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Energy Focus, Inc. Awarded $2.8 Million in Lighting Retrofit Contracts

08/17/2010

Solon, OH – August 17, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded seven additional lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.8 million, bringing the total contracts awarded to Energy Focus’ new business unit to $21.8 million. Included in this work is over $ 1 MM to upgrade the lighting at several locations of a large

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Solon, OH – August 17, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded seven additional lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.8 million, bringing the total contracts awarded to Energy Focus’ new business unit to $21.8 million.

Included in this work is over $ 1 MM to upgrade the lighting at several locations of a large southeastern healthcare system.  The remaining contracts are to upgrade lighting in three elementary school districts and at four fortune 500 industrial facilities.  While the bulk of the work is to be performed in the Southeast, a few of the projects are located in the Northeast and Mexico.  SRC has completed the audit of the existing facilities, inventoried their lighting systems, created an approved energy savings design, and will now procure the materials and oversee the lighting installations.

Rob Wilson, VP of SRC commented. “The new projects show just how broad the opportunity for savings through the implementation of energy efficient lighting is including a broad range of public and private sector locations.  All seven projects are expected to be substantially completed before the end of the year.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus, Inc. added: “It’s great to see these contracts and it’s even better that Rob and his team are continuing to build a backlog of work that will sustain our operations well beyond 2010.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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.

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ENERGY FOCUS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2010 RESULTS

08/12/2010

SOLON, Ohio, August 12, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 and forecast for third quarter 2010 sales and cash projections.  Financial and operating highlights for the second quarter of 2010 include the following:  • Net sales from continuing operations increased in the second quarter of 2010 to $9.0 million, compared to $3.3 million for the second quarter of 2009, with 55% of net sales from continuing

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SOLON, Ohio, August 12, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 and forecast for third quarter 2010 sales and cash projections. 

Financial and operating highlights for the second quarter of 2010 include the following: 

• Net sales from continuing operations increased in the second quarter of 2010 to $9.0 million, compared to $3.3 million for the second quarter of 2009, with 55% of net sales from continuing operations, for the quarter, attributable to the new Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) solutions business unit.
• The company finished the quarter with a balance sheet showing cash in the amount of $2.1 million and total shareholders’ equity of $8.7 million.  Cash generation for the second quarter of 2010 was $0.3 million, compared to cash utilization of $1.2 million in the second quarter of 2009.  Excluding net proceeds from financing activities, the company had a cash usage of $28,000 in the second quarter 2010. 
• Excluding a one-time non-cash charge of $0.3 million related to the revaluation of warrants to purchase shares of our common stock, operating expenses were flat compared to the second quarter of 2009.
• An additional $2.5 million, for a total of $19.0 million, in lighting retrofit contracts secured for work expected to be substantially completed in 2010.

The forecast for Q3 and 2010 include the following:

• Net sales from continuing operations to exceed $9.0 million in the third quarter 2010 versus $3.0 million in the third quarter 2009, with an estimated 50% to 60% of the net sales attributable to the new SRC solutions business unit.  Sales of $35 million are anticipated for 2010.
• Net cash outflow from continuing operations for the third quarter 2010 is expected to be cash neutral compared to a net cash outflow from continuing operations of $2.3 million in the third quarter 2009.  The company expects to be net cash flow positive from operations in 2010.
• An additional $2.8 million, for a total of $21.8 million, in lighting retrofit contracts secured by the end of the third quarter for work expected to be substantially completed in 2010.

“We continue to be delighted with the performance of our SRC solutions and US products businesses in the second quarter,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “Rob Wilson, Steve Gasperson and their teams have helped sustain our first quarter’s sales momentum by securing $19.0 million in lighting solutions contracts which we expect to mostly complete in 2010 and $9.0 million in total sales recorded for the second quarter 2010.  We expect to see continued good performance from both our solutions and product groups in the third quarter as further solutions contracts are secured and more customers choose EFOI’s energy efficient LED products.”

Energy Focus management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the second quarter 2010 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-206-4893 (US/Canada) or 1-913-312-0862 (International/Local), participants can access the conference call. The conference ID number is 6561948. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-888-206-4893 (US/Canada) or 1-913-312-0862 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6561948. Also, a replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on August 12th, 2010 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, holding 69 relevant lighting patents. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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. 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.

- See attached PDF for financial tables.

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Energy Focus, Inc. receives $1.0 Million Department of Energy Award to develop high performance Sol-Gel coatings for lighting and solar applications

08/11/2010

SOLON Ohio, August 11, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its research and development team has recently been selected to receive a Phase II Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award totaling $1.0 Million to develop advanced coatings capable of enhancing the performance of both energy efficient lighting and solar systems.  Roger Buelow, Energy Focus CTO commented. “We’re

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SOLON Ohio, August 11, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its research and development team has recently been selected to receive a Phase II Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award totaling $1.0 Million to develop advanced coatings capable of enhancing the performance of both energy efficient lighting and solar systems. 

Roger Buelow, Energy Focus CTO commented. “We’re excited about the award continuing our longstanding relationship with DOE. The Phase II SBIR work awarded is based on our success in Phase I and the huge potential of Sol-Gel coatings.  This project has a nice overlay for both our Intellitube™ and Solar program efforts.  In the world of energy efficient lighting, these kinds of coatings should allow us to increase efficiency of our LED lighting solutions 4-10% by applying a low cost affordable coating versus an uncoated approach.  Similar gains are possible in our high performance solar systems.  The net result is superior lighting performance at reduced energy cost.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus, added: “We are pleased to announce the additional $1.0 million grant landed by Roger and his team. While significant in itself, this new funding is only a fraction of the government sponsored R&D we’ve already received for work in 2010.  We’re especially pleased that the work aligns well with our current efforts to develop next generation energy efficient lighting and solar systems.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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.

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We Invite You to Participate in Its Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

08/05/2010

SOLON, Ohio, August 5, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 2nd Quarter 2010 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-206-4893 (US Canada) or 1-913-312-0862 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6561948. Participants are asked to call the assigned number

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SOLON, Ohio, August 5, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 2nd Quarter 2010 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-206-4893 (US Canada) or 1-913-312-0862 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6561948. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. An instant replay of the conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on August 12th, 2010 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, holding 69 relevant lighting patents. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN,
Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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. 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Announces Annual Meeting Results

06/23/2010

Solon, OH – June 23, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced the results of its 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was held June 16, 2010 in Solon, Ohio. At the meeting, shareholders re-elected incumbent directors David Anthony, John M. Davenport – who also serves as the company’s President, J. James Finnerty, Michael A. Kasper, Joseph G. Kaveski – who also serves as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul

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Solon, OH – June 23, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing
energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced the results of its 2010 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, which was held June 16, 2010 in Solon, Ohio.
At the meeting, shareholders re-elected incumbent directors David Anthony, John M. Davenport
– who also serves as the company’s President, J. James Finnerty, Michael A. Kasper, Joseph G.
Kaveski – who also serves as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Paul von Paumgartten,
and R. Louis Schneeberger.
“On behalf of the entire Energy Focus organization, I would like to thank all of our shareholders
for participating in this year’s process,” said Joseph G. Kaveski, Energy Focus CEO. “I’m
extremely pleased that our shareholders overwhelmingly support our business plan which has
already resulted in the Company’s sales being tripled compared to this time last year. And, I am
looking forward to reporting significant revenue growth for the remainder of this year.”
At the Annual Meeting, shareholders overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the
Company’s certificate of incorporation to increase the total number of authorized shares of
common stock from 30,000,000 to 60,000,000 shares. Also approved by wide margins were: an
amendment to the Company’s stock option plan to increase the number of shares issued under
the plan from 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 shares; the issuance of warrants to directors and officers
who participate in the Company’s bonding program; and the reduction of the March 2008
Warrant to purchase 1,560,062 from $3.08 to $$0.01 per share.
About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and
turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, holding 69 relevant lighting patents. Our
solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over
conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government include
numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy
efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High
Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and
local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels,
swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH,
with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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. 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.

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ENERGY FOCUS, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2010 RESULTS

05/13/2010

SOLON, Ohio, May 13, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 and forecast for second quarter 2010 sales and cash usage.  Financial and operating highlights for the first quarter of 2010 include the following:  • Net sales from continuing operations of $8.4 million, more than 3 times the net sales from continuing operations of $2.5 million for the first quarter 2009 with $5.3 million, or 63%, due to the new

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SOLON, Ohio, May 13, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2010 and forecast for second quarter 2010 sales and cash usage. 

Financial and operating highlights for the first quarter of 2010 include the following: 

• Net sales from continuing operations of $8.4 million, more than 3 times the net sales from continuing operations of $2.5 million for the first quarter 2009 with $5.3 million, or 63%, due to the new Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) business unit.
• The company finished the quarter with a balance sheet showing cash in the amount of $1.8 million and total shareholders’ equity of $9.7 million.  Cash utilization for the first quarter of 2010 was $0.4 million, excluding $1,150,000 of cash received from the selling of a Secured Subordinated Promissory Note for the principal amount of $1,150,000.  Cash utilization for the first quarter of 2009 was $3,768,000. 
• Excluding a non-cash charge of $1.4 million related to the revaluation of warrants to purchase shares of our common stock acquired by The Quercus Trust in our March 2008 equity financing and operating expenses related to SRC of $0.6 million, operating expenses decreased 7.4% compared to the first quarter of 2009.
• $16.5 million in lighting retrofit contracts secured for work expected to be completed in 2010.

The forecast for Q2 and 2010 include the following:

• Sales to exceed $8.5 million in Q2 2010 versus $3.3 million in Q2 2009 from continuing operations with about 60% or more of the sales due to the new SRC business unit.  Sales of $35 million are anticipated for 2010.
• Net cash outflow from operations for Q2 2010 are expected to be less than $1 million compared to a net cash outflow of $1.2 million in Q2 2009.  The company expects to be net cash flow positive from operations in 2010.
• An additional $2.5 MM for a total of $19 million in lighting retrofit contracts secured by the end of Q2 for work expected to be completed in 2010.

“I’m absolutely delighted with the performance of our SRC solutions business in the 1st Quarter,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “With $19 million in lighting contracts secured for business we expect to complete in 2010 and $8.4 million in sales recorded for the quarter, Rob Wilson and his team at SRC have helped Energy Focus achieve a great start to the year.  We expect to see continued good performance from SRC in the 2nd Quarter as it implements already secured contracts and continues to bring in more.”

“The acquisition of SRC has provided exactly the scale for Energy Focus that we had hoped to achieve,” Mr. Kaveski continued.  “In 2010 we expect about sixty percent of our sales coming from lighting retrofit contracts and about forty percent of our sales from lighting products.  New lighting products will become increasingly energy efficient and increasingly directed toward existing buildings as we continue to deploy energy efficient lighting products resulting from government funded R&D.”

Energy Focus management will host a conference call on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 1st Quarter 2010 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-866-316-1370 (US Canada) or 1-913-312-0649 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 9808493. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-866-316-1370 (US/Canada) or 1-913-312-0649 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 9808493. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on May 13th, 2010 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, holding 69 relevant lighting patents. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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. 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Awarded $2.5 Million in Lighting Retrofit Contracts

05/11/2010

Solon, OH – May 11, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded five additional lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.5 million, bringing to a total of $19 million contracts awarded to Energy Focus’ new business unit. Two contracts are to upgrade the lighting at two universities, which will involve the retrofit and

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Solon, OH – May 11, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded five additional lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.5 million, bringing to a total of $19 million contracts awarded to Energy Focus’ new business unit.

Two contracts are to upgrade the lighting at two universities, which will involve the retrofit and replacement of hundreds of fixtures. The remaining contracts are to upgrade lighting in an elementary school district, the lighting in a hospital, and several buildings in an army base.  All of the new projects are located in the Southeast.  SRC has completed the audit of the existing facilities, inventoried their lighting systems, created an approved energy savings design, and will now procure the materials and oversee the lighting installations. The five public sector contracts, through four leading ESCOs, are expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Rob Wilson, VP of SRC commented. “The new projects show just how broad the opportunity for savings through the implementation of energy efficient lighting is.  While 2010 is proving to be a banner year for SRC, there’s plenty of opportunity to fuel a sustained demand for energy efficient lighting for years to come.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus, Inc. added: “While it’s great to see these contracts, it’s even better that Rob and his team are building a backlog of work that will sustain our operations well beyond 2010.  Clearly, the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act is just beginning to provide stimulus money for energy efficient lighting which should increase demand for our energy efficient lighting solutions for years to come.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its First Quarter 2010 Earnings Conference Call and

05/06/2010

SOLON, Ohio, May 6, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 1st Quarter 2010 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-866-316-1370 (US Canada) or 1-913-312-0649 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 9808493. Participants are asked to call the assigned number

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SOLON, Ohio, May 6, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 1st Quarter 2010 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-866-316-1370 (US Canada) or 1-913-312-0649 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 9808493. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.
The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-866-316-1370 (US/Canada) or 1-913-312-0649 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 9808493. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on May 13th, 2010 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, holding 69 relevant lighting patents. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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. 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Awarded $2.1 Million in Lighting Retrofit Contracts

04/01/2010

Solon, OH – April 1, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded three additional lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.1 million, coming to a total of $16.5 million contracts awarded to Energy Focus’ new business unit. One contract, with Woodstone Energy, is to upgrade the lighting at a large fortune 50

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Solon, OH – April 1, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded three additional lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.1 million, coming to a total of $16.5 million contracts awarded to Energy Focus’ new business unit.

One contract, with Woodstone Energy, is to upgrade the lighting at a large fortune 50 manufacturing facility, which will involve the retrofit and replacement of several thousand fixtures. The other two contracts are with large National Energy Services Companies (“ESCOs”); one to upgrade a community college and the other encompasses the upgrade of several county government buildings in the Southeast. In all three of these contracts SRC has already audited the existing facilities, inventoried their lighting systems, proposed an improved design, and will now procure the materials and oversee the installations. All three contracts are expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Rob Wilson, VP of SRC commented. “We have established ourselves as a premier lighting design and retrofit firm. That combined with our positive relationship with Woodstone Energy and other ESCOs is clearly giving us a competitive advantage in securing these contracts.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus, Inc. added: “What is really exciting is that more contracts are coming.  Our engineered sales proposal pipeline continues to grow.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus money is beginning to trickle into the market and finding its way into lighting upgrade projects. As a result, we are receiving more requests for lighting upgrade proposals, most of which are coming from the public sector.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com. 

About Stones River Companies, LLC
SRC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Focus, Inc., recently acquired from TLC Investments, LLC. As a lighting solution and design firm it provides services to both public and private sector clients focusing on the design and implementation of energy efficient lighting measures. SRC has been offering lighting retrofit projects in support of Energy Services Companies serving the public sector existing building market since 2002. For more information, see www.srcompanies.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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and 2009 Results; Provides First Quarter 2010 Forecast

03/31/2010

SOLON, Ohio, March 31, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 and forecast for first quarter and 2010 sales and cash usage.  Financial and operating highlights for Q4 and 2009 include the following:  • Net sales from continuing operations of $3.6 million for the fourth quarter 2009 increased 19.9%, with respect to third quarter 2009 net sales from continuing operations and 3.2% versus fourth quarter 2008 net

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SOLON, Ohio, March 31, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 and forecast for first quarter and 2010 sales and cash usage. 

Financial and operating highlights for Q4 and 2009 include the following: 
• Net sales from continuing operations of $3.6 million for the fourth quarter 2009 increased 19.9%, with respect to third quarter 2009 net sales from continuing operations and 3.2% versus fourth quarter 2008 net sales from continuing operation of $3.5 million. Annual 2009 sales of $12.5 million from continued operations ($14.0 million including discontinued operations) declined 38% versus 2008.
• The company finished the fourth quarter of 2009 with cash in the amount of $1.1 million and total shareholders’ equity of $11.5 million.  Cash usage for the fourth quarter was $2.1 million.  Cash usage for 2009 was $9.5 million.
• The Company raised $3.75 million in a successful rights offering which closed November 2, 2009.
• The Company completed the purchase of Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) December 31, 2009.

The forecast for Q1 and 2010 include the following:

• Sales to exceed $7.5 million in Q1 2010 versus $2.5 million in Q1 2009 from continuing operations with about 60% of the sales due to the new SRC business unit.  Sales of $35 million are anticipated for 2010.
• $1.5 million in new R&D cost recovery contracts secured in Q1 2010 for the development of new LED lighting products for military and commercial applications.
• Cash usage in the quarter of less than $1 million (excluding a $1.15 million loan secured in the quarter with EF Energy Partners, LLC) compared to a cash usage of $3.8 million in Q1 2009.  The company expects to be cash flow positive in 2010.
• $16.5 million in lighting retrofit contracts secured by the end of Q1 for work expected to be completed in 2010.

