Lime Energy to Showcase Energy Efficiency in the Virtual Energy Forum On-Line Trade Show

    ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill., Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

     WHAT:     Lime Energy (Nasdaq: LIME), a leading provider of energy
               efficiency solutions, will host an on-line booth at the Virtual
               Energy Forum trade show.  This is a no-cost, online-only event
               providing insight on energy management practices to help
               companies cut costs and environmental impacts. The Virtual
               Energy Forum includes addresses by notable speakers such as Ed
               Markey (D-MA); Joseph Kelliher, Chairman of the US Federal
               Energy Regulatory Commission; James Rodgers, CEO of Duke
               Energy; and Keith McCoy, VP of Energy Resources and Policy for
               the National Association of Manufacturers.

     WHEN:     Wednesday and Thursday, December 10 and 11, 2008, from 9 AM to
               6 PM Eastern Time.

     WHY:      Attendees have the opportunity to learn the latest information
               about energy technology and policy from the featured speakers,
               plus identify businesses they may want to work with to achieve
               energy and cost-saving goals.  Lime Energy will have employees
               available for "live chat", so the on-line forum allows one-on-
               one communication and effective information exchange without
               using fossil fuels for transportation and lodging.

     WHERE:    To participate in the free on-line event, simply log on to
               http://www.virtualenergyforum.com/. The event is held in a
               live, interactive environment.

     LIME
      QUOTE:  "The energy efficiency business is booming right now, creating
               green collar jobs despite the economic downturn," according to
               Dan Parke, President and COO of Lime Energy.  "Our industry is
               helping Corporate America to weather the economic storm by
               reducing operating cost and overhead, continuing environmental
               leadership, and providing more comfortable and productive
               workplaces.  We are happy to be here in this virtual event
               because we can reach customers without the carbon footprint
               associated with physical events."

For more information on Lime Energy and the Virtual Energy Forum, please
visit: http://www.virtualenergyforum.com/, or http://www.lime-energy.com.

About Lime Energy Co.

Lime Energy is a leading provider of energy efficiency solutions that
enable our clients to reduce their energy-related expenditures and the impact
of their energy use on the environment. Our clients include commercial and
industrial businesses, property owners and managers and energy service
companies serving government and educational institutions. Our core Energy
Efficiency Services business provides energy engineering and consulting
services as well as the development and implementation of energy efficiency
lighting upgrade services, mechanical and electrical conservation services,
water conservation services and renewable energy solutions. Through our Energy
Technology business, we also offer a proprietary line of intelligent
controllers that provide continuous management of HVAC and lighting equipment
using wireless communication technology in order to reduce energy usage and
improve system reliability. The company’s stock is traded on NASDAQ under the
symbol LIME. Additional information is available at the company’s website at
http://www.lime-energy.com or by calling 847-437-1666.

     Contact:
     Carol Tong
     Bite Communications
     (415) 365-0396
     carol.tong@bitepr.com

SOURCE Lime Energy Co.