# Energy-Conserving Outlets The ThinkEco Modlet Saves Power in the Home By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkeco-modlet References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/ces_2011_thinkecos_modlet_18281.asp) & [thinkecoinc](http://www.thinkecoinc.com/index.aspx) Start conserving energy with the ‘ThinkEco Modlet,’ guaranteed to lower your energy usage on a daily basis. The ThinkEco Modlet may appear simple in design, but it may very well be the future of [eco technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-home-energy). With power continually being drawn from [plugged-in appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-switch1), the Modlet will actually conserve energy and not waste it. This useful gadget schedules the outlet to [monitor and manage power consumption](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattspan) when something isn’t being used. The ThinkEco Modlet is a great concept that will save everyone from expensive electric bills. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Energy Conservation:** The ThinkEco Modlet demonstrates the trend of energy conservation by scheduling outlets to monitor and manage power consumption when appliances are not in use. - **Smart Home Technology:** The ThinkEco Modlet represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smart home technology industry by providing a simple yet effective solution for reducing energy usage. - **Sustainable Living:** The ThinkEco Modlet aligns with the trend of sustainable living by actively working to reduce energy waste and decrease electricity bills for users. ### Where This Applies - **Energy Management:** The ThinkEco Modlet offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the energy management industry by providing a cost-effective and user-friendly solution for energy conservation. - **Appliance Manufacturing:** The ThinkEco Modlet presents a potential disruptive innovation in the appliance manufacturing industry, as it encourages the development of energy-efficient devices that can be easily controlled and monitored. - **Home Automation:** The ThinkEco Modlet exemplifies a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home automation industry by integrating energy-saving features into existing power outlets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energy-Monitoring Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet.md) - [Smart Home Energy Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homey-energy-dongle.md) - [Energy-Saving Smart Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-outlet-h2.md) - [Smart Home Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-energy-outlet-1.md) - [Real-Time Power-Tracking Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelly-plug-gen4.md) - [Dedicated Home Energy Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-manager.md) - [Modular Power Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-power-strip-1.md) - [Next-Generation Home Energy Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-energy-monitors.md) - [Modular Power Strip Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nodes.md)