LOS GATOS, Calif. – Current Werks, a leading innovator in green mobile power storage and charging devices, today introduced two industry-changing, energy-saving USB wall outlets: the Quattro and Duo. Current Werks will exhibit these innovations in booth #74010 in the Eureka Park TechZone for new products and services at the 2012 International CES Tradeshow, January 10-13 in Las Vegas.

The Quattro (patent pending) is the first product in the industry that replaces a standard electrical wall outlet with four powerful USB charging ports. The Quattro’s four USB ports deliver a combined output of 22Watts, making the Quattro the most powerful in-wall charging solution available anywhere. The Quattro also features an innovative (patent pending) tamper-resistant door that when closed completely eliminates standby power, also known as vampire power. The Quattro has the ability to replace four bulky USB AC adapters with one wall outlet.

The Duo (patent pending) features two powerful in-wall USB charging ports delivering 16Watts of output power from a standard 110V wall outlet. The Duo’s advanced power management design gives the consumer a total of four charging solutions, two USB charging ports and two standard US/CAN sockets from a single wall outlet. This makes the Duo the second most powerful in-wall charging solution available in the market today, surpassed only by the Quattro. The Duo supports 15Amp and 20Amp wall receptacles.

The Quattro and Duo USB Wall Outlets, with their energy-saving design, are ideal for both commercial and residential applications. They are powerful enough to provide the fastest charge available to even the most power-hungry portable devices, such as Apple’s iPad® and iPhone® as well as Android® smartphones and tablets. The Quattro and Duo outlets are designed to maximize charging power and wall outlet space available for charging, while eliminating unnecessary charging wall clutter.

“These products are the latest innovations in green tech charging,” said Patrick Manning, CEO, Current Werks. “The Quattro and Duo USB wall outlets represent the modern solution of charging portable devices for a society constantly on the go. These outlets provide the consumer with a clutter-free charging environment that saves money, while reducing demand on the electrical grid. Competitively priced, the Quattro and the Duo are the perfect solutions for sustainable building in both residential and commercial applications.”

Shipping January 2012, the Current Werks USB wall outlets are priced at $39.98 for the Quattro and $24.98 for the Duo. They are both available for preorders today at http://www.currentwerks.com, The Quattro and Duo will be available in white, light almond and ivory. The Duo can be ordered in regular or decorator style.

About Current Werks

Based in Los Gatos, Calif., Current Werks LLC (www.currentwerks.com) is dedicated to providing leading innovations in green power storage and charging devices for portable consumer electronics.

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Company Contact:

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408-827-1180
Patrick@currentwerks.com

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Coopersburg, PA – Saving energy is now easier than ever and can be done with style. Lighting control manufacturer cements, including working with all bulb types and ambient light detection, making it simpler than ever to make sensors a part of your home’s energy-saving strategy.

From the company that commercialized the use of dimmers in the home some 50 years ago comes another milestone– the introduction of proprietary sensing technology to ensure lights

stay on when a room is occupied, as well as ambient light detection that senses light in the room and only turns lights on when needed.

When used in the home, sensors can save up to 20%* lighting energy. Sensors are commonly used in kitchens, laundry rooms, kids’ rooms and garages.

The product offers numerous breakthroughs in this market, including:

For use with all bulb types and all load types

• works with incandescents, halogens, CFLs, LEDs, magnetic low-voltage, electronic low-voltage and linear fluorescents
• working with all these bulb types simplifies the selection and installation processes, as they’re installed the same way as a light switch or dimmer – no additional wiring required

Advanced XCTä Sensing Technology

• Lutron’s proprietary sensing technology offers reliable on/off performance up to 30 feet from the sensor
• eliminates background interference that could trigger the sensor to turn on when not needed
• detects fine motion to avoid having the lights inadvertently turn off

Ambient light detection

• detects natural light, so lights turn on only when needed, saving energy
• will learn your preferred light level for a specific room and turn on only if needed to get to this preferred level.

Sleek design complements a home’s décor

• overcomes common homeowner objection of unattractive design
• offers a clean look and feel and coordinates with other Lutron Maestro family products

Sensors can function in two modes:

Occupancy mode

• sensor automatically turns lights on when entering a room
• sensor automatically turns lights off when room is vacant
• great for laundry rooms, garages, kitchens

Vacancy mode

• manually turn lights on when entering a room and sensor automatically turns lights off when room is vacant
• great for bedrooms, kids’ rooms, rooms with pets

Two models of the Maestro occupancy/vacancy sensor switch are now available – one version for small rooms and one for large rooms. Sensors are priced at $29 and $41, respectively, and are available now at home improvement centers, lighting showrooms, electrical distributors and online.

About Lutron Electronics (www.lutron.com)

Lutron Electronics, headquartered in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania, designs and manufactures energy-saving lighting controls, automated window treatments and appliance modules for both residential and commercial applications. Its innovative, intuitive products can be used to control everything from a single light, to every light, shade and even stand-by power in a home or commercial building. Lutron products make any space more versatile, while enhancing ambiance, comfort and productivity. They also save energy and make light bulbs last longer, making them an eco-friendly addition to the home and workplace. Founded in 1961, Lutron estimates that the installed base of its products saves the nation nearly 10 billion kWh of electricity, or approximately $1 billion in utility costs per year. Lutron manufactures more than 16,000 energy-saving products, sold in more than 100 countries around the world.

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Corporate Contact                                                                           Agency Contact

Melissa Andresko                                                                            Meredith Kish

Senior Residential Public Relations Manager                     Senior Media Relations Manager

Lutron Electronics Co., Inc.                                                          Carmichael Lynch Spong

610.282.6440                                                                                      212.653.0655

mandresko@lutron.com                                                              meredith.kish@clynch.com

* Impact Analysis: 2005 Update to the California Energy Efficiency Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings; California Energy Commission.