“I’m absolutely delighted that the company was able to complete the purchase of SRC at the end of the year,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “It was the right thing to do at the right time.  I am extremely grateful for the broad support from our investors who made the purchase possible.  With $16.5 million in lighting contracts already secured for business we expect to complete in 2010 and more than $7.5 million in sales already recorded for the quarter, Energy Focus has a great start to the year.  I’m also pleased to report that cash coming from these sales, coupled with our aggressive cost reductions of $2.1 million year over year in SG&A from continued operations have cut cash usage dramatically.  Providing energy efficient lighting solutions has already proven to be the foundation of the Company’s success in 2010 and beyond.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 4th Quarter and year end 2009 financial results followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-741-4239 (US Canada) or 1-719-325-4811 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6544796. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-877-741-4239 (US/Canada) or 1-719-325-4811 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6544796. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on March 31st, 2010 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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. 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.

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We Invite You to Participate in Our 4th Quarter/Year End, 2009 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

03/24/2010

SOLON, Ohio, March 24, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 4rd Quarter and year end 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-741-4239 (US Canada) or 1-719-325-4811 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6544796. Participants are asked to call the

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SOLON, Ohio, March 24, 2010—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 4rd Quarter and year end 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-741-4239 (US Canada) or 1-719-325-4811 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6544796. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-877-741-4239 (US/Canada) or 1-719-325-4811 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6544796. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on March 31st, 2010 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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. 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.

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David Anthony Joins Energy Focus Board of Directors

03/02/2010

Solon, OH – March 2, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that David Anthony, Managing Director of 21Ventures, LLC, has been elected to Energy Focus, Inc.’s Board of Directors. David Anthony replaces David Gelbaum who has resigned from four public company boards including Energy Focus’ to devote more time to his new position as CEO of Entech Solar (OTC: ENSL).  Mr. Anthony has recently resigned from the board of

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Solon, OH – March 2, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that David Anthony, Managing Director of 21Ventures, LLC, has been elected to Energy Focus, Inc.’s Board of Directors. David Anthony replaces David Gelbaum who has resigned from four public company boards including Energy Focus’ to devote more time to his new position as CEO of Entech Solar (OTC: ENSL).  Mr. Anthony has recently resigned from the board of directors of Entech Solar so that he can devote time to other companies in the Quercus Trust. Mr. Gelbaum will continue his relationship with Energy Focus as a board observer. 

David Anthony is the founder and managing founder of 21Ventures, a global venture capital management firm. He sits on the board of a number of 21Venture portfolio companies including Advanced Telemetry; BioPetroClean, ETV Motors, and Variable Wind Solutions. David is an experienced entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and educator and also serves on the board of directors of several publicly traded companies including Axion Power International, Inc. (OTC: AXPW); Clean Power Technologies Inc.  (OTC: CPWE) and ThermoEnergy Corporation (OTC: TMEN).

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com. 

About 21Ventures

Founded in 2004 and headquartered in New York, 21Ventures, LLC is a venture capital management firm that has provided more than $400 million in seed, growth, and bridge capital to more than 40 technology ventures across the globe mainly in the cleantech arena. For more information, please see www.21Ventures.net.

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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. regains NASDAQ Stock Market Compliance

01/29/2010

Solon, OH – January 29, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announces it has received written notification from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Department that the previously announced issue of non-compliance with NASDAQ Global Markets listing requirements has been revoked based upon the Company’s recent stock performance. Energy Focus’ stock has been maintaining the minimum bid price of $1.00 or more since January 12, 2010,

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Solon, OH – January 29, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announces it has received written notification from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Department that the previously announced issue of non-compliance with NASDAQ Global Markets listing requirements has been revoked based upon the Company’s recent stock performance.

Energy Focus’ stock has been maintaining the minimum bid price of $1.00 or more since January 12, 2010, therefore complying with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5450(a)(1), which states that the bid price of the Company’s common stock must close at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive days.

“While the Company’s financial performance took a toll on the stock price in 2009, our shareholders and investors clearly see that our Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) acquisition was the right thing to do.” said Joe Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus Inc. “Energy Focus has traditionally been a product innovation company designing and manufacturing energy efficient lighting products that were leading in the Industry. The new Energy Focus together with SRC is a turnkey energy lighting solutions provider with clear channels into the market.”

Rob Wilson, VP of SRC commented:”We are very excited to be part of the Energy Focus family. Together we have a competitive advantage over other competitors in the lighting retrofit industry. I strongly believe that 2010 is just the beginning of an upward trend for our great companies.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com. 

About Stones River Companies, LLC
SRC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Focus, Inc., recently acquired from TLC Investments, LLC. As a lighting solution and design firm it provides services to both public and private sector clients focusing on the design and implementation of energy efficient lighting measures. SRC has been offering lighting retrofit projects in support of Energy Services Companies serving the public sector existing building market since 2002.

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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our/or our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. receives awards worth $ 1.6 Million to develop LED lighting for DARPA and NASA

01/26/2010

Solon, OH – January 26, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, announced today that its research and development team recently received three LED lighting awards totaling $1.6 million.  Two of these awards, “Explosion-Proof Solid State Lighting for Extreme Environments” and “A Spectrally Dynamic Berth Light for Active Circadian Cycle Management” are Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) grants from the Defense

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Solon, OH – January 26, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, announced today that its research and development team recently received three LED lighting awards totaling $1.6 million.  Two of these awards, “Explosion-Proof Solid State Lighting for Extreme Environments” and “A Spectrally Dynamic Berth Light for Active Circadian Cycle Management” are Phase 2 Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) grants from the Defense Research Projects Agency (“DARPA”).  The third award, “Innovative Solid State Lighting Replacements for Industrial and Test Facility Locations,” is a Phase 1 Small Business Technology Transfer (“STTR”) program grant received from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (“NASA”).

Roger Buelow, Energy Focus CTO commented. “We’re excited about the two additional awards from DARPA continuing our longstanding relationship. The STTR award is particularly exciting since it’s the first grant we’ve received from NASA. The first DARPA award, for the development of explosion-proof lights for shipboard use, also covers advanced driver development. These lights will be able to qualify for Class 1 Division 1 explosion proof standards for civilian use, which opens up a significant new market for Energy Focus. The second DARPA award is for development of circadian rhythm enhanced lights for the Navy. These lights adjust their spectrum throughout the day to improve sleep patterns and productivity. For the military, this is especially important for warfighters whose duties include 24-hour operational readiness. The third award, from NASA, is to replace existing test stand and parking lot fixtures with high performance LED lighting including high performance explosion-proof lights.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus added: “We are pleased to announce the additional $1.6 million in grants landed by Roger and his team. While significant, this new funding is only a fraction of the government sponsored R&D we’ve already received for work in 2010.  We’re especially pleased to begin the development of a new generation of lighting products that enhance health and wellness as well as provide energy efficiency.  Energy Focus is proud to support our country with these significant projects. In addition, we expect the results of these projects to lead to both increased product sales as well as increased specification opportunities for our lighting retrofit business.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. 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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Awarded $2.1 Million in Lighting Retrofit Contracts

01/19/2010

Solon, OH – January 19, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded two lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.1 million.  These contracts are with two premier public sector energy services companies (“ESCOs”) to upgrade the lighting in 60 buildings for a Tennessee municipality as well as for relighting several

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Solon, OH – January 19, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its turnkey lighting retrofit division, Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded two lighting energy services contracts totaling $2.1 million.  These contracts are with two premier public sector energy services companies (“ESCOs”) to upgrade the lighting in 60 buildings for a Tennessee municipality as well as for relighting several buildings on a Kentucky US Army base.

Rob Wilson, VP of SRC commented. “The retrofit of a municipal building is a special opportunity. It allows us to reduce energy and maintenance cost for the city and provide better lighting for the building’s occupants and visitors, which includes all of us.  As for the army base, this initial contract is for the first phase of a multi-phase project.  The retrofit will help the base reduce its energy consumption and maintenance costs while improving the buildings’ overall lighting quality.  Both contracts are expected to be completed before the end of the year.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus Inc. added: “We are pleased to announce the additional $2.1 million more in contracts landed by Rob and his team. These new public sector contracts are just the beginning of many more contracts that we see coming in 2010.  Partnering with the government to reduce energy consumption is not only the right thing to do for our country but also a very promising growth opportunity for Energy Focus, Inc. We expect public sector projects to be a major focus for our new lighting solutions business in 2010 especially as stimulus funding begins to reach the project level.“

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com. 

About Stones River Companies, LLC
SRC is wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Focus, Inc., recently acquired from TLC Investments, LLC. As a lighting solution and design firm it provides services to both public and private sector clients focusing on the design and implementation of energy efficient lighting measures. SRC has been offering lighting retrofit projects in support of Energy Services Companies serving the public sector existing building market since 2002.

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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc Awarded $12.3 million in Lighting Retrofit Contracts

01/12/2010

Solon, OH – January 12, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded seven lighting energy services contracts totaling $12.3 million. Rob Wilson, VP of SRC commented.  “Two of the seven projects are multi-million dollar contracts through a leading energy services company (“ESCO”) for projects at a public school district

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Solon, OH – January 12, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Stones River Companies, LLC (“SRC”) was recently awarded seven lighting energy services contracts totaling $12.3 million.

Rob Wilson, VP of SRC commented.  “Two of the seven projects are multi-million dollar contracts through a leading energy services company (“ESCO”) for projects at a public school district and a public University. Both projects are already underway and we anticipate completing them by the end of the year. Five other projects totaling $5.9 million are through Woodstone Energy Services, LLC, SRC’s recently announced commercial ESCO alliance partner. As with all of SRC’s lighting retrofits, completion of these projects will dramatically reduce energy usage and maintenance costs and improve the client’s lighting quality. These projects are underway as well and are expected to be completed in 2010.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus Inc. said:  “We are pleased to announce this great start in 2010.  I can only applaud the efforts of Rob and his team in securing these projects.  Energy Focus will recognize about $7.2 million of the $12.3 million since certain project work began just prior to the completion of the SRC acquisition.  However, Energy Focus will receive the cash benefit of the $12.3 million in receivables generated by these secured contracts.” Mr. Kaveski continued, “With these contracts secured and more already on the horizon for 2010 we see our new lighting solutions business playing an important role in Energy Focus achieving both growth and becoming cash flow positive in 2010.“

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com. 
About Stones River Companies, LLC
SRC is wholly owned subsidiary of Energy Focus, Inc., recently acquired from TLC Investments, LLC. As a lighting solution and design firm it provides services to both public and private sector clients focusing on the design and implementation of energy efficient lighting measures. SRC has been offering lighting retrofit projects in support of Energy Services Companies serving the public sector existing building market since 2002.
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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Forms Strategic Alliance with Woodstone Energy, LLC

01/07/2010

Solon, OH – January 7, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with Woodstone Energy, LLC (“Woodstone”), a commercial and industrial energy services company (“ESCO”) that designs and implements turnkey, energy-saving solutions for a variety of Fortune 50-ranked manufacturers around the globe.  The arrangement creates a path for contracts totaling $15 million for Woodstone to

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Solon, OH – January 7, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced it has formed a strategic alliance with Woodstone Energy, LLC (“Woodstone”), a commercial and industrial energy services company (“ESCO”) that designs and implements turnkey, energy-saving solutions for a variety of Fortune 50-ranked manufacturers around the globe.  The arrangement creates a path for contracts totaling $15 million for Woodstone to utilize Stones River Companies, an Energy Focus company, as the turnkey lighting energy services provider for Woodstone’s energy services projects.

Doug Woodward, Woodstone’s founder and president commented, “Woodstone works with Fortune 50 manufacturers to develop a customizable energy services process to identify, justify and implement facilities optimization strategies designed to reduce costs and optimize service levels. Energy Focus’ state-of-the-art efficient lighting solutions and SRC’s expertise in designing and implementing lighting retrofits that drastically reduce energy consumption fit perfectly with that strategy.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus Inc. said:  “We are pleased to announce this sales alliance with Woodstone. While Woodstone has historically developed and installed a substantial amount of energy driven lighting projects utilizing Stones River Companies, we anticipate that with the formalization of our alliance, our partnership will become even stronger, leading to significant growth for both companies.”

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com. Energy Focus Inc. recently acquired Stones River Companies (SRC) of Nashville, TN.
About Woodstone Energy

Woodstone Energy, LLC is an ESCO that designs and implements turnkey, energy-saving solutions. Woodstone develops projects that use utilities more efficiently and optimize the use of electricity, natural gas, water and waste water. Woodstone offers the needed experience in engineering and project management to take any project from idea to completion. For more information, see www.woodstoneenergy.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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Acquires Stones River Companies,LLC. Rob Wilson continues as business unit leader

01/05/2009

Solon, OH – January 5, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that it acquired Stones Rivers Companies, LLC of Nashville, Tennessee (“SRC”), a leading lighting energy services provider from TLC Investments, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company (“TLC”) in a transaction valued at approximately $5 million. The acquisition was completed December 31, 2009. Mr. Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus Inc. said:  “We

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Solon, OH – January 5, 2010 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that it acquired Stones Rivers Companies, LLC of Nashville, Tennessee (“SRC”), a leading lighting energy services provider from TLC Investments, LLC, a Tennessee limited liability company (“TLC”) in a transaction valued at approximately $5 million. The acquisition was completed December 31, 2009.

Mr. Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus Inc. said:  “We are delighted to announce the completion of the SRC acquisition.  SRC’s business is based on retrofitting lighting systems in existing public sector buildings.  Given the large open order log SRC brings to Energy Focus, we expect to start out 2010 with a dramatic growth in our energy services business - especially since we can combine our two great teams.”

Mr. Kaveski continued, “I am also delighted to announce that Rob Wilson will continue to lead the Energy Focus SRC business unit as its Vice President.  Rob’s wealth of experience in managing all aspects of the lighting retrofit business is a critical ingredient to assuring SRC’s continuing profitability and growth.”

Mr. Wilson commented, “I’m looking forward to leading the new Energy Focus team.  Energy Focus has excelled at developing energy efficient lighting technology.  SRC has excelled at delivering energy efficient lighting to existing buildings.  That’s a winning combination.”

Details of the purchase, valued at approximately $5 million, include a $1.5 million cash payment, a cash earn-out of 2.5% of SRC revenue over 42 months, 1.0 million shares of EFOI stock, and a $500,000 note convertible to 500,000 shares of EFOI stock.

Energy Focus, Inc. has received media attention highlighting its new public sector lighting retrofit business direction. A recent article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer Energy Focus of Solon moves to public-sector construction market takes a look at how Energy Focus’ change toward becoming a turnkey lighting energy services company has helped it look toward growth in a difficult economy.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others.  Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see www.energyfocusinc.com.
About TLC Investments
Stones River Companies was a wholly owned subsidiary of TLC Investments which includes Stones River Electric.  Stones River Electric was founded by Jami Wilson Hall in 1990 with a vision to take her new company in a different direction from the typical electrical contracting company.  While most electrical contractors were concentrating on the construction market, Stones River Electric specialized in energy management systems, energy conservation projects, lighting upgrades, maintenance contracts and electrical/lighting installation and maintenance.  This innovative approach proved to be very successful in establishing a unique niche in the marketplace.
Stones River Companies was later formed to support the distinct offerings of a lighting solution and design firm.  These services include the design and implementation of energy efficient lighting measures to provide projects and services primarily in a regional marketplace, encompassing several states surrounding Tennessee.  In 2002, Stones River Companies began offering lighting retrofit projects in support of Energy Services Companies serving the public sector existing building market.
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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Names Entrepreneur R. Louis Schneeberger to its Board of Directors

12/01/2009

Solon, OH – December 1, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced the election of entrepreneur R. Louis Schneeberger to the Company’s Board of Directors and his appointment as a member of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee. “Energy Focus is a global source for the most energy efficient lighting technologies available and we are aggressively enhancing our business development capabilities,” said

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Solon, OH – December 1, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced the election of entrepreneur R. Louis Schneeberger to the Company’s Board of Directors and his appointment as a member of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee.

“Energy Focus is a global source for the most energy efficient lighting technologies available and we are aggressively enhancing our business development capabilities,” said Joseph Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “I am truly pleased to have Lou Schneeberger join our Board of Directors. Lou’s broad financial expertise as well as his experience in M&A, managing and financing growth, public companies, and international business will be a great asset to the company as we drive forward with our strategic business initiatives.”

Louis Schneeberger has been an owner, major shareholder and Chief Financial Officer of Olympic Steel, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZEUS), Chairman of the Board of Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company, Inc. (formerly NYSE: RAM) and Chief Financial Officer of OM Group, Inc. (NYSE: OMG). Louis has also assisted many other companies such as Anderson-DuBose, Austin Powder Company, Peco II, Inc., JumpStart, Inc., Knowledge Investment Partners and Libra Industries, Inc. as a consultant, CFO and/or board member.  Louis began his career with Arthur Andersen LLP for 10 years with a focus on M&A and SEC matters.

