August 8, 2011 – Cooper Wiring Devices has unveiled its combination USB charger with tamper resistant receptacle. Developed in response to the surge of consumer portable electronic devices that must be charged using a USB connection, it claims its combination USB charger is ideal for residential, commercial, educational, municipal, and hospitality applications. According to the company, the device provides a permanent and energy-efficient charging alternative to bulky adapters and computers and saves up to $31 per year in electricity costs (2 devices, 8 hrs/day, $0.12kWh) when charging a cell phone versus a traditional charger.

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