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Energy Focus, Inc. Becomes Official GSA Schedule Contractor of Energy Efficient Lighting Products for Federal Stimulus Package Projects

Posted on: Monday, 16 February 2009, 07:30 CST

SOLON, Ohio, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that it has been recognized as an official GSA Schedule contractor [GS-07F-0047V] to the US Government.

Under the GSA Schedules Program, GSA establishes long-term government wide contracts with commercial firms to provide access products and services that can be ordered directly from GSA Schedule contractors or through the GSA Advantage!(R) online shopping and ordering system.

"Becoming a recognized GSA Schedule contractor will expedite the procurement of Energy Focus' energy efficient and green products that support projects to be implemented under the $787 billion Federal Stimulus package recently passed by the US House of Representatives and Senate. When signed into law by President Obama, the US Government's policy to upgrade public buildings to become more energy efficient and green will play a significant role in our nation's economic recovery, protecting our environment and revitalizing our communities," said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.

For example, the General Services Administrations just announced a $7 billion backlog of maintenance and repair projects for existing buildings. "Projects that can show significant energy savings and provide the highest return on investment stand the best chance of being implemented. Energy Focus' LED based lighting solutions offer those advantages, are prequalified, and can now be procured quickly and easily by public agencies," said Julia Dolsen, Marketing Manager For Energy Focus, Inc.

About Energy Focus, Inc

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO(R), a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus has a long standing relationship with the US Government. EFOI's Energy Star partnership and numerous Research and Development projects for the DOE and DARPA include creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the US Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting and swimming pool markets. Energy Focus solutions provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, United Kingdom and Germany. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com.

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding the business outlook for 2008 and thereafter the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over conventional lighting. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. For more information about potential factors that could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Energy Focus disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

SOURCE Energy Focus, Inc.

Source: PR Newswire

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