Mr. Schneeberger replaces Larry Goddard, who recently resigned from the Board. Mr. Goddard had been serving as a Director of the Company and member of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee. “I would also like to thank Larry for his service on the Board and especially for his contributions as a member of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee” added Joe Kaveski.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others.  Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the 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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our/or our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Announces Notice from The NASDAQ Regarding Non-Compliance

11/19/2009

Solon, OH – November 19, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced it received a notification from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Department providing notification that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of the Company’s common stock has closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and that the Company’s shareholder equity was below

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Solon, OH – November 19, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced it received a notification from the NASDAQ Listing Qualifications Department providing notification that, for the last 30 consecutive business days, the bid price of the Company’s common stock has closed below the minimum $1.00 per share requirement for continued inclusion under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and that the Company’s shareholder equity was below the listing standard of $10 million as per Rule 5450(b)(1)(A) as of the end of the third quarter.

“On November 9, 2009, the Company exceeded the $10 million minimum shareholder equity requirement when it received the proceeds from its recently completed $3.75 million rights offering.  The Company also believes that its stock market price will recover as it completes its transition into an integrated turnkey lighting energy solutions provider and begins to provide growth to both the top and bottom line,” said Joe Kaveski, Energy Focus CEO. 

Energy Focus, in accordance with NASDAQ Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), has been provided 180 calendar days, or until May 11, 2010, to regain compliance with the minimum $1.00 per share requirement.  If at any time during this grace period the bid price of the Company’s common stock closes at or above $1.00 per share for a minimum of ten consecutive days, the NASDAQ Stock Market will provide the Company with a written confirmation of compliance and the matter will be closed. 

If the Company does not regain compliance with Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) by May 11, 2010, the Company may be notified that its securities are subject to delisting.  At that time, the Company may appeal NASDAQ’s determination to delist its securities to a Hearings Panel.  Alternatively, the Company also may consider applying to transfer its securities to The NASDAQ Capital Market if it satisfies the requirements for initial inclusion set forth in NASDAQ Listing Rule 5505, with the exception of the bid price.  If its application is approved, the Company will be afforded the remainder of The NASDAQ Capital Market’s second 180 calendar day grace period in order to regain compliance while on The NASDAQ Capital Market.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others.  Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the 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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our/or our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. reports thrid quarter 2009 results

11/16/2009

SOLON, Ohio, November 16, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.  Financial and operating highlights include the following:  • Net sales from continuing operations of $3.0 million for the third quarter 2009 decreased 9.1%, with respect to second quarter 2009 net sales from continuing operations of $3.3 million and 47.4% versus third quarter 2008 net sales from continuing operations of $5.7 million. 

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SOLON, Ohio, November 16, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. 

Financial and operating highlights include the following: 

• Net sales from continuing operations of $3.0 million for the third quarter 2009 decreased 9.1%, with respect to second quarter 2009 net sales from continuing operations of $3.3 million and 47.4% versus third quarter 2008 net sales from continuing operations of $5.7 million. 

• Cash utilization increased during the third quarter of 2009 to $2.3 million, compared to $1.2 million for the second quarter of 2009 and a cash accretion of $193,000 for the third quarter of 2008. The company finished the third quarter with cash in the amount of $3.3 million (which includes $0.2 million of cash belonging to its German subsidiary, which has been classified as discontinued operations in its consolidated financial statements) and total shareholders’ equity of $9.5 million.

• The net loss in the quarter was $2.7 million ($0.17 per share) compared to a net loss of $2.3 million ($0.16 per share) in the second quarter of 2009, an increase of $269,000.

• Operating expenses were reduced $181,000 (net of a restructuring expense of $125,000) for the quarter compared to the second quarter of 2009 and $428,000, or 13.4% compared to the third quarter of 2008.  Continued reductions in expenses are expected in Q4.

“Sales are running about 47% year over year and, unfortunately, are not expected to improve soon given that the principal source of these sales is our legacy businesses that are so dependent on new residential and commercial construction - in particular our pool business that is tied strongly to new construction in the residential housing market”, said Joe Kaveski, Energy Focus CEO.  “This underlines the appropriateness of our strategy to exit these businesses and refocus the company’s resources to provide turnkey lighting energy services to the growing public sector existing building market.”

“We spent $2.3 million cash this quarter which included expenses of about $1.0 million for restructuring and debt pay down, as well as legal and accounting fees associated with our rights offering, acquisition and divestiture efforts. Cash use for normal operations of $1.3 million declined about $100,000 compared to the last quarter due to continued reductions in overhead,” continued Mr. Kaveski.  “Cash usage for normal operations is expected to continue to decline in the fourth quarter with continued improvements in efficiency.”

“In addition we’ve made significant progress on our plan to acquire a lighting retrofit business with the successful completion of our rights offering which will provide funding for the acquisition,” added Mr. Kaveski.  “We’ve recently received an additional $3.2 million in new government contracts and have made our first sales through the GSA Federal Supply Schedule.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call today, Monday, November 16th at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the third quarter, 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US/Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (international/local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6142751. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately ten minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at Investor Events in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following seven days by dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US/Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6142751. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at Investor Events on November 16, 2009 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. These solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the United States Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the United States Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the United States government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others.  Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the United Kingdom, and Germany. For more information, see http://www.efoi.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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our/or our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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 Report 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its Third Quarter, 2009 Earnings Conference Call

11/09/2009

SOLON, Ohio, November 9, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 3rd Quarter 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6142751. Participants are asked to call the assigned number

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SOLON, Ohio, November 9, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 3rd Quarter 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6142751. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US/Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6142751. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on November 12, 2009 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others.  Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the United Kingdom, and Germany. For more information, please visit our website at 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. 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its Third Quarter, 2009 Earnings Conference Call

11/09/2009

SOLON, Ohio, November 9, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 3rd Quarter 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6142751. Participants are asked to call the assigned number

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SOLON, Ohio, November 9, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Monday, November 16, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 3rd Quarter 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6142751. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-877-604-9668 (US/Canada) or 1-719-325-4812 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6142751. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on November 12, 2009 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others.  Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the United Kingdom, and Germany. For more information, please visit our website at 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. 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. 

Energy Focus, Inc. Announces Successful Completion of Its Rights Offering

11/02/2009

Solon, OH – November 2, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced the successful completion of its common stock rights offering to its shareholders. With approximately $3.75 million collected and 5.0 million shares sold, the company exceeded its target of $3.5 million. Energy Focus’ Board of Directors closed the offering today as of 5:00 PM EDT October 30, 2009. This timing coincides with the close of the first subscription

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Solon, OH – November 2, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in
providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced the successful completion
of its common stock rights offering to its shareholders. With approximately $3.75
million collected and 5.0 million shares sold, the company exceeded its target of $3.5
million. Energy Focus’ Board of Directors closed the offering today as of 5:00 PM EDT
October 30, 2009. This timing coincides with the close of the first subscription period
which began October 6, 2009 and covered the exercise of rights by shareholders. A
second period, scheduled to begin November 2, 2009 and to close on November 13, 2009
covering unsubscribed shares has been cancelled.

The main purpose of the offering was to raise funds for the acquisition of Stones River
Companies (“SRC”) of Nashville, Tennessee, a leading lighting energy services
company, as part of Energy Focus’ strategy to become a turnkey lighting energy solutions
company. The acquisition of SRC is expected to close in the next 30 days.

“I am delighted by our shareholders’ broad participation in the offering,” said Joe
Kaveski, Energy Focus CEO. “These funds will help take us to the next level.”

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. These
solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over
conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes
numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy
efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High
Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state
and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels,
swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon,
OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the 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 forwardlooking
statements include statements regarding our future business outlook, our
products, our solutions, and our/or our work with leading customers including
governmental agencies. 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Awarded Additional $100,000 to Develop High Efficiency Solar Module

10/29/2009

SOLON, Ohio, October 29, 2009 - Energy Focus Inc., a global leader in energy efficient lighting, announced today that it has entered into a $100,000, twelve month contract with the DuPont-University of Delaware Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium as part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-funded effort to deliver advanced solar research to enable high efficiency, low cost photovoltaics. “We are pleased to receive the additional funding” said Roger Buelow, Energy Focus

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SOLON, Ohio, October 29, 2009 - Energy Focus Inc., a global leader in energy efficient lighting, announced today that it has entered into a $100,000, twelve month contract with the DuPont-University of Delaware Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium as part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-funded effort to deliver advanced solar research to enable high efficiency, low cost photovoltaics.

“We are pleased to receive the additional funding” said Roger Buelow, Energy Focus Chief Technology Officer. “The added effort will be directed toward utilizing our photovoltaic coating technologies to achieve low cost efficient “spectrum splitting.”

“This brings this phase of our solar program funding to $3.2 million.  We are pleased with both DARPA’s and the VHESC consortium’s confidence in us to deliver as this funding level reflects,” said Joe Kaveski, Energy Focus CEO.  “We are proud to be part of the team that we believe will make efficient, affordable solar panels a reality for the military and for all Americans.”

DARPA recently began the second two-year phase of a four-year program with the VHESC Consortium to raise the system power efficiency of a new class of solar modules to 40 percent and deliver engineering prototype modules that can be readily manufactured.

The modules under development by the VHESC team use an advanced optical “spectrum splitting” system that directs light from the sun into different paths corresponding to the color of the light, and concentrates the light onto photovoltaic cells that cover different segments of the solar spectrum.

DARPA is developing the VHESC solar module technology for compact renewable energy to power both permanent and mobile bases, as well as to reduce the considerable logistical burden of supplying energy (e.g., batteries and fuel) to the U.S. military in the field.

About Energy Focus, Inc

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy lighting solutions. Energy Focus has a long standing relationship with the US Government, including numerous projects for the DOE and DARPA creating energy efficient LED lighting systems and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cells.  Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed to the existing building market. The solutions provide energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. The 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 2009 and thereafter. 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites you to listen to its Rights Offering Presentation

10/27/2009

Energy Focus, Inc. Invites you to listen to its Rights Offering Presentation and view its Public Sector Lighting Retrofit Market Analysis White Paper Solon, OH – October 27, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, invites you to listen to its Rights Offering Presentation narrated by CEO Joe Kaveski. Further, the company has authored a white paper on the opportunity in the existing public sector building market. Both files can be found on

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites you to listen to its Rights Offering Presentation and view its Public Sector Lighting Retrofit Market Analysis White Paper
Solon, OH – October 27, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, invites you to listen to its Rights Offering Presentation narrated by CEO Joe Kaveski. Further, the company has authored a white paper on the opportunity in the existing public sector building market.

Both files can be found on Energy Focus’ website Investor page at http://www.energyfocusinc.com/investors, as well as a link to Energy Focus’ registration statement and prospectus for the rights offering, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discusses the subjects covered by the video and the white paper in more detail.

The video provides insight into the company’s plan to become a turnkey lighting energy services company. The company describes the public sector existing buildings market opportunity in detail and the impact of the acquisition of Stones River Companies, a premiere lighting energy services company.  The presentation also includes the company’s four step plan to become cash positive in 2010.

The factual white paper cites several research studies which together predict the energy efficiency market to grow to $700 billion by 2030 given the drive toward energy efficiency as well as federal, state and local mandates and incentives in place today.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy efficient lighting solutions. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA include creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cell. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others.  Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the United Kingdom, and Germany

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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and/or our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Departments of the Army and Air Force places $256,000 LED Lighting Order with Energy Focus, Inc.

10/07/2009

Order placed through through GSA Federal Supply Schedule. Lighting to Provide Energy Efficient security and area lighting for Minnesota Air National Guard Solon, OH – October 7, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced it received a $256,000 order from the Departments of the Army and Air Force to provide efficient area and security lighting for the Minnesota Air National Guard . The order for state-of-the-art LED lighting

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Order placed through through GSA Federal Supply Schedule. Lighting to Provide Energy Efficient security and area lighting for Minnesota Air National Guard

Solon, OH – October 7, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced it received a $256,000 order from the Departments of the Army and Air Force to provide efficient area and security lighting for the Minnesota Air National Guard . The order for state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures is expected to be fulfilled in October.

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus, Inc. said:  “We are delighted to be able to provide these efficient, long lived, LED outdoor lighting fixtures to the US Government.” Mr. Kaveski continued, “These high-tech LED luminaires use only a fraction of the energy of the conventional High Intensity Discharge (HID) fixtures typically used in outdoor area and security applications. In addition, LEDs offer “instant on” with no re-strike delay, perform in the coldest temperatures, are vibration and impact resistant and contain no mercury or lead.”

Energy Focus Inc. sees this order as further evidence that the general lighting market is ready to accept this new technology. While LEDs have been in use for almost 10 years for specialty lighting applications, it has only been in the last 2 years that LEDs have emerged as viable alternatives to existing general lighting technologies. The recent stimulus plan put into place by President Obama is further putting LED and other energy efficient technologies on the forefront. With Government agencies being early adopters, the commercial lighting market is expected to follow in adopting these technologies. 

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps.  Energy Focus’ solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting.  Energy Focus also has a long-standing relationship with the US Government.  Energy Focus’ 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.  Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  For more information, see http://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 Energy Focus’ future business outlook, its products, its solutions, and its work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. finalizes terms for its $3.5 Million Rights Offering

10/02/2009

Lead Investor and board member, David Gelbaum, announces The Quercus Trust’s support for the Offering Solon, OH – October 2, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced terms for its $3.5 million common stock rights offering.  Energy Focus’ Board of Directors has set the exercise price of the rights at $0.75 per share of common stock after considering many factors, including the Company’s history, the historical and

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Lead Investor and board member, David Gelbaum, announces The Quercus Trust’s support for the Offering

Solon, OH – October 2, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced terms for its $3.5 million common stock rights offering.  Energy Focus’ Board of Directors has set the exercise price of the rights at $0.75 per share of common stock after considering many factors, including the Company’s history, the historical and current market price of its common stock, the ability of rights holders to subscribe for additional shares, the terms and expenses of this offering relative to other alternatives for raising capital, the size of this offering, and the general condition of the securities market.

Lead investor and member of the Board of Directors, David Gelbaum, announced today that The Quercus Trust will exercise its rights to purchase $700,000 or 20% of the offering and maintain its current ownership position of the Company. 

The purpose of the offering is to raise equity capital for general corporate and working capital purposes as well as to fund the acquisition of Stones River Companies of Nashville, Tennessee, a leading lighting energy services company, as part of Energy Focus’ strategy to become a turnkey lighting energy solutions company. 

Under the terms of the rights offering, the Company will distribute at no charge to its shareholders of record as of 5 PM Oct 5, 2009 transferable rights to purchase up to $3.5 million of common stock at $0.75 per share for a total maximum distribution of approximately 4.7 million registered shares.  Each shareholder of record will receive one transferable right for every share of common stock owned by the shareholder at the time the offering begins. Each right will entitle the holder to purchase one share of common stock at the established subscription price per share. Shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for shares not subscribed for by other shareholders.

The offering will occur in two successive periods.  The Company expects that the first period will begin October 6, 2009 and close at 5PM Eastern Standard Time October 30, 2009 and covers the exercise of rights by subscribing shareholders.  The second period is expected to begin November 2, 2009 and close November 13, 2009 at 5 PM Eastern Standard Time and covers the subscription for any unsubscribed shares by shareholders or other interested parties who receive rights directly from the Company.

The Company has filed an amended registration statement covering the offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924168/000095012309047726/l37475csv1za.htm.  These rights may not be sold or offers to buy them be accepted, nor may the rights be exercised or shares of common stock issued, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective.  Once the statement becomes effective and the offering begins, record date shareholders may obtain the prospectus and other offering and subscription materials from the subscription agent, BNY Mellon Shareowner Services, Attn: Corporate Action Department, 27th Floor, 480 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07310; 1-866-282-4940 (toll free); 1-201-680-6579 (collect).

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps.  Energy Focus solutions provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting.  Energy Focus also has a long standing relationship with the US Government.  Energy Focus’ 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. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, 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, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  For more information, see http://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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and our/or our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. to Penetrate Public Building Lighting Market with Strategic Acquisition

09/29/2009

Signs Letter of Intent to acquire Stones River Companies of Nashville, TN Solon, OH – September 29, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that it intends to acquire Stones River Companies of Nashville, Tennessee, a leading lighting energy services company. The transaction, subject to completion of due diligence and approval by both companies’ boards of directors is expected to close within the next 90 days. Energy Focus’

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Signs Letter of Intent to acquire Stones River Companies of Nashville, TN

Solon, OH – September 29, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that it intends to acquire Stones River Companies of Nashville, Tennessee, a leading lighting energy services company. The transaction, subject to completion of due diligence and approval by both companies’ boards of directors is expected to close within the next 90 days. Energy Focus’ management believes the acquisition of SRC will be accretive for the fiscal year 2010 as well as be a catalyst for growth going forward.

As part of its strategy to become a turnkey lighting energy services company, Energy Focus, Inc. is accelerating this transition through the acquisition of SRC which establishes a sales and delivery channel into the $100 billion public sector existing building market for energy efficient lighting solutions. Energy Focus, Inc. believes the combination of an advanced lighting technology supplier with a comprehensive lighting solutions services platform will allow it to penetrate markets in multiple geographies expanded by the recent government stimulus activity.

