2009 Finalists
Instutite for Green Business Certification, Inc
The Institute for Green Business Certification, Inc (IGBC) is a third party accrediting organization serving the U.S. with 13 offices, Canada with 2 offices, South America, Asia and soon to be South Africa and the U.K.
We provide environmental management and sustainability consulting to businesses... more
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SafePlug Electrical Outlet
2D2C, Inc.
SafePlug receptacles prevent fires and shocks, reduce energy consumption, protect expensive electronics and appliances, and connect “dumb” appliances to a smart grid. These innovative products deliver 2-way data exchange between electrical outlets and appliances for measurement of electrical power and for control of appliances at a cost of only pennies to the appliance. The outlets are also designed to prevent electrical hazards including house fires, child shocks and electronics damage. SafePlug receptacles continuously monitor your electrical system, 24 hours a day, and disconnect electricity upon detection of a dangerous condition.
Each year approximately 70,000 severe, household, electrically-induced fires occur in the United States claiming more than one life every day. In addition to these tragic losses, these fires cause more than 2,400 injuries and destroy about $2 billion in residential property. The risk of electrical shock also poses a serious home hazard. Nearly one person every other day dies from electrocution and five more each day visit an emergency room due to home electrical shock injuries.
Facilitating communication between a Smart Grid electrical system and any appliance plugged into any outlet in the home or office makes SafePlug a key component in reducing energy consumption and decreasing carbon emissions. A step beyond standard home automation control is achieved by controlling the appliances not the outlet or switch providing greater control of the electrical use and overall control of appliances.
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Discussion
Harish KambleAugust 21st, 2009
Very good company and clients too.
Manoj BadiyeAugust 21st, 2009
An Ideal set up to work at.
Pam KollarAugust 21st, 2009
Good idea
Ramona Smith-ElAugust 21st, 2009
Very good product
Ramona Smith-ElAugust 21st, 2009
I love this product.
Pushpshil KawadeAugust 24th, 2009
Professional organization which help us to improve and explore skills. Co-operative management, excellent working atmosphere. Company has bright future.
Connie McCorkleAugust 26th, 2009
Every home should have this product.
agenta JoySeptember 2nd, 2009
Working is excellent ! so keep it up.....................
Alice WonderlandSeptember 2nd, 2009
It is the time wen world should know about this .
Anne BowenSeptember 9th, 2009
Sounds like a great idea to me!
DaveSeptember 10th, 2009
These are the simple things that will move the world...less fires = less tramatic deaths = a better planet. A safety standard waiting to happen. Good luck.
George NelsonSeptember 10th, 2009
This is the invention that will save billions of dollars in property damages and thousands of lives. The best by far.
EBGSeptember 10th, 2009
This should be a must for all future electrical installations.
Dianne CasoSeptember 10th, 2009
Innovative life and property saving devices...every structure that has electrical outlets should use them.
Larry CasoSeptember 10th, 2009
I have lost friends to a house fire started by an electrical short. This is the best solution I have heard of.
Jim RyersonSeptember 10th, 2009
Very exciting innovation.
Charlotte HughesSeptember 10th, 2009
Outstanding product designed to save lives and money. What a combination.
Geoff BellewSeptember 11th, 2009
A truly incredible invention every home should have them installed!
Geoff BellewSeptember 11th, 2009
Can't say enough about the product. Let's eliminate uneccessary deaths. NOW!
Geoff BellewSeptember 11th, 2009
Particularly valuable in the children's bedroom. Great product, great benefit.
Geoff BellewSeptember 11th, 2009
It really shouldn't take this long to get a product invention like this to the retail stores and builders plans!
Lives can be saved!
Geoff BellewSeptember 11th, 2009
Best of luck at the Chicago show but don't stop there. Push for its use in all new and old homes as fast as possible. Lives are to precious to let die without a need, particularly in a home fire setting!
Woody ClumSeptember 11th, 2009
Powerful stuff here - the wave of the future.
tom butlerSeptember 12th, 2009
What could be more important than saving lives. This is a great and very important product.
Thomas L. SmithSeptember 14th, 2009
This electrical infrastructure technology should be part of both residential and commercial building codes. It is a facilitator of a safer and smarter grid.
Bev SevedgeSeptember 14th, 2009
As an insurance underwriter, any technology that will help reduce the frequency and severity of electrical fires or injury is significant! The modernization of this basic household device can make a huge impact on individual lives.
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