Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. Announces Markus Christen Stepping Down as Director

VANCOUVER, Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (“NGP” or “the Company”) (TSX.V: NGP) has accepted the resignation of Markus Christen from the Board of
Directors as of January 1, 2013.  The Company would like to thank Mr.
Christen for his significant contributions and expert advice over the
past ten years.  We wish him success in his future endeavors.

About Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.:

Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. is an experienced renewable energy producer
focusing on the development of CLEAN electrical power from high
temperature geothermal resources in the United States.  NGP currently
owns a 100% leasehold interest in several properties in Nevada and
California, and a 50% interest in Crump Geyser, in Oregon.  These properties are at different levels of exploration
and development.

This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. 
We have tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking
statements using words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,”
“expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “potential” and similar expressions. 
These statements reflect our current belief and are based upon
currently available information.  Accordingly, such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which could cause the Company’s actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by
such statements.  We undertake no obligation to update or advise in the
event of any change, addition, or alteration to the information catered
in this Press Release including such forward-looking statements.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider
(as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange)
accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. 
Brian D. Fairbank, P. Eng. President & CEO
Telephone: 604-688-1553
Toll Free: 866-688-0808
Email: bfairbank@nevadageothermal.com

Investor Inquiries:
Telephone: 604-688-1553
Toll Free: 866-688-0808
Email: info@nevadageothermal.com

SOURCE Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.