Jami Hall, President of Stones River Companies (SRC) commented:  “I am delighted to announce SRC’s joining with Energy Focus, Inc.  I believe that as a part of Energy Focus, Inc., SRC has the potential of taking our lighting energy services business to the next level.  We’ve seen our public sector pipeline grow dramatically with the stimulus as well as with the government’s renewed emphasis on saving both energy and improving the environment. We see Energy Focus, Inc. at the forefront of advanced high-performance, efficient lighting technology.”

Joseph Kaveski, CEO, Energy Focus, Inc. said:  “SRC’s business is based primarily on retrofitting existing public sector buildings with energy efficiency lighting, which is a significant benefactor of stimulus funding.  By joining our forces, we expect to see dramatic growth in our energy services solutions business.” Mr. Kaveski continued, “The combination of Energy Focus’ energy efficient technology added to SRC’s established sales and delivery capability offers a value added package that no other lighting energy services company provides in our targeted markets.”

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps.  Energy Focus’ solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting.  Energy Focus also has a long-standing relationship with the US Government.  Energy Focus’ 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.  Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About Stones River Companies

Stones River Electric was founded by Jami Wilson Hall in 1990 with a vision to take her new company in a different direction from the typical electrical contracting company.  While most electrical contractors were concentrating on the construction market, Stones River Electric specialized in energy management systems, energy conservation projects, lighting upgrades, maintenance contracts and electrical/lighting installation and maintenance.  This innovative approach proved to be very successful in establishing a unique niche in the marketplace.

Stones River Companies was later formed to support the distinct offerings of a lighting solution and design firm.  These services include the design and implementation of energy efficient lighting measures to provide projects and services primarily in a regional marketplace, encompassing several states surrounding Tennessee.  In 2002, Stones River Companies began offering lighting retrofit projects in support of Energy Services Companies serving the public sector existing building market.

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 Energy Focus’ future business outlook, its products, its solutions, and its work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. awarded $3.1Million to Develop High Efficiency Solar Module with DARPA Consortium

09/24/2009

“Spectrum splitting” optical approach seen as key to achieving Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium’s efficiency and cost objectives SOLON, Ohio, September 24, 2009 - Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy efficient lighting, announced today that it has entered into a $3.1M, two-year contract with the DuPont-University of Delaware Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium as part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-funded effort to deliver

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“Spectrum splitting” optical approach seen as key to achieving Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium’s efficiency and cost objectives

SOLON, Ohio, September 24, 2009 - Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy efficient lighting, announced today that it has entered into a $3.1M, two-year contract with the DuPont-University of Delaware Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium as part of a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)-funded effort to deliver advanced solar research to enable high efficiency, low cost photovoltaics.

“Energy Focus’ role on the VHESC program during the initial phase of the effort helped pave the way for the developments to date. We’re proud to be a member of such an accomplished team,” said Roger Buelow, Energy Focus’ Chief Technology Officer.

“A key part of our company’s vision is to be able to provide distributed, low cost energy that enables buildings to be completely off grid. It is our hope that this research will make that a reality for the military and for all Americans,” added Joe Kaveski, CEO.

DARPA recently began the second two-year phase of a four-year program with the VHESC Consortium to raise the system power efficiency of a new class of solar modules to 40 percent and deliver engineering prototype modules that can be readily manufactured.

The modules under development by the VHESC team use a novel optical “spectrum splitting” system that directs light from the sun into different paths corresponding to the color of the light, and concentrates the light onto photovoltaic cells that cover different segments of the solar spectrum.

DARPA is developing the VHESC solar module technology for compact renewable energy to power both permanent and mobile bases, as well as to reduce the considerable logistical burden of supplying energy (e.g., batteries and fuel) to the U.S. military in the field.

About Energy Focus, Inc

Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus has a long standing relationship with the US Government.  EFOI’s numerous projects for the DOE and DARPA include creating energy efficient LED lighting systems and the next generation Very High Efficiency Solar Cells.  Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed to the existing building market. The solutions provide energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. The 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 2009 and thereafter. 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Announces $3.5 Million Rights Offering

09/09/2009

Solon, OH – September 9, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that it intends to effect a $3.5 million common stock rights offering to its shareholders in order to raise equity capital to fund the acquisition of a Lighting Energy Services Company as well as for general corporate and working capital purposes. Prior to the offering, the exercise price per share of the rights will be set by our board of directors after considering

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Solon, OH – September 9, 2009 – Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a leader in providing energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that it intends to effect a $3.5 million common stock rights offering to its shareholders in order to raise equity capital to fund the acquisition of a Lighting Energy Services Company as well as for general corporate and working capital purposes. Prior to the offering, the exercise price per share of the rights will be set by our board of directors after considering many factors including; our history, the historical and current market price of our common stock, the ability of rights holders to subscribe for additional shares, the terms and expenses of this offering relative to other alternatives for raising capital, the size of this offering, and the general condition of the securities market. 

The Company has filed a registration statement covering this offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/924168/000095012309041356/l37475sv1.htm).
The distribution of rights and commencement of the offering will occur promptly following the effectiveness of that registration statement.

Under the terms of the rights offering, we will distribute at no charge to our shareholders transferable rights to purchase up to $3.5 million of common stock at the established subscription price per share.  Seven million shares will be registered for this offering. We will distribute to each shareholder one transferable right for every share of common stock owned by the shareholder at the time this offering begins. Each right will entitle the holder to purchase one share of common stock at the established subscription price per share. Shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for shares not subscribed for by other shareholders.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state. The rights offering, which will be launched immediately following the effectiveness of the registration statement relating to the offering, will be made only by means of a prospectus.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps.  Energy Focus solutions provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting.  Energy Focus also has a long standing relationship with the US Government.  Energy Focus’ 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. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, state and local governmental agencies, 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, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  For more information, see http://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 our future business outlook, our products, our solutions, and/or our work with leading customers including governmental agencies.  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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. awarded an additional $0.5 million to provide LED lighting for US Navy Ships

08/19/2009

SOLON, Ohio, August 19, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a $0.5 million SBIR extension grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and produce solid state lighting fixtures for general use on Navy ships. The new fixtures will replace 50 and 110 Watt water tight incandescent fixtures now in use. With the addition of these new fixtures Energy Focus Inc. will be able to

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SOLON, Ohio, August 19, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that it has been awarded a $0.5 million SBIR extension grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop and produce solid state lighting fixtures for general use on Navy ships. The new fixtures will replace 50 and 110 Watt water tight incandescent fixtures now in use. With the addition of these new fixtures Energy Focus Inc. will be able to offer energy efficient, long-life LED lighting alternatives to replace both incandescent and fluorescent systems across the entire Navy fleet. Utilizing its proprietary Ultra Low Distortion Solid State Power Supply technology, the fixtures to be developed over the next 11 months will replace inefficient incandescent fixtures. Beyond efficiency, life, and maintenance specifications, the fixtures must meet the Navy's new stringent requirements for LED systems which include light output, shock and vibration, corrosion, EMC and EMI compliance, “The SSL lights developed under this grant will save a significant amount of energy and maintenance. As an example, using only 26 watts, a new LED fixture saves 76% (or 84W) over the incandescent fixture it replaces. In addition, we fully expect that bulb replacement will become a thing of the past with the LEDs' projected lifetime of up to 50,000 hours or more,” commented Roger Buelow, Energy Focus CTO. “With the addition of this $0.5 million grant, the Department of Defense has now awarded Energy Focus $1.9 million to develop energy efficient LED lighting for the US Navy. We are both proud and pleased to be selected to make a difference in the future of lighting for the United States military,” said Joe Kaveski, Energy Focus CEO. “We pledge, too, that Energy Focus' incandescent replacement LED technology will go beyond military applications, saving energy for the country as a whole in broad commercial applications providing energy efficient, mercuryfree, long-life alternatives to the incandescent bulbs which the US is phasing out beginning in 2012.”

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, 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 2009 and thereafter. 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.

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ENERGY FOCUS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2009 RESULTS

10/13/2009

SOLON, Ohio, August 13, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Financial and operating highlights include the following:  — Net sales at $3.8 million for the second quarter 2009 increased 36.0%, with respect to first quarter 2009 sales of $2.8 million.  However, this was a decrease of 49.9% versus the second quarter in 2008.  — Cash utilization was markedly reduced during the second quarter

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SOLON, Ohio, August 13, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Financial and operating highlights include the following: 
— Net sales at $3.8 million for the second quarter 2009 increased 36.0%, with respect to first quarter 2009 sales of $2.8 million.  However, this was a decrease of 49.9% versus the second quarter in 2008. 
— Cash utilization was markedly reduced during the second quarter of 2009 to $1.2 million, compared to $3.8 million for the first quarter of 2009 and $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2008. The company finished the second quarter with a balance sheet showing cash of $5.6 million, and total shareholders' equity of $11.9 million.  . 
— The net loss in the quarter was $2.3 million ($0.16 per share) compared to the net loss of 3.0 million ($0.21 per share) in the first quarter of 2009, an improvement of $0.7 million.
— Operating expenses were reduced $229,000 (net of a non-cash charge for impairment of fixed assets of $165,000) for the quarter compared to the first quarter of 2009 and $1.0 million or 24.0% compared to the second quarter of 2008.  Continued reductions in expenses are expected in Q3 and Q4

“While the business environment remains extremely challenging and our sales are lower when compared to 2008, I am nonetheless encouraged to see sales improving quarter over quarter,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “I would also like to report that we are making good progress towards accelerating our transformation out of the residential and new construction markets and into the existing building market.  The company has retained a broker to aggressively market its legacy businesses. In addition, the company continues to secure existing building energy solutions projects in the private sector and is intensifying its efforts to develop sales partnerships to take advantage of stimulus money available for public sector buildings.  In particular, we have received a great deal of interest from the introduction of our new line of LED based general illumination parking garage fixtures which are positioned to capitalize on projects funded with stimulus money.  Furthermore, I am very excited that the US Government has recently awarded Energy Focus a $1.4 million contract to supply the next generation of LED based lighting for US Navy ships.  Finally, the company continues to be focused on improving its financial position both by aggressively reducing costs as well as by exploring external financing alternatives.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 13th at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the second quarter, 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-417-2254 (US/Canada) or 1-719-457-2639 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6204981. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.
The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 888-203-1112 (US/Canada) or 719-457-0820 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6204981. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on August 13, 2009 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps.  Energy Focus solutions provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting.  Energy Focus also has a long standing relationship with the US Government.  Energy Focus' 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. Customers include supermarket chains, the US government, 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, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  For more information, see http://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 2009 and thereafter.  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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its Second Quarter, 2009 Earnings Conference Call

08/06/2009

SOLON, Ohio, August 6, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 13th at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the second quarter, 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-417-2254 (US Canada) or 1-719-457-2639 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6204981. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call

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SOLON, Ohio, August 6, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 13th at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the second quarter, 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-417-2254 (US Canada) or 1-719-457-2639 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 6204981. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 888-203-1112 (US/Canada) or 719-457-0820 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 6204981. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on August 13, 2009 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, 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 2009 and thereafter. 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. selected to receive $1.4 million contract to provide LED lighting for US Navy

07/30/2009

SOLON, Ohio, July 30, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that it has been selected to receive a $1.4 million contract by the Naval Research Warfare Center to develop and produce solid state lighting fixtures for use specifically on Virginia Class attack submarines.  The new fixtures will replace single, double and triple tube fluorescent water tight fixtures now in use as well as provide solid state replacements for existing

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SOLON, Ohio, July 30, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that it has been selected to receive a $1.4 million contract by the Naval Research Warfare Center to develop and produce solid state lighting fixtures for use specifically on Virginia Class attack submarines.  The new fixtures will replace single, double and triple tube fluorescent water tight fixtures now in use as well as provide solid state replacements for existing fluorescent based berth lights.  Once qualified, the new solid state fixtures will be available as lighting alternatives across the fleet.

Utilizing Energy Focus' proprietary Solid State Optical Delivery technology, the fixtures, to be developed over the next 12 months, must meet the Navy's new stringent requirements for LED systems which include light output, shock and vibration, corrosion, EMC and EMI compliance, efficiency, life, and maintenance specifications.  “We feel confident that the new fixtures will not only meet but exceed military requirements given the extensive development and testing of the base technology we've already done at sea under DARPA sponsorship over the past three years,” commented Roger Buelow, Energy Focus CTO.

“Energy Focus' selection, while not only making a difference in the future of lighting for the United States military, is a great example of a military program making a difference in the future of lighting for our nation” said Joe Kaveski, CEO.  “We expect that Energy Focus' Solid State Optical Delivery technology will find application far beyond the military to provide energy efficient, mercury-free, long-life alternatives to fluorescent bulbs in commercial applications.”

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, 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 2009 and thereafter. 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Announces New Line of Energy Efficient LED Parking Garage Fixtures

07/08/2009

Solon, OH July 8, 2009 Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that it is offering a 2, 3, and 4 lamp LED Parking Garage Fixture using its newest LED lighting solution energy efficient LED Light Tubes aimed directly at addressing President Obama and Energy Secretary Chu's recent challenge to reduce America's energy consumption for lighting to less than the current 7% of overall energy consumption. Gerritt Reinders, Energy

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Solon, OH July 8, 2009 Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that it is offering a 2, 3, and 4 lamp LED Parking Garage Fixture using its newest LED lighting solution energy efficient LED Light Tubes aimed directly at addressing President Obama and Energy Secretary Chu's recent challenge to reduce America's energy consumption for lighting to less than the current 7% of overall energy consumption.

Gerritt Reinders, Energy Focus' VP of Solutions Sales, commented:  “Using only about half the power of conventional fluorescent fixtures and about one third that of conventional metal halide fixtures our new retrofit product offers all the advantages of LED lighting controllability, low maintenance and full output even at the coldest temperatures but with an important difference: Energy Focus' product can do it at only a fraction of the cost of 1st generation “high power” LED approaches.”

“The “secret,” Joe Kaveski, Energy Focus' CEO said, “is in using 200 low power, but highly efficient LEDs to distribute both the light and heat over the length of the four foot tube.  That approach neatly solves the thermal problems normally associated with high output LED solutions without expensive heat sinks while allowing us to incorporate much of the hardware that's been devolved over the years for fluorescent.”

“Energy and maintenance savings are equally as important as first cost in creating a sustainable solution,” Mr. Kaveski continued.  “Because our LED Parking Garage solution can pay for itself and generate significant savings over its long life even without considering rebates, we expect the strong interest we've received from pre-viewing the new line of fixtures with customers only to increase as the government's stimulus projects come on line later this year.  In particular, we believe by offering an LED solution that's both affordable and efficient that we've addressed GSA Acting Administrator Paul Prouty's February call to convert parking garages to LED lighting.”

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. 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 2009 and thereafter. 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in its 1st Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call

04/29/2009

SOLON, Ohio, April 27, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 1st Quarter 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-643-3205 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 97395145. Participants are asked to call the assigned number

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SOLON, Ohio, April 27, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, May 4, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 1st Quarter 2009 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-643-3205 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 97395145. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 97395145. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on May 04, 2009 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. 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. 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.

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Energy Focus Inc. selected by the US Army to Develop LED Infrared Flare

03/31/2009

SOLON, Ohio, March 25, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that it has been selected by the DOD (Department of Defense) to receive a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research ("SBIR") Grant to begin the development of a “Solid State Infrared Replacement for M-278 Flare” for the US Army's Hydra Rocket system. “EFOI is honored to have been selected to conduct this important research.  We are confident

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SOLON, Ohio, March 25, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that it has been selected by the DOD (Department of Defense) to receive a Phase I Small Business Innovative Research ("SBIR") Grant to begin the development of a “Solid State Infrared Replacement for M-278 Flare” for the US Army's Hydra Rocket system.

“EFOI is honored to have been selected to conduct this important research.  We are confident that we can build upon our advanced thermal and optical technology to produce the best system for the United States' Soldiers.” says Roger Buelow, CTO at Energy Focus Inc. The operational difficulties of the present system are related to the poorly controlled chemical combustion nature of the source. A solid state LED-based technology upgrade is ideal as it does not generate high internal temperatures, has high reliability, and can be engineered to radiate no energy outside the desired band (700-1100 nm).

“The technical challenges presented by the Army are tremendous, but at the end we will have made breakthroughs that should unlock the next generation of LED lighting.” notes Laszlo Takacs, Director or R&D. The operational benefits of the LED Infrared flare include higher ignition reliability, little or no visible light output, and no risk of fires started on the ground or at the parachute components. LEDs operate with higher reliability than other light sources and with much greater safety than incendiary sources. Use of the LED would also provide a more consistent output both in power and in duration. Most significantly, the system would emit little or no visible light at all.

“This selection is another in a long string of examples of how Energy Focus Inc.'s technology and product focus is making a difference in the future of the United States Military.” says Joe Kaveski, CEO.

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, 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 2009 and thereafter. 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. 

