EXHIBIT 99

                      TELKONET ENHANCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ANNAPOLIS, MD, APRIL 20, 2004, TELKONET, INC. (AMEX: TKO), THE LEADER IN
COMMERCIAL POWERLINE COMMUNICATIONS (PLC) AND THE COMPANY BRIDGING THE "OUTLET
TO THE INTERNET," announced today that James L. "Lou" Peeler, founder of Digital
Communications Corporation, and Dr. Thomas M. Hall, executive medical director
of Digital Angel Corporation, have joined Telkonet's board of directors. A. Hugo
DeCesaris, regional vice president and director for the Maryland Division of
Washington Homes, who has been a valued member of the board since 2001, has
resigned from the board to make space for the two new Directors. In addition,
David Powell, formerly Telkonet's chief operating officer, is now Telkonet's
managing director, international, responsible for Telkonet's international
expansion, initially focusing on the European market.

"Mr. Peeler and Dr. Hall each bring valuable experience and expertise to
Telkonet's board of directors," said Ron Pickett, Telkonet's president and CEO.
"I am pleased to have them join the team and contribute to Telkonet's future
expansion." James L. "Lou" Peeler was a founder and member of the board of
Digital Communications Corporation (DCC), which evolved into Hughes Network
Systems (HNS), a provider of global broadband, satellite, and wireless
communications products for home and business, such as DirecTV and DIRECWAY. Mr.
Peeler retired as executive vice president of operations in 1999 after 27 years
of service and is presently a member of the Advisory Council to Hughes Network
Systems. Mr. Peeler also served on the board of Hughes Software Systems (HSS).
Prior to the founding of DCC, he was vice president of Engineering for
Washington Technological Associates (WTA), where he was instrumental in the
development of rocket and satellite communications and instrumentation
equipment. Mr. Peeler received a bachelor of science degree in electrical
engineering from Auburn University.

Dr. Thomas M. Hall is the Executive Director of Digital Angel Corporation and
the Managing Partner of Marrell Enterprises LLC, a partnership that specializes
in international business development. Dr. Hall serves on the board of directors
of Coris International SA, a Paris-based insurance services company with
subsidiaries in 36 countries. For 12 years, Dr. Hall was the chief executive
officer of Medical Advisory Systems, Inc., a company providing international
medical services and pharmaceutical distribution. Dr. Hall holds a bachelor of
science and a medical degree from the George Washington University and a master
of international management degree from the University of Maryland.

As indicated in Telkonet's April 13 shareholders' letter, Cohen Independent
Research Group released a new research report on Telkonet, however, an
inaccurate, unedited draft of the report was inadvertently posted on Cohen's web
site. The corrected research report is now posted on their web site at
www.cohenresearch.com under "Technology" Reports.

About Telkonet

The Telkonet PlugPlus(TM) family of networking and internetworking products
offers a viable and cost-effective alternative to the challenges of hardwired
and wireless local area networks (LANs) due to the fact that Telkonet products
provide connectivity over existing electrical wiring and do not require the
costly installation of additional wiring or major disruption of business
activity. Telkonet PlugPlus products are designed for use in commercial and
residential applications, including multi-dwelling units and the hospitality and
government markets where the Telkonet system can, in many cases, be implemented
more quickly and less expensively than adding dedicated wiring or installing a
wireless system. For more information, visit www.telkonet.com.

Statements included in this release may constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties such as competitive
factors, technological development, market demand and the Company's ability to
obtain new contracts and accurately estimate net revenues due to variability in
size, scope and duration of projects, and internal issues in the sponsoring
client. Further information on potential factors that could affect the Company's
financial results, can be found in the Company's Registration Statement and in
its Reports on Forms 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC).