgreen.com
December 30, 2009
TALKINGplug™ automatically tracks energy use of appliances and machines, by: whatworks
Ever wonder how much energy your microwave uses? Or your hair dryer? You can stop wondering, because now your electrical outlet can give you that information thanks to the TALKINGplug™.
Scientific American
December 16, 2009
SciAm’s 2009 Gadget Guide: 10 Tech Toys You Deserve after a Tough Year - This year will be remembered for the federal economic stimulus package, Wall Street bailouts, and just possibly a fun new gadget or two, By Larry Greenemeier
ZEROFOOTPRINT TALKINGplug™
Ever wonder how much energy your hair dryer or toaster oven uses? Well, wonder no more. Zerofootprint, Inc., a company that offers services and software for people and businesses who want to lower their carbon footprint, says it can provide the answers via its TALKINGplug™.
wattwatt - community for individuals interested in electrical energy efficiency
December 14, 2009
When plugs start to talk… and help save energy
by: Yvonne Flavin
The stuff of science fiction movies has become reality! Imagine if all electrical outlets had the ability to monitor and capture your home or office energy use, carbon output data, and could also “talk” to the Internet…
The firm Zerofootprint has just launched TALKINGplug™, an exciting new initiative which is already making headlines worldwide.
Read More at: http://www.wattwatt.com/
wattwatt - community for individuals interested in electrical energy efficiency
December 14, 2009
When plugs start to talk… and help save energy
by: Yvonne Flavin
The stuff of science fiction movies has become reality! Imagine if all electrical outlets had the ability to monitor and capture your home or office energy use, carbon output data, and could also “talk” to the Internet…
The firm Zerofootprint has just launched TALKINGplug™, an exciting new initiative which is already making headlines worldwide.
Read More at: http://www.wattwatt.com/
Treehugger, November 19, 2009
by Jacob Gordon
The CEO of Zerofootprint, Ron Dembo, is a man who has often written and been written about on TreeHugger. Now it looks like this outspoken man is ready to let the world’s power plugs start speaking for themselves. Zerofootprint, his energy and carbon management firm, has broken into the hardware world with TalkingPlugs, a system that includes devices that attach over existing electrical outlets, giving them special powers: namely the ability to wirelessly transmit their energy output and, inversely, to be remotely controlled and programmed. This opens to door to some very cool features.