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ENERGY FOCUS, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

03/26/2009

SOLON, Ohio, March 26, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008.  Financial and operating highlights include the following:  — Revenues for the year were $22,950,000, comparable to revenues of $22,898,000 in 2007. The net loss in the year was $14,448,000 ($1.02 per share) compared to a net loss of $11,317,000 ($0.98 per share) for 2007.  — Fourth quarter revenues were $4,140,000, a 23.9%

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SOLON, Ohio, March 26, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. 
Financial and operating highlights include the following: 
— Revenues for the year were $22,950,000, comparable to revenues of $22,898,000 in 2007. The net loss in the year was $14,448,000 ($1.02 per share) compared to a net loss of $11,317,000 ($0.98 per share) for 2007. 
— Fourth quarter revenues were $4,140,000, a 23.9% decrease over sales in the fourth quarter of 2007 of $5,440,000.  The net loss in the quarter was $7,776,000 ($0.52 per share) compared to the net loss of $3,666,000 ($0.31 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2007.
— Included in the 2008 net loss is a non-cash expense of $4,305,000 for the impairment of goodwill. Also included in the 2008 net loss is total expense in the amount of $1,071,000 related to the modification of the definition of slow-moving and obsolete inventory.  Management deemed this modification appropriate as technology changes within the lighting industry continues to accelerate.  Pro forma net loss without these transactions would have decreased to $2,400,000 ($0.16 per share) for the quarter and $9,072,000 ($0.64 per share) for 2008.
— The company finished the year with a balance sheet showing cash at $10,568,000 and total shareholders' equity of $16,789,000, which includes $9,335,000 received March 14, 2008 from an equity financing, net of expenses.  Cash utilization for the year was $7,486,000 compared to $7,556,000 for 2007.
— Operating expenses, net of the $4,305,000 goodwill impairment in 2008, decreased by 11.1%, $1,984,000, for the year compared to 2007.  Operating expenses declined by 25.5%, $1,093,000, for the quarter (excluding impairment charges).
— Energy Efficient EFO sales increased to $10,888,000, for the year, compared to $7,011,000 for 2007, an increase of 55.3%.
— The Company expects to receive a “going concern” opinion from its independent auditor, Grant Thornton, LLP.

“I continue to be encouraged by our 55% increase in energy efficient product sales in spite of an extremely difficult global economy”, said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “While I believe this difficult environment will continue into 2009, I also believe Energy Focus should clearly benefit as funds become available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 which emphasizes energy efficient lighting and green buildings.  Moreover, I believe that our drive to transform the Company into a comprehensive lighting energy solutions provider could not have been timed better.  Our new solutions sales team and new energy-efficient products are perfectly positioned to address the opportunities created by our country's renewed emphasis on creating energy efficient green buildings.  Providing turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions will be the foundation of the Company's viability in 2009 and provide for growth in 2010 and beyond.  However, the company continues to aggressively reduce costs with year over year expense reductions at about $2 million dollars in 2008 with comparable reductions expected in 2009.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on March, 26, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST) to review the fourth quarter and full year 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 91696192. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.  The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following seven days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 91696192. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, 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 http://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 2009 and thereafter. 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in its 2008 Earnings Conference Call

03/23/2009

SOLON, Ohio, March 23, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 4th Quarter and full year, 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-643-3205 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 91696192. Participants are asked to call the

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SOLON, Ohio, March 23, 2009—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, will host a conference call on Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the 4th Quarter and full year, 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-643-3205 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 91696192. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 91696192. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on March 26, 2009 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, 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 2009 and thereafter. 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. 

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Energy Focus, Inc. Provides Striking LED Fountain Lighting for the World Famous Burj Dubai

03/05/2009

SOLON, Ohio, March 05, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the famous Burj Dubai will be illuminated with its Crescent brand LED lighting products. Crescent Lighting, a whole owned subsidiary of Energy Focus, Inc., headquartered in the UK, offers a full line of LED based lighting solutions to international markets. The Burj Dubai is the tallest man-made structure ever built, despite being incomplete. At its current

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SOLON, Ohio, March 05, 2009-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the famous Burj Dubai will be illuminated with its Crescent brand LED lighting products. Crescent Lighting, a whole owned subsidiary of Energy Focus, Inc., headquartered in the UK, offers a full line of LED based lighting solutions to international markets.

The Burj Dubai is the tallest man-made structure ever built, despite being incomplete. At its current building state the tower stands 2,684 ft tall and forms the center point for of the 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) development called “Downtown Dubai”.

Energy Focus Inc. has long been an international corporation with subsidiaries in the UK and Germany and international sales representatives around the world. “Our strong international presence positions us to provide our unique energy efficient lighting solutions to premiere installations around the world,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “We're absolutely delighted to add the Burj Dubai to that list.”

With lighting consulting group PAEMS of the PA Group, Crescent Lighting, and its Dubai representative, Cinmar Lighting, helped create a water spectacle with light, sound and special effects to the impressive fountains outside the giant skyscraper, Burj Dubai. The group chose a variety of Red, Green and Blue ("RGB") color changing LED products suitable for underwater installations. With extra long life LED technology packaged in non-corrosive stainless steel fixtures, Crescent's products are the perfect solution for a low-maintenance, high quality lighting installation that's easily controlled through industry standard DMX protocol for a nearly infinite range of color programming.

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. 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 2009 and thereafter. 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.

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Cleantech Investor, David Gelbaum, Joins Energy Focus' Board of Directors

02/27/2009

SOLON, Ohio, February 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI –News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is pleased to announce the election of Cleantech Investor, David Gelbaum, to the Company’s Board of Directors. “Energy Focus is a global source for the most energy-efficient lighting technologies available and we are aggressively enhancing our business development capabilities,” said Joseph Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “I

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SOLON, Ohio, February 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI –News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is pleased to announce the election of Cleantech Investor, David Gelbaum, to the Company’s Board of Directors.

“Energy Focus is a global source for the most energy-efficient lighting technologies available and we are aggressively enhancing our business development capabilities,” said Joseph Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “I am truly pleased to have Mr. Gelbaum join our Board of Directors. His expertise in the Cleantech space, particularly his experience fostering the development of emerging solar technologies, will be a great asset to Energy Focus as we drive forward to commercialize the breakthrough in solar efficiency we've achieved with our VHESC partners.”

“I feel fortunate to be invested in Energy Focus and look forward to contributing to its success as a director of the company” commented Mr. Gelbaum. “The company has tremendous potential to be a major provider of energy efficient lighting solutions as well to take solar generation to the next level.  It couldn't come at a better time.”

“Mr. Gelbaum has been a private investor since 2002. From 1972 until 2002, he developed quantitative models for stock price returns and derivative securities for TGS Management, and from 1972 until 1989 he worked at Oakley & Sutton in a similar capacity. Mr. Gelbaum has been a strong supporter of the environment and outdoor education and in 2006 was named the 9th Most Influential Person in Southern California by the Los Angeles Times Magazine for his work in protecting the environment in Southern California.
Now, with his wife, Monica, Mr. Gelbaum is a trustee in the The Quercus Trust. Almost all of the Quercus Trust's investments are in the Cleantech space. In addition to holding approximately 18% of Energy Focus' common stock, the Trust includes in its holdings other alternate energy names such as Applied Solar Modules, Axion Power, EntechSolar and ThermoEnergy. In addition to these public holdings, the fund has interests in a number of privately held companies in the Cleantech space.”

About Energy Focus, Inc
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO®, 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 ("VEHSC").  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 2009 and thereafter and 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.

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Energy Focus Inc. becomes official GSA Schedule contractor of energy efficient lighting products

02/16/2009

SOLON, Ohio, February 16, 2009-- 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!® online shopping and

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SOLON, Ohio, February 16, 2009-- 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!® 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®, 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.

CONTACT:  Energy Focus, Inc., Public Relations Office +1-440-715-1295, pr@energyfocusinc.com, or Energy Focus, Inc., Investor Relations Office +1-440-715-1289, ir@energyfoucsinc.com

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Energy Focus Names Seasoned Energy Solutions Executive Gerrit Reinders as Vice President of Sales

01/20/2009

SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy efficient lighting technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerrit Reinders as Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. Mr. Reinders will report directly to Energy Focus’ CEO Joseph Kaveski. As Vice President of Sales, Mr. Reinders will be responsible for directing and expanding Energy Focus’ new Lighting Solutions Sales organization. “I am

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SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy efficient lighting technology solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gerrit Reinders as Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. Mr. Reinders will report directly to Energy Focus’ CEO Joseph Kaveski.

As Vice President of Sales, Mr. Reinders will be responsible for directing and expanding Energy Focus’ new Lighting Solutions Sales organization.

“I am pleased and excited that Gerrit has accepted the leadership of our new Solutions Sales organization,” said Joseph Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “Gerrit has a proven track record of building large and profitable energy solutions businesses driven by aggressive sales and marketing efforts. For Energy Focus, bringing this depth of strategic knowledge and tactical experience to the company’s suite of sustainable lighting solutions is the next logical step in our development. By squarely focusing on sales, Gerrit will position Energy Focus for dynamic growth.”

“Energy Focus is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the global need for sustainable energy solutions,” said Joseph Kaveski. “With the company’s list of highly energy efficient LED and HID lighting systems, Energy Focus has a broad offering of proven technologies and a range of products that already exceed the US government’s lighting mandates for 2020. These products are saving many customers energy, money, and time today, and are environmentally friendly as well. Gerrit is exactly the right person to engage Energy Focus into the global market opportunity, afforded by these technologies. He has accepted the challenge to aggressively accelerate Energy Focus’ revenue and earnings growth by emphasizing the marketing and sales of self funding and sustainable energy solutions.”

Gerrit Reinders has a distinguished 23-year career in sales and sales management in the energy management industry. Mr. Reinders has held many corporate and field positions with the world’s foremost energy service providers. His most recent position was that of Director, Global Energy and Sustainability Programs.

Mr. Reinders holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University and an M.B.A. from Keller Graduate School of Management.

About Energy Focus, Inc

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. 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 http://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.

CONTACT:  Energy Focus, Inc., Public Relations Office +1-440-715-1295, pr@energyfocusinc.com, or Energy Focus, Inc., Investor Relations Office +1-440-715-1289 ir@energyfoucsinc.com

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Famed LasVegas New York-New York(TM) Hotel and Casino Glows Anew Under Energy Efficient LED Lighting

01/14/2009

SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the famed New York-New York Hotel and Casino has installed Energy Focus lighting systems to update the casino’s exterior appearance. “The New York-New York Hotel and Casino is a landmark in Las Vegas and we are proud to be part of its lighting renovation,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “While we often

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SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the famed New York-New York Hotel and Casino has installed Energy Focus lighting systems to update the casino’s exterior appearance.

“The New York-New York Hotel and Casino is a landmark in Las Vegas and we are proud to be part of its lighting renovation,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “While we often stress the great energy efficiency of our products, they also create beautiful lighting effects, especially for architectural applications.  Guests can expect to see some spectacular lighting, while the hotel can expect to see less than a third of the energy costs.  In addition the hotel can expect significantly reduced maintenance costs due to the extremely long life of our LED systems.”

New York-New York Hotel and Casino is built after its name patron, the city of New York, NY. Its architecture creates an impression of the New York City skyline and its interior design brings its guest into the heart of the city that never sleeps. The hotel includes several towers configured to resemble New York City skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building.  Outlining the buildings are side-emitting fibers driven with Energy Focus’ energy efficient LED e-Luminators(TM) to illuminate the facades at night.

Energy Focus’ unique and energy efficient lighting systems are a key part of the hotel’s lighting revitalization. Fiberstars, Energy Focus’ architectural lighting division, worked closely with the hotel and ultimately installed the LED e-Luminators to create beautiful and dramatic effects. All together, Energy Focus installed more than 450 color programmable high brightness LED lighting systems to create the unique outline.

About Energy Focus

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 products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa 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, spa manufacturers 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 http://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. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Provides Energy Saving EFO® LED Lighting Solutions for Shipboard Use

12/30/2008

SOLON, Ohio, Dec.30—Energy Focus, Inc., a global leader in energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that the company has installed high efficiency lighting fixtures to retrofit 100% of the high-bay lighting in a hangar deck on board an Arleigh Burke class Destroyer.  The new EFO LED lights are part of a continuing effort to reduce energy and maintenance costs. The fixtures and underlying technology were developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) High Efficiency

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SOLON, Ohio, Dec.30—Energy Focus, Inc., a global leader in energy efficient lighting solutions, today announced that the company has installed high efficiency lighting fixtures to retrofit 100% of the high-bay lighting in a hangar deck on board an Arleigh Burke class Destroyer.  The new EFO LED lights are part of a continuing effort to reduce energy and maintenance costs. The fixtures and underlying technology were developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) High Efficiency Distributed Lighting (HEDLight) program.  This installation follows a year long demonstration on board naval vessels that replaced existing fluorescent, incandescent, and halogen lighting with various HEDLight lighting solutions.

The developed lighting solutions incorporate solid state lighting technology.  The fixtures include long life high efficiency light emitting diodes (LED) globe fixtures with a power savings of up to 87%, and LED berth lights for general berthing compartments which provide a 14% power savings.  All fixtures were designed to be direct replacements to eliminate retrofit concerns and reduce installation costs.

“The improvement in visibility and amount of light in the work area is as impressive as the energy and maintenance savings,” said Roger Buelow, CTO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “These 60 lumen per watt fixtures, operating at more than four times the efficiency of the ones they replaced, give the sailors more and better light to work under.  In addition we expect the new LED lights to continue working without failure for many years to come.  DARPA's support was instrumental in accelerating this technology to allow us to help the Fleet reduce its maintenance woes and fuel costs while improving the sailor's visibility.”

“Our nations' Fleet is currently illuminated with 1950's lighting technology.  LED lighting on this Arleigh Burke class Destroyer is an important step towards the Navy's beginning to retrofit the entire fleet,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets.  Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications.  The Company's headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio.  The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  Telephone: (440) 715-1300.  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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.  Risk factors that could affect the Company's future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses.  For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Chosen for DARPA SBIR to Develop Dynamic Berth Lighting System that Addresses Sai

12/17/2008

SOLON, Ohio, December 17, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company's proposal to develop advanced berth lighting systems has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.  Under the project, entitled “A Spectrally Dynamic Berth Light for Active Circadian Cycle Management,’’ Energy Focus will further develop

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SOLON, Ohio, December 17, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company's proposal to develop advanced berth lighting systems has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.  Under the project, entitled “A Spectrally Dynamic Berth Light for
Active Circadian Cycle Management,’’ Energy Focus will further develop solid state lighting technology for a naval berth light that will effectively reset a sailor's body clock for environments where the natural circadian rhythm is frequently disrupted. 

“Each sailor has a berth light for use in his or her personal space but current berth lights are based on 50 year fluorescent technology having a fixed spectral output,” said Roger Buelow, CTO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “Biomedical research suggests that by dynamically augmenting the lighting spectrum with controlled amounts of blue light, it may be possible to make more effective readjustments to a sailor's sleep schedule and thus enable the sailor to better meet operational needs with less fatigue and improved safety.  Energy Focus's LED light source and optical delivery system are ideal for this application.”

“Improving operational conditions for the warfighter is a key goal of Energy Focus,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “We have particularly focused on the lighting needs of naval vessels, from illuminating large helicopter bays to brightening the close quarters of the sailor's sleeping berth with the goal of providing superior lighting that is inherently safe, energy efficient, and cost effective.  Being selected for a DARPA SBIR in this area is a testament to the success of our strategy.”

Unlike traditional incandescent or fluorescent lighting systems, Energy Focus utilizes EFO-LED technology to provide energy efficient bright lighting from a solid state LED source.  With the SBIR contract, Energy Focus will work on further development of the technology with the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM).

DARPA is the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense (DoD). It manages and directs selected basic and applied research and development projects for DoD, and pursues research and technology where risk and payoff are both very high and where success may provide dramatic advances for traditional military roles and missions.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets.  Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications.  The Company's headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio.  The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  Telephone: (440) 715-1300.  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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.  Risk factors that could affect the Company's future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses.  For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Chosen for DARPA SBIR to Develop “Explosion-Proof” Lighting

11/18/2008

SOLON, Ohio, November 18, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company's proposal to develop Explosion Proof LED fixtures has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Under the project, titled ‘’Explosion-Proof Solid State Lighting Fixture for Extreme Environments.’’, Energy Focus will further develop solid

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SOLON, Ohio, November 18, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company's proposal to develop Explosion Proof LED fixtures has been selected by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Under the project, titled ‘’Explosion-Proof Solid State Lighting Fixture for Extreme Environments.’’, Energy Focus will further develop solid state lighting fixtures.

“Adding explosion proof fixtures to our offering of fluorescent and incandescent replacement fixtures is an important step in decreasing energy usage and maintenance requirements for the US Fleet,” said Roger Buelow, CTO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “With our LED fixtures delivering over 60 lumens per watt for 5 years, we can now envision a Fleet with all solid-state lighting.”

“Energy Focus has been working with DARPA over the past several years to develop advanced lighting systems that meet the extreme demands of our military,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “This SBIR confirms our ongoing strategy to develop a broad range of military applications for Energy Focus's rugged solid state lighting systems.”

Unlike traditional incandescent or fluorescent lighting systems that can be compromised in battle situations, the Energy Focus system utilizes EFO-LED technology that provides energy efficient bright light from a solid state LED source.  With the SBIR contract, Energy Focus will work on further development of the technology with the US Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM).

DARPA is the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense (DoD). It manages and directs selected basic and applied research and development projects for DoD, and pursues research and technology where risk and payoff are both very high and where success may provide dramatic advances for traditional military roles and missions.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets.  Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications.  The Company's headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio.  The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  Telephone: (440) 715-1300.  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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.  Risk factors that could affect the Company's future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses.  For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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US Department of Energy Names Energy Focus, Inc. an Energy Star Partner

11/07/2008

SOLON, Ohio, November 7, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company has been named an Energy Star Partner by the US Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy helping Americans save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.  “The ENERGY STAR logo is nationally recognized as a symbol

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SOLON, Ohio, November 7, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), a global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company has been named an Energy Star Partner by the US Department of Energy. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy helping Americans save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. 

“The ENERGY STAR logo is nationally recognized as a symbol of energy efficiency.  Only products that meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy can apply it,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “At Energy Focus, our commitment has always been to create the most energy efficient lighting systems available, and our partnership with ENERGY STAR exemplifies this deep commitment.”

Mr. Kaveski added, “ENERGY STAR has recently begun to certify LED products with its famous blue label.  We are already developing LED products that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR's new proposed Category “A” guidelines for downlights, just as our EFO® lighting products already exceed the US Government's energy efficiency mandates for 2020.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets.  Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications.  The Company's headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio.  The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  Telephone: (440) 715-1300.  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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.  Risk factors that could affect the Company's future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses.  For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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ENERGY FOCUS, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

11/06/2008

SOLON, Ohio, November 6, 2008—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.  Financial and operating highlights include the following:  — Revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were $6.4 million, an increase of 11% over revenues of $5.7 million for the third quarter 2007. The net loss in the quarter was $1.6 million ($0.11 per share) compared to a net loss of $3.2 million ($0.28 per share) in the third quarter of

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SOLON, Ohio, November 6, 2008—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008. 
Financial and operating highlights include the following: 
— Revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were $6.4 million, an increase of 11% over revenues of $5.7 million for the third quarter 2007. The net loss in the quarter was $1.6 million ($0.11 per share) compared to a net loss of $3.2 million ($0.28 per share) in the third quarter of 2007. 
— Year-to-date revenues were $18.8 million, an increase of 8% over revenues of $17.5 million for the first three quarters of 2007.  Year-to-date net loss was $6.7 million ($0.48 per share) compared to a net loss of $7.7 million ($0.67 per share) for the first three quarters of 2007.
— The company finished the third quarter with a balance sheet showing cash at $12.4 million and total shareholders' equity of $24.7 million, which includes $9.3 million received March 17, 2008 from an equity financing, net of expenses. Cash growth in the third quarter of 2008 was $0.2 million, compared to cash utilization of $1.2 million for the third quarter of 2007.
— Operating expenses decreased by 25%, $1.3 million, for the quarter compared to the third quarter of 2007. The improvement was the result of actions taken in 2007 as well as in the first half of 2008 having effect in Q3.  Continued reductions in expenses are expected in Q4.
— EFO sales increased to $2.7 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared to $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2007.
— In view of the current economic environment, the company has revised its previous 2008 EFO sales forecast of 100% growth over 2007 to about a 60% growth rate, or approximately $11 million in EFO sales for this year.

“I continue to be encouraged by our growth.  Despite the difficult economy, our energy efficient products continue to be in demand.  I am also excited by the success of our cost containment measures which have led to positive cash flow in the third quarter,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.

Mr. Kaveski continued, “We were pleased to report our first two successes that demonstrate traction in building Energy Focus into a full-service lighting energy solutions provider.  Our recent successes with Great Lakes Cold Storage and Architectural Floors of Cleveland clearly show that customers value our unique technologies, expertise and our comprehensive approach to improving their bottom lines.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on November 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST) to review the third quarter 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 71538301. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.  The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following seven days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 71538301. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus solutions provide 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, spa manufacturers 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 http://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. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in its 3rd Quarter, 2008 Earnings Conference Call

10/31/2008

SOLON, Ohio, October 30, 2008 /PRNewswire/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) management will host a conference call on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the third quarter, 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 71538301. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10

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SOLON, Ohio, October 30, 2008 /PRNewswire/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI -
News) management will host a conference call on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EDT
(1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the third quarter, 2008 financial results and other corporate events,
followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-758-4961
(International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 71538301. Participants are
asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in
the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours
after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291
(international/local) and entering the following pass code: 71538301. Also, an instant replay of the
conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on
November 15, 2008 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the
site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and lighting solutions as well as
the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than
conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for
the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic
lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over
conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants,
theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers 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.

Safe Harbor Statement
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 EFO systems. Investors are cautioned that all
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially
from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not
limited to, the slowing U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus's markets, failure
to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to
meet performance expectation. For more information about potential factors which could affect
Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Energy Focus SEC reports, including its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Finalizes Full-Service Contract with Architectural Floors of Cleveland

10/31/2008

SOLON, Ohio, October XX, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company has finalized a multi-phase contract with Architectural Floors of Cleveland, a regional flooring company.  The contract--the second to be finalized under Energy Focus's new full-service energy solutions program--includes design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation and support services.  “Energy Focus offers a complete

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SOLON, Ohio, October XX, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company has finalized a multi-phase contract with Architectural Floors of Cleveland, a regional flooring company.  The contract--the second to be finalized under Energy Focus's new full-service energy solutions program--includes design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation and support services. 

“Energy Focus offers a complete energy solution package, a solution that provides substantial energy cost savings, easier maintenance and improved illumination,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “For customers like Architectural Floors of Cleveland, this combination can result in significant bottom line savings.”

Architectural Floors of Cleveland provides flooring design, distribution and installation for many commercial and industrial customers. The Energy Focus project incorporates an array of Energy Focus’s lighting energy solutions including EFO® system controls and advanced dimmable high intensity lighting technologies, all utilized to light the Architectural Floors' 65,000 square foot storage and distribution facility.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa 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, spa manufacturers 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 http://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. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. 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.

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Miami Beach's Fontainebleau Hotel Glows Anew Under Energy Focus Lighting

10/28/2008

SOLON, Ohio, October 28, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the famed Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach has extensively installed Energy Focus lighting systems as part of the hotel's $1 billion renovation and expansion. “The Fontainebleau Hotel is a landmark in Miami Beach, and we are proud to be part of its renovation,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “While we often stress the great

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SOLON, Ohio, October 28, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the famed Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach has extensively installed Energy Focus lighting systems as part of the hotel's $1 billion renovation and expansion.

“The Fontainebleau Hotel is a landmark in Miami Beach, and we are proud to be part of its renovation,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “While we often stress the great energy efficiency of our products, they also create beautiful lighting effects, especially in pool and spa applications.  Fontainebleau guests can expect to see some spectacular lighting, while the hotel can expect to see lower energy costs.”

Emerging from the original vision of legendary architect Morris Lapidus, Fontainebleau combines striking design, contemporary art, music, fashion and technology. The renovated hotel is a blend of Miami's glamorous golden era and stylish modern luxury, with 1,504 rooms and suites, 22 oceanfront acres, 11 restaurants and nightclubs including three signature name chef restaurants, a 40,000-square-foot spa, and a sophisticated poolscape with private cabanas.

Energy Focus's unique, and energy efficient, lighting systems are a key part of the hotel's renovation and revitalization.  Utilizing its Fiberstars EFO® lighting technologies to create beautiful and dramatic effects, Energy Focus installed over 8,000 star point lights, illuminated five swimming pools, two spas and two fountains. 

Perhaps most spectacularly, Energy Focus illuminated the exterior of the hotel's spa, using more than 200 feet of LED Light Bars to create a brilliant effect, and created a one-of-a-kind LED-illumination for a water sculpture at the renowned Gotham Steak, the hotel's signature steakhouse by Michelin-star chef Alfred Portale, Chef owner at New York's Gotham Bar and Grill.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa 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, spa manufacturers 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 http://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. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Finalizes Full-Service Contract with Great Lakes Cold Storage

10/22/2008

SOLON, Ohio, October 22, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company has finalized a multi-phase contract with Great Lakes Cold Storage, a regional refrigerated foods company.  The contract--the first to be finalized under Energy Focus's new full-service energy solutions program--includes design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation and support services.  The project incorporates Energy

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SOLON, Ohio, October 22, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company has finalized a multi-phase contract with Great Lakes Cold Storage, a regional refrigerated foods company.  The contract--the first to be finalized under Energy Focus's new full-service energy solutions program--includes design, manufacturing, engineering, and installation and support services.  The project incorporates Energy Focus’s advanced LED and HID lighting energy solutions including EFO® illuminators, system controls and advanced dimmable high intensity discharge lighting technologies.

Great Lakes Cold Storage provides storage and distribution for supermarket, food service, industrial, seasonal pick, commodities and ingredients. With multiple facilities, Great Lakes Cold Storage has 8.6 million cubic feet of modern freezer/ refrigerated space for frozen and refrigerated warehousing and distribution needs.

“Cold storage facilities require unique lighting solutions as the technology must operate at temperatures below 40° C,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “High output fluorescents and other traditional lighting systems do not operate well at these temperatures.  We offer a complete lighting solution that offers both energy savings as well as a better, safer lighting environment in very low temperature situations.”

Eric Hilliard, COO of Energy Focus, Inc., added, “Our relationship with Great Lakes clearly validates our full-service energy solutions strategy.  Our customers are looking for comprehensive lighting solutions and Energy Focus offers a clear competitive advantage, both in our technology and in our ability to develop the best lighting energy solution available.”

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa 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, spa manufacturers 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 http://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. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. 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

Energy Focus, Inc. Annual Shareholder Meeting To Be Held Sept. 30, 2008

09/25/2008

Solon, OH September 25, 2008 Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company's annual shareholder meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M., local time, at the principal executive offices of Energy Focus, Inc., 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio 44139.  All shareholders of record are cordially invited to attend. About Energy Focus, Inc. Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops,

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Solon, OH September 25, 2008 Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the company's annual shareholder meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 1:00 P.M., local time, at the principal executive offices of Energy Focus, Inc., 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio 44139.  All shareholders of record are cordially invited to attend.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets.  Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications.  The Company's headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio.  The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  Telephone: (440) 715-1300.  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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.  Risk factors that could affect the Company's future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses.  For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. to Present at Merriman Investor Summit in San Francisco

09/11/2008

Solon, OH September 11, 2008 Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient advanced lighting solutions, today announced that CEO Joseph Kaveski and president John Davenport will present an overview of the company and its businesses at the Merriman Curhan and Ford Investor Summit, Monday, September 15, 9:30AM, at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco.  The Investor Summit, with more than 100 presenting companies from the United States and China, features businesses on the

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Solon, OH September 11, 2008 Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient advanced lighting solutions, today announced that CEO Joseph Kaveski and president John Davenport will present an overview of the company and its businesses at the Merriman Curhan and Ford Investor Summit, Monday, September 15, 9:30AM, at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco.  The Investor Summit, with more than 100 presenting companies from the United States and China, features businesses on the leading edge of cleantech, health care, telecom and other emerging segments. 

“We are proud to be recognized as a leader in the cleantech lighting sector bringing state of the art LED, optics and solar solutions to our cutomers,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc., “and the Merriman Investor Summit give us the opportunity to introduce investors to our new business plan and strategic focus.”

The Merriman Investor Summit is scheduled for September 15-16 at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco.  For conference information go to www.merrimanco.com.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets.  Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications.  The Company's headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio.  The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  Telephone: (440) 715-1300.  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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.  Risk factors that could affect the Company's future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses.  For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

Energy Focus, Inc. CTO Roger Buelow to Discuss Energy Efficiency Solutions for the Navy and Maritime

08/11/2008

SOLON, Ohio, August, 11, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that Chief Technology Officer Roger Buelow has been invited by The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to speak at the 2008 National SBIR (Small Business Investment Research) Beyond Phase II Conference & Exhibition: Partnering to Advance Innovation.  Mr. Buelow's address, entitled “Meeting Energy Efficiency Needs of the Navy and

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SOLON, Ohio, August, 11, 2008-- Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that Chief Technology Officer Roger Buelow has been invited by The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to speak at the 2008 National SBIR (Small Business Investment Research) Beyond Phase II Conference & Exhibition: Partnering to Advance Innovation.  Mr. Buelow's address, entitled “Meeting Energy Efficiency Needs of the Navy and Commercial Maritime Industry,” will be part of a panel on Thursday, September 4, at 8:30am.

“Energy Focus has worked closely with DARPA and the Navy over the past several years to develop highly energy efficient lighting solutions tailored to the rugged, wet environment of operational Navy vessels and commercial shipping,” said Joseph Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “Our energy efficient naval lighting solutions run the gamut from in-bunk lighting utilizing our unique EFO-LED technology to a robust EFO-HID illumination system for helicopter bays. It is exciting that DARPA has recognized the value of this work and we are proud to have our Chief Technology Officer, Roger Buelow, present our technology at the Beyond Phase II Conference.”

In 2007, Energy Focus was awarded the DARPATech Small Business Innovation Research Award for Excellence for technology that doubles naval lighting system lifetimes without affecting performance.

The Beyond Phase II Conference & Exhibition will be held Tuesday-Friday, September 2-5, 2008 at the Desert Springs JW Marriott, Palm Desert, California. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Defense, with support from all 11 SBIR agencies, this event will focus exclusively on transitioning current SBIR Phase II technologies into military and private sector commercial use.
Roger Buelow has been CTO of Energy Focus since July 2005 and previous to that was Vice President Engineering from February 2003 to July 2005.  Mr. Buelow has more than 12 years of R&D and engineering experience.  While at General Electric Lighting he spent four years developing metal halide and halogen lamps and the equipment to build them.  After joining Energy Focus, Mr. Buelow led the development of the technology, designs, applications, processes and equipment to support the company's growing energy efficient lighting solutions business. In addition Mr. Buelow has been the principal investigator on five federal research contracts spanning military and civilian technologies. He holds 20 patents and has earned BS and MS degrees in Applied Mathematics and Systems Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets.  Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications.  The Company's headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio.  The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany.  Telephone: (440) 715-1300.  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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights.  Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted.  Risk factors that could affect the Company's future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses.  For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Repositions the Company as a Full-Service Lighting Energy Solutions Provider

08/04/2008

SOLON, OH, August 4, 2008 Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) today announced a corporate reorganization to reposition Energy Focus, Inc. as a turnkey lighting energy solutions provider.  The reorganization will capitalize on the growing demand for lighting and energy services in the commercial buildings marketplace.  “At Energy Focus, we are committed to creating shareholder value by leveraging our unique technology and expertise to aggressively address opportunities in the global lighting

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SOLON, OH, August 4, 2008 Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) today announced a corporate reorganization to reposition Energy Focus, Inc. as a turnkey lighting energy solutions provider.  The reorganization will capitalize on the growing demand for lighting and energy services in the commercial buildings marketplace. 

“At Energy Focus, we are committed to creating shareholder value by leveraging our unique technology and expertise to aggressively address opportunities in the global lighting market,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “Reorganizing the Company will positively position Energy Focus as a 'turnkey' or full service lighting energy solutions provider.  As a result, Energy Focus will be more nimble and responsive to the full range of market opportunities, more aggressive in sales and marketing, and more proactive in addressing varying customer needs.  Our new initiative builds on the Company's expertise and experience in offering solutions to the new construction, existing buildings and retail distribution channels.  In effect, Energy Focus now offers "green" solutions that provide tremendous economic and environmental impact.”

Mr. Kaveski added, “We are excited by the changes taking place at Energy Focus and look forward to further enhancing our value, both to our shareholders and to our customers.”

Key attributes of the reorganization include restructuring of the Company's resources to streamline operations; decreasing general & administrative costs; reducing product costs and enhancing cash management; and reallocating resources to emphasize marketing and sales of the Company's lighting energy solutions.

In order to enhance shareholder value through aggressive growth, Energy Focus's Board of Directors approved a new Strategic Plan that positions Energy Focus to become a leading provider of advanced lighting energy solutions.  Highlights of the plan include the following:
— The Company is now offering turnkey lighting energy solutions to serve customers' entire lighting needs.  These solutions include comprehensive energy assessments, an array of energy efficient lighting products led by our unique EFO® lighting solutions, third party financing, design & engineering services, and installation and on-going service.
— In addition to serving the commercial new construction channel in which Energy Focus has achieved success with companies such as Whole Foods Markets and W Hotels, the Company is emphasizing sales to the existing buildings channel.  The existing building channel is estimated to be more than ten times larger in potential opportunity than the new construction channel
— The Company has established a worldwide product management team to globalize existing technologies while creating new solutions for customers within the Company's targeted vertical markets.  These solutions include the integration of LEDs into existing and new EFO® product lines to create superior customer solutions. 

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa 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, spa manufacturers 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 http://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. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. 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.

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ENERGY FOCUS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

07/31/2008

SOLON, Ohio, July 31, 2008—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008.  Financial and operating highlights include the following:  — Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were $7.6 million, an increase of 14% over the sales of $6.7 million for the second quarter in 2007. The net loss in the quarter was $1.6 million ($0.11 per share) compared to the net loss of $1.9 million ($0.16 per share) in the second quarter of

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SOLON, Ohio, July 31, 2008—Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. 
Financial and operating highlights include the following: 
— Revenues for the second quarter of 2008 were $7.6 million, an increase of 14% over the sales of $6.7 million for the second quarter in 2007. The net loss in the quarter was $1.6 million ($0.11 per share) compared to the net loss of $1.9 million ($0.16 per share) in the second quarter of 2007.
— The company finished the second quarter with a balance sheet showing cash at $12.2 million and total shareholders' equity of $26.6 million, which includes $9.3 million, received March 17, 2008 from an equity financing, net of expenses. Cash utilization for the second quarter of 2008 was $2.6 million, compared to $0.4 million for the second quarter of 2007.
— Operating expenses decreased by 2%, $73,000, for the quarter compared to the second quarter of 2007. The improvement was the result of actions taken in 2007 having effect in 2008.  Continued reductions in expenses are expected in Q3 and Q4.
— EFO® sales increased to $4.0 million for the second quarter of 2008, compared to $1.5 million for the second quarter of 2007, nearly double the previous record, exceeding 50% the company's quarterly sales.
— The company exceeded its first half projections of approximately 40% of EFO® sales expected for the year. The company is holding to a previously forecast doubling of EFO® sales in 2008 as compared to 2007, with EFO® sales accounting for about 50% of the company's revenue in 2008.
“I am encouraged by our clear momentum towards growth and profitability,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.  “Our year over year growth coupled with our margin improvement and cost reduction initiatives are designed to move the company towards being cash positive in 2009.”

Mr. Kaveski continued, “The Company is very focused on accelerating its cost reduction and cash conservation initiatives while increasing revenues through our new strategic direction of being a turnkey Energy Solutions provider.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on July 31, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 57749055. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.  The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 57749055. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa 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, spa manufacturers 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 http://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. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. CTO Roger Buelow to Address World Energy Engineering Congress

07/29/2008

SOLON, Ohio, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, Roger Buelow is an invited speaker at the World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) to be held in Washington, D.C., October 1-3, 2008. Mr. Buelow’s talk, entitled “Energy Efficient Solid State Lighting: Case Studies of Actual Applications,” will take place Wednesday, Oct 1,

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SOLON, Ohio, July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today that the Company’s Chief Technology Officer, Roger Buelow is an invited speaker at the World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC) to be held in Washington, D.C., October 1-3, 2008.

Mr. Buelow’s talk, entitled “Energy Efficient Solid State Lighting: Case Studies of Actual Applications,” will take place Wednesday, Oct 1, 2:30 PM, and will concentrate on Energy Focus’s industry-leading expertise in solid state lighting technologies and how those technologies are being utilized in real-world situations, including military, retail and commercial deployments. A special focus will be placed on the food and restaurant industry.
“With our expertise in capturing and focusing light while maintaining very high energy efficiency, Energy Focus is uniquely positioned in the solid state lighting industry,” said Joseph Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “We have a deep institutional knowledge of the applications and requirements of the market and design our products to fit market needs. We are pleased that this has been recognized by WEEC and excited to have our CTO, Roger Buelow, present our case studies before this national audience.”
Roger Buelow has been CTO of Energy Focus since July 2005 and previous to that was Vice President Engineering from February 2003 to July 2005. Mr. Buelow has more than 12 years of R&D and engineering experience. While at General Electric Lighting he spent four years developing metal halide and halogen lamps and the equipment to build them. After joining Energy Focus, Mr. Buelow led the development of the technology, designs, applications, processes and equipment to support the company’s growing energy efficient lighting solutions business. In addition Mr. Buelow has been the principal investigator on five federal research contracts spanning military and civilian technologies. He holds 20 patents and has earned BS and MS degrees in Applied Mathematics and Systems Engineering from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Now in its 31st year, the WEEC is recognized as the most important energy event of national scope for end users and energy professional in all areas of the energy field. It is a forum where attendees can see how economic and market forces, new technologies, regulatory developments and industry trends merge to shape critical decisions on energy regulations and the economic future for businesses.
About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its Second Quarter, 2008 Earnings Conference Call

07/25/2008

SOLON, Ohio, July 25—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the Second quarter, 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 57749055. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call

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SOLON, Ohio, July 25—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI) management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) to review the Second quarter, 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 57749055. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 57749055. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and the world’s only supplier of EFO(R), a lighting technology that is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers 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 http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
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 EFO systems. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, the slowing U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’s markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectation. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Energy Focus SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

Energy Focus, Inc. Names Business Improvement Specialist Larry Goddard to Board of Directors

07/24/2008

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is pleased to announce the election of turnaround and business improvement specialist Larry Goddard to the Company’s Board of Directors and his appointment as a member of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee.

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Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is pleased to announce the election of turnaround and business improvement specialist Larry Goddard to the Company’s Board of Directors and his appointment as a member of the Board’s Audit and Finance Committee.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Launches New, Visitor-Friendly Website

05/27/2008

Updated internet presence highlights breadth of products and sustainability SOLON, Ohio, May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today launched the company’s new and updated website, http://www.energyfocusinc.com. The new site, which features many product application images and gives visitors a visual image of Energy Focus’s unique vision of sustainable lighting, is designed as a gateway to the

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Updated internet presence highlights breadth of products and sustainability

SOLON, Ohio, May 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today launched the company’s new and updated website, http://www.energyfocusinc.com. The new site, which features many product application images and gives visitors a visual image of Energy Focus’s unique vision of sustainable lighting, is designed as a gateway to the company’s full breadth of energy efficient lighting solutions.

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Energy Focus, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

05/08/2008

SOLON, Ohio, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Financial and operating highlights include the following: * Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $4.8 million, a decrease of 3% over sales of $5.0 million for the same quarter in 2007. The net loss in the quarter was $3.4 million ($0.28 per share) compared to the net loss of $2.6 million ($0.23 per share) in the first quarter of

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SOLON, Ohio, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

Financial and operating highlights include the following:

* Revenues for the first quarter of 2008 were $4.8 million, a decrease of 3% over sales of $5.0 million for the same quarter in 2007. The net loss in the quarter was $3.4 million ($0.28 per share) compared to the net loss of $2.6 million ($0.23 per share) in the first quarter of 2007.

* The company finished the year with a balance sheet showing cash at $14.8 million and total shareholders equity of $28.1 million, which included $9.4 million, received March 17, 2008 from an equity financing, net of expenses. Cash utilization for the first quarter of 2008 was $3.2 million, compared to $3.9 million for the first quarter of 2007.

* Operating expenses increased by 11%, $468,000, for the quarter. Much of the increase is attributable to the timing of R&D expenses. However, management expects the company to obtain full benefit of these contract cost recoveries by Q4 2008.

* EFO® sales increased to $2.1 million for the first quarter of 2008 compared to $1.1 million in 2007.

* The company is holding to a previously forecast doubling of EFO® sales in 2008 as compared to 2007, with EFO® sales accounting for about 50% of EFOI’s revenue in 2008 of which approximately 40% of EFO® sales expected in the first half and approximately 60% expected in second half. As previously forecast, traditional product sales are also expected to continue to decline by about 15% over the course of the year.

John Davenport, president of Energy Focus, Inc., said, “First quarter revenues, declining 3% over Q1 2007 revenues, showed a significant improvement in the quarter compared to the 24% decline experienced in Q4 2007. EFO sales at $2.1 million were up about $1.0 million in the quarter offsetting forecast traditional product declines that were led by declines in our pool sales. EFO sales now account for 44% of the company’s revenues, compared to 39% of revenues in the fourth quarter.” Mr. Davenport continued, “We expect to continue to see strong quarter over quarter growth in EFO sales through 2008 overcoming forecast declines in our traditional product sales. We are particularly encouraged by our sales growth through our new distribution partners.”

Eric Hilliard, Chief Operating Officer said, “Energy Focus’s continued pursuit of operational efficiency initiatives for 2008 have shown further improvements as seen in the reduction of working capital. Additionally, the first quarter showed much progress in our distribution alliances with our new EFO®-LED products for commercial and industrial markets. Our fiscal outlook is promising for these new products and EFOI is encouraged to continue its EFO® product development for applications in this market. Moreover, EFOI continues to pursue opportunities into the US Government channel. We now have an installation of EFO®-ICE for freezer case applications on test with a United States Commissary. Finally, our first quarter is in line with our expectations for delivering the first half of 2008 as planned with 40% of EFO® product sales for our 2008 forecast being met.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on May 8, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. PDT) to review the first quarter 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 46124730. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the company website or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 46124730. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on May 22, 2008 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers 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 http://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 LED’s and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’s markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO® or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus’s 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.

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Tables to Follow

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)

March 31, December 31,
2008 2007
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,838 $ 8,412
Accounts receivable trade, net 3,917 3,454
Inventories, net 7,209 6,888
Prepaid and other current assets 420 381
Total current assets 26,384 19,135

Fixed assets, net 5,175 5,316
Goodwill, net 4,455 4,359
Other assets 93 59
Total assets $ 36,107 $ 28,869

LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,823 $ 2,265
Accrued liabilities 1,502 1,473
Deferred revenue 105 ---
Credit Line borrowings 1,197 1,159
Short-term bank borrowings 1,552 1,726
Total current liabilities 7,179 6,623
Other deferred liabilities 201 62
Deferred tax liabilities 292 252
Long-term bank borrowings 325 314
Total liabilities 7,997 7,251

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 65,464 55,682
Accumulated other comprehensive income 974 815
Accumulated deficit (38,329) (34,880)
Total shareholders’ equity 28,110 21,618
Total liabilities and shareholders’
equity $ 36,107 $ 28,869

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three months
ended March 31,
2008 2007
Net sales $ 4,837 $ 5,009
Cost of sales 3,593 3,539
Gross profit 1,244 1,470

Operating expenses:
Research and Development 917 483
Sales and marketing 2,362 2,620
General and administrative 1,370 1,078
Total operating expenses 4,649 4,181
Loss from operations (3,405) (2,711)
Other income (expense):
Other income/(expense) 2 7
Interest income/ (expense) (6) 99

Loss before income taxes (3,409) (2,605)
Provision for income taxes (40) (1)
Net loss $ (3,449) $ (2,606)

Net loss per share - basic and diluted $ (0.28) $ (0.23)

Shares used in computing net loss per
share - basic and diluted 12,227 11,484

Investor Contact:
Nicholas Berchtold, CFO
Fiberstars, Inc.
440-715-1300

Media Contact:
Nathan Tinker
Antenna Group (for Energy Focus, Inc.)
(203) 229-0358


General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. to Present at 4th Annual Merriman CleanTech Conference in New York

05/08/2008

SOLON, Ohio, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient advanced lighting solutions, today announced that CEO Joseph Kaveski and President John Davenport will present an overview of the company and its businesses at the Merriman Curhan and Ford CleanTech Conference, May 13, 2008, at 4PM at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York. The conference, with more than 50 presenting companies and hundreds of investor meetings, features businesses on

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SOLON, Ohio, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient advanced lighting solutions, today announced that CEO Joseph Kaveski and President John Davenport will present an overview of the company and its businesses at the Merriman Curhan and Ford CleanTech Conference, May 13, 2008, at 4PM at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York. The conference, with more than 50 presenting companies and hundreds of investor meetings, features businesses on the leading edge of next-generation energy, conservation, and other cleantech segments.

“We are proud to be recognized as one of the leaders in the cleantech sector,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “Energy Focus EFO® solutions offer the most energy efficient accent lighting available-EFO® consumes as little as 20% of the energy of traditional lighting, offering customers significantly lower energy and operating costs over fluorescent, incandescent, and other traditional lighting solutions. Wal-Mart, Whole Foods, W Hotels, Albertsons, the Appleton Museum and many others are already experiencing the bottom-line impact and “green” benefits that EFO® delivers.”

The Merriman CleanTech Conference is scheduled for May 13 at Le Parker Meridien Hotel in New York. For conference information go to http://www.merrimanco.com.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO® sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’s markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO® or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

Investor Contact:
Nicholas Berchtold, CFO
Fiberstars, Inc.
440-715-1300

Media Contact:
Nathan Tinker
Antenna Group (for Energy Focus, Inc.)
(203) 229-0358


General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Names Joseph Kaveski, as Chief Executive Officer

05/08/2008

SOLON, Ohio, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Kaveski as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Board, effective immediately. John Davenport, formerly president and CEO, will remain as president of the Company and a Director of the Board. In April 2008, Mr. Kaveski joined Energy Focus, Inc. as Vice President, Business Development and Global

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SOLON, Ohio, May 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Kaveski as Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Board, effective immediately. John Davenport, formerly president and CEO, will remain as president of the Company and a Director of the Board.

In April 2008, Mr. Kaveski joined Energy Focus, Inc. as Vice President, Business Development and Global Marketing. Prior to joining Energy Focus Mr. Kaveski led his own strategic energy solutions consulting business and was the Vice President of Energy Management Services & Strategic Projects for Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) and a member of JCI’s Controls Group senior management team.

As Chief Executive Officer of Energy Focus, Mr. Kaveski will be responsible for accelerating sales growth and earnings of Energy Focus, Inc.

“I am pleased and excited that Joe has accepted the leadership of Energy Focus,” said John Davenport, president of Energy Focus, Inc. “While with JCI, Joe built a large and profitable energy management business driven by an aggressive sales and marketing effort. For Energy Focus, bringing this depth of strategic knowledge and experience to the company’s suite of sustainable lighting solutions is the next logical step in our development. By squarely focusing on sales and earnings, Joe will position Energy Focus for dynamic growth.”

“Energy Focus is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the global need for sustainable energy solutions,” said Joseph Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “With the company’s range of highly energy efficient lighting systems, Energy Focus has proven technologies and a range of products that already exceed the US government’s lighting mandates for 2020. These are products that save customers energy, money, and time, and are environmentally friendly as well. I plan to engage Energy Focus into this global market opportunity aggressively, accelerating Energy Focus’s revenue and earnings growth by emphasizing the marketing and sales of these advanced energy solutions.”

Joseph Kaveski has had a distinguished career in energy management. Mr. Kaveski held multiple corporate and field positions within JCI, culminating in his appointments as Vice President of Strategic Projects, Vice President of Energy Management Services, and a member of JCI’s Controls Group senior management team. In this role, he was responsible for the global marketing leadership in JCI’s energy management services business. His teams developed and implemented solutions for clients by leveraging the finance, construction, operations, maintenance, energy efficiency and environmental expertise of JCI.

As an advisor to JCI’s Environmental Roundtable, a group of high-level JCI executives that set policy and determined global action for health, safety and environmental issues for the now $35.9 billion company Mr. Kaveski directly led or supported the company’s involvement in several notable organizations including the World Environment Center, National Association of Energy Services Companies, U.S. Green Building Council, Climate RESOLVE through the Business Roundtable and EPA Climate Leaders. Further, Mr. Kaveski was a key leader on the Executive Council for the Energy Efficiency Forum co-sponsored by JCI and the U.S. Energy Association. In 2005, he received the JCI 2005 Chairman’s Award for Excellence for his contribution behind JCI’s sustainability initiative and high performance green building offerings.

Mr. Kaveski holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri Columbia / Kansas City Coordinated Engineering Program.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in Its First Quarter, 2008 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

05/02/2008

SOLON, Ohio, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) management will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. PDT) to review the First quarter, 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 46124730. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes

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SOLON, Ohio, May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) management will host a conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. PDT) to review the First quarter, 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137 (US Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 46124730. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-888-542-9137(US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 46124730. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on May 22, 2008 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers 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 http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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 EFO systems. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, the slowing U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’s markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectation. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Energy Focus SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Opens State-of-the-Art Sustainable Lighting Solutions Showroom: State Representative Matt Dolan and US Green Bldg Council Board Member Paul von Paumgartten to Speak at Grand Opening

04/28/2008

SOLON, Ohio, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient advanced lighting solutions, will hold the Grand Opening Celebration for the company’s new Solon, Ohio, showroom on Friday, May 2, 2008. The new showroom features Energy Focus’s state-of-the- art sustainable lighting technologies, including the company’s flagship EFO(R) solutions that use as little as 20% of the energy of traditional lighting systems. The Grand

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SOLON, Ohio, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc.
(Nasdaq: EFOI), the global leader in energy-efficient advanced lighting
solutions, will hold the Grand Opening Celebration for the company’s new
Solon, Ohio, showroom on Friday, May 2, 2008. The new showroom features
Energy Focus’s state-of-the- art sustainable lighting technologies,
including the company’s flagship EFO(R) solutions that use as little as
20% of the energy of traditional lighting systems.

The Grand Opening will feature a keynote address by Paul von
Paumgartten, Director, Energy & Environmental Affairs at Johnson
Controls, Inc., and a board member of the US Green Building Council
(USGBC) where he is Co-chairman of the LEED-Steering Committee and the
committee for developing LEED for Existing Buildings. Mr. von
Paumgartten is also a member of the Energy Focus Board of Directors and
a board member of the Energy Services Coalition.

Additionally, Ohio State Representative Matt Dolan will address the
gathering; John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc., will moderate the
proceedings.

“Opening this new showroom is an important step for Energy Focus. The
showroom allows our customers the opportunity to visualize our green and
energy efficient lighting solutions in a simulation of their
environments,” said John Davenport, CEO, Energy Focus, Inc. “With energy
costs skyrocketing and the government mandating broad new lighting
conservation measures, Energy Focus products offer a truly sustainable
solution.”

The Energy Focus Showroom Grand Opening will be held May 2, 2008,
11:00AM, at the company’s headquarters in Solon, Ohio. For more
information, go to http:// www.energyfocusinc.com or call (440)
715-1300.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI, formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs,
develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging
uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting
markets. Energy Focus EFO(R) systems offer energy savings, heat
dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for
multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000
Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in
California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: ( 440) 715-1300.
For more information, see http://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, future pool market sales, and
the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over
halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual
results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors
that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to,
a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy
Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new
technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance
expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the
Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased
competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater
than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information
about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial
results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2007 Results

03/06/2008

SOLON, Ohio, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Financial and operating highlights include the following: * Revenues for year were $22,898,000, a decrease of 15% over the sales of $27,036,000 in 2006. The loss for the full year was $11,316,000 ($0.98 per share) compared to $9,650,000 ($0.85 per share) in 2006. * The Company finished the year with a balance sheet showing cash

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SOLON, Ohio, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Financial and operating highlights include the following:

* Revenues for year were $22,898,000, a decrease of 15% over the sales of $27,036,000 in 2006. The loss for the full year was $11,316,000 ($0.98 per share) compared to $9,650,000 ($0.85 per share) in 2006.
* The Company finished the year with a balance sheet showing cash at $8,412,000 and total shareholders equity of $21,619,000. Cash utilization for the year was $7,556,000, compared to $7,610,000 for 2006.
* Fourth quarter revenues were $5,439,000, a 24 % decrease over sales in the fourth quarter of 2006 of $7,191,000. The net loss in the quarter was $3,665,000 ($0.31 per share) compared to the net loss of $2,784,000 ($0.24 per share) in the fourth quarter of 2006.
* Operating expenses declined by 5%, $208,000, for the quarter. Much of the decrease is attributable to lower general and administrative expenses combined with better expense management during the second half of the year offset by severance, bad debt expenses and significant reductions in government R&D reimbursements. For the full year, operating expenses were flat vs. 2006.
* EFO® sales increased to $7,011,000, for the full year 2007 compared to $5,316,000 million in 2006. This represents an increase of 32%. During 2007, a reclassification was done which resulted in 2006 EFO® sales figures being restated to $5,316,000 from the $4,033,000 previously disclosed.
* The company is forecasting EFO® sales to double in 2008, with EFO® sales accounting for 50% of EFOI's revenue in 2008. 40% of EFO® sales are expected in the 1st half with 60% in 2nd half. Traditional product sales are expected to continue to decline about 15% over the year. However, with the forecast rise in EFO® sales, overall EFOI sales are expected to increase more than 20% in 2008. Cash usage for the year is expected to be below $5MM with about half used in Q1 a result of delayed receivables from the Pool division's early buy program.

John Davenport, Energy Focus President and CEO, said, “While we continue to be pleased with EFO’s increasing traction in our served markets, we are disappointed that 2007 revenues and earnings were below expectations. The changes we made in 2007 in our organization and leadership will make us much stronger in 2008 and in the future. In 2008 EFO sales are expected to dominate Energy Focus’ sales for the first time, driving an expected 20% overall revenue growth. The sales growth, together with savings from efficiency improvements put in place in 2007 is expected to reduce cash usage to less than $5,000,000.

“The US government has finally recognized the need to eliminate inefficient traditional incandescent light bulbs. We are already producing energy efficient lighting products, utilizing advanced HID and LED sources that meet the efficiency requirements mandated to begin in 2012 today. These products serve an increasingly energy conscious lighting market. Energy Focus is well positioned to serve that emerging market. We are definitely ahead of the curve, from a product perspective,” Davenport added. “Our challenge in 2008 will be in multiplying the ways EFO products get to market.”

The company recently started selling products to the US government and has entered partnerships with TCP, Inc. of Aurora, Ohio, and Eco Engineering LLC of Cincinnati, Ohio, to distribute a broad range of its energy efficient lighting products to its national customer base. “We are already seeing significant EFO sales of our new military products as well as a result of the relationships with TCP and Eco Engineering and expect to add to them as a result of ongoing discussions with a number of potential partners.”

Eric Hilliard, Energy Focus’s Chief Operating Officer added, “2007 was a year with a great deal of change in our organization at all levels. We have new faces and talent to help drive our business in the direction necessary for success. All of these changes are directed toward bringing significant growth while keeping costs under control as we grow.” Mr. Hilliard continued, “We’re already seeing growth from a series of new EFO products launched in January as well as from further penetration of our existing EFO products. In addition to the organizational changes, we have constructed a new showroom at our world headquarters to display our patented technologies in a great aesthetic environment, one that we expect will not only demonstrate EFO’s energy saving but its great lighting quality and versatility as well. This showroom will help drive the growth by allowing us to bring those qualities home to architects, designers and lighting specifiers. Finally, we’ll launch a newly revamped web site in May. Its much improved look and feel is also expected to have a positive sales impact.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on March 6, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. PDT) to review the fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-866-507-5712 (US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 37689584. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-866-507-5712 (US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 37689584. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on March 21, 2008 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus designs, develops, manufactures and markets fiber optic lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus’ EFO system, introduced in 2004, offers energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, England and Germany. Telephone: 440-715-1300. Web site: http://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 LED’s and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which 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.

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Tables to Follow

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)

December 31, December 31,
2007 2006
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $8,412 $3,705
Short-term investments 0 12,263
Accounts receivable trade, net 3,454 6,185
Inventories, net 6,888 7,708
Prepaid and other current assets 381 324
Total current assets 19,135 30,185

Fixed assets, net 5,316 5,978
Goodwill, net 4,359 4,247
Other assets 59 182
Total assets $28,869 $40,592

LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $2,265 $4,202
Accrued liabilities 1,473 1,671
Credit line borrowings 1,159 1,124
Current portion of long-term bank borrowings 1,726 778
Total current liabilities 6,623 7,775
Other liabilities 62 0
Deferred tax liabilities 252 75
Long-term bank borrowings 314 1,862
Total liabilities 7,251 9,712

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 55,682 53,841
Accumulated other comprehensive income 815 601
Accumulated deficit (34,880) (23,563)
Total shareholders’ equity 21,618 30,880
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $28,869 $40,592

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three months Twelve months
ended December 31, ended December 31,
2007 2006 2007 2006
Net sales $5,439 $7,191 $22,898 $27,036
Cost of sales 4,895 5,372 16,616 19,251
Gross profit 544 1,819 6,282 7,785
Operating expenses:

Research and
development 944 820 2,907 2,341
Sales and marketing 2,451 2,642 9,788 9,774
General and
administrative 837 1,038 4,651 4,956
Restructure expense 60 0 457 734
Total operating
expenses 4,292 4,500 17,803 17,805
Loss from
operations (3,748) (2,681) (11,521) (10,020)
Other income (expense):

Interest income/
(expense) 128 113 395 483

Loss before
income taxes (3,620) (2,568) (11,126) (9,537)
Benefit from (provision
for) income taxes (45) (216) (190) (113)
Net loss $(3,665) $(2,784) $(11,316) $(9,650)

Net loss per share -
basic and diluted $(0.31) $(0.24) $(0.98) $(0.85)

Shares used in computing
net loss per share -
basic and diluted 11,600 11,392 11,500 11,385

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

Investor Contact:
Nicholas Berchtold, CFO
Fiberstars, Inc.
440-715-1300

Media Contact:
Nathan Tinker
Antenna Group (for Energy Focus, Inc.)
(203) 229-0358


General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Expands EFO-ICE Installations at Redner’s Markets: High-efficiency system means energy, cost savings in freezer cases

02/19/2008

SOLON, Ohio, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today Redner’s Markets Inc., which operates 39 Warehouse Markets and 12 Quick Shoppes throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland, has ordered a fifth installation of Energy Focus’s EFO-ICE lighting system. The Redner’s order comprises 158 low temperature doors utilizing 56 EFO-ICE systems for a new Redner’s store

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SOLON, Ohio, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, announced today Redner’s Markets Inc., which operates 39 Warehouse Markets and 12 Quick Shoppes throughout Eastern Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland, has ordered a fifth installation of Energy Focus’s EFO-ICE lighting system. The Redner’s order comprises 158 low temperature doors utilizing 56 EFO-ICE systems for a new Redner’s store being built in Maryland. EFO-ICE is Energy Focus’s state-of-the-art lighting system especially designed for freezer cases and other low-temperature applications. Along with Redner’s, EFO-ICE is already installed at leading grocery chains across the United States, including Albertson’s, Shaw’s, Pathmark and Brookshire stores and some 15 other major retailers with more than 50,000 locations.

“EFO-ICE is the most efficient lighting system available for low-temperature applications,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc., “and Redner’s is clearly reaping the benefits of this technology. We are very pleased that Redner’s is extending this partnership and we look forward to working with the company closely in the future to positively impact their energy usage and costs.”

“Traditional lamp-and-ballast systems actually heat the interior of refrigerated display cases,” continued John Davenport, “causing the cooling compressors to work harder to keep products cold and thus driving up energy consumption and costs for retailers. Since the highly efficient light source for EFO-ICE is outside of the display case, our illuminators introduce no heat inside the case. In addition, a customer can expect further savings because EFO-ICE’s lamp life is typically twice that of fluorescents and a single EFO-ICE bulb replaces up to four fluorescent tubes, greatly reducing maintenance and replacement costs above and beyond the clear energy savings. As a result, EFO-ICE pays for itself in less than two years or closer to one year if rebates are factored in.”

In 2005, Southern California Edison (SCE) conducted a four-month (October 10, 2005 through January 10, 2006) field test of EFO-ICE at a working Albertsons store in Fullerton, California, to understand the impact of fiber optic lighting in low-temperature supermarket display cases. Among other variables, SCE measured lighting; outdoor ambient temperature; indoor ambient temperature and humidity; traffic (number of door openings); and product loading. According to SCE, EFO-ICE offered projected annual energy savings of 535 kilowatt hours (kWh) per door over fluorescent lighting. Fluorescents typically consume about 803 kWh per door per year while EFO-ICE consumes about 267 kWh per door per year. Fluorescent lighting therefore consumed three times as much energy as EFO-ICE.

When presenting the results of the Southern California Edison research, Ramin Faramarzi, Manager of the Southern California Edison Refrigeration and Thermal Test Center, commented on the energy saving using efficient fiber optics for 100 doors: “If you want to translate the $5,885 per year of savings as a result of this retrofit into additional sales that the store had to do in order to come up with this profit margin, the store had to actually sell $588,500 more products.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI, formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Global Lighting Leader Energy Focus, Inc. Partners With Eco Engineering, LLC to Bring Energy Efficient Lighting to Businesses

02/06/2008

SOLON, Ohio, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, continues to expand its network of eco-friendly associates by partnering with Eco Engineering LLC, the largest independent energy services company (ESCO) in the Midwest. Eco Engineering will distribute a broad range of Energy Focus’s EFO®, EFO-LED, and other energy efficient lighting products throughout Eco Engineering’s national customer

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SOLON, Ohio, Feb. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, continues to expand its network of eco-friendly associates by partnering with Eco Engineering LLC, the largest independent energy services company (ESCO) in the Midwest. Eco Engineering will distribute a broad range of Energy Focus’s EFO®, EFO-LED, and other energy efficient lighting products throughout Eco Engineering’s national customer base.

“Our partnership with Eco Engineering will introduce our cleantechnology lighting products to a broad, new group of potential customers,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus Inc. “Our highly efficient lighting systems will help Eco Engineering’s clients to potentially save thousands of dollars a year in energy, maintenance and replacement costs over traditional incandescent and fluorescent systems.”

“We believe that Energy Focus offers some truly unique lighting products that will help our customers to ‘Go Green,’ such as the new EFO-LED Docklight, which is ideal for our warehousing and freight customers. It can help customers achieve the maximum energy savings—up to 90%, while reducing their ongoing maintenance costs to virtually zero,” said Tom Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of Eco Engineering, LLC.

Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Eco Engineering, LLC recommends and implements energy saving projects with compelling paybacks that help customers reduce operating expenses, boost productivity and positively impact the environment through reduced energy consumption. The company focuses on a range of business sectors, including commercial real estate/office buildings; retail/restaurants; institutional; manufacturing; printing and publishing; and warehousing and distribution. Telephone (800) 301-2003. For more information see www.ecoengineering.com

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. 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, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus Inc. Offers Californians High-Efficiency Products to Help Utilities Slash Energy Use

01/10/2008

SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, can help Californians meet the State’s ambitious energy conservation goals. According to the January 9, 2008, edition of Wall Street Journal, California is aggressively developing innovative ways to inspire energy conservation, including the widespread distribution of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) that use about a quarter of the energy of

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SOLON, Ohio, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, can help Californians meet the State’s ambitious energy conservation goals.

According to the January 9, 2008, edition of Wall Street Journal, California is aggressively developing innovative ways to inspire energy conservation, including the widespread distribution of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) that use about a quarter of the energy of incandescent bulbs. By comparison, Energy Focus’s high-efficiency lighting systems, including its award-winning LED and metal-halide systems, save as much as 80% of the energy of incandescent and even fluorescent bulbs, offering California consumers a bright, efficient alternative to the “twisty.”

“For homeowners, retailers and businesses, energy-efficient lighting is about far more than simply low wattage,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus Inc. “It’s about bright, warm, white light that accents retailers’ products; it’s about creating mood and atmosphere. It’s about saving energy through lost cost controls. Energy Focus products deliver these attributes in the most energy efficient package available.”

Energy Focus Inc. has a track record of providing energy solutions to the California lighting market. In 2006 Southern California Edison performed a comparative field study of Energy Focus EFO-ICE, Energy Focus’s fiber optic lighting system for refrigerated supermarket display cases, and state-of-the-art fluorescent lighting. Results showed that EFO-ICE required only 1/3 the energy of fluorescent lighting while providing comparable luminance. The Albertsons grocery store chain, recognizing the energy saving potential, has installed EFO systems in California as well in other states.

But lighting is not the only area in which Energy Focus can help Californians. As of January 1, 2008, the state mandated new energy conservation rules regulating swimming pool pumps. According to the California Public Utilities Commission, pool pumps are the third largest user of residential electricity in California. There are perhaps 500,000 residential pools with pool pumps that are responsible for 1.3 billion kWh per year and a potential demand of as much as 750 MW in the Southern California Edison service area alone.

To meet this challenge, Energy Focus’s Fiberstars Pool and Spa division has developed a Wireless Pool Control (WPC) system that makes saving energy and money by managing pool pumps easy and inexpensive.

“Pool pumps have traditionally been one of the most inefficient electronic products on the market,” said Steve Gasperson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Energy Focus Inc. “The Fiberstars WPC, which meets or exceeds all of California’s relevant mandates, allows consumers to remotely control their two-speed pool pumps. Our unique wireless handset (which can also operate pool lights) offers consumers a extremely convenient way to radically reduce their energy consumption and costs.”

California is not the only state establishing energy conservation initiatives. On January 1, 2008, new lighting and appliance efficiency regulations went into effect in Arizona, Connecticut, Oregon, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington. And the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007” signed into law by President Bush on December 19, 2007, mandates that by 2020, lightbulbs must be 70% more efficient than today.

“Energy Focus lighting systems already exceed the efficiency targets mandated for the year 2020,” added John Davenport, “and we are dedicated to developing the most forward-thinking sustainable lighting technologies available.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Welcomes New Energy Bill, Already Meets 2020 Lighting Efficiency Mandates

12/20/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today welcomed the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007” signed into law by President Bush on December 19, 2007. Under the new law, all light bulbs must use 25% to 30% less energy than today’s products by 2012 to 2014. The phase-in will start with 100-watt bulbs in January 2012 and end with 40-watt bulbs in January 2014. By 2020,

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SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today welcomed the “Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007” signed into law by President Bush on December 19, 2007. Under the new law, all light bulbs must use 25% to 30% less energy than today’s products by 2012 to 2014. The phase-in will start with 100-watt bulbs in January 2012 and end with 40-watt bulbs in January 2014. By 2020, bulbs must be 70% more efficient.
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The company pointed out that Energy Focus lighting products, which utilize LEDs and other high-efficiency sources, already meet the efficiency requirements mandated for the year 2020.

“The US government has finally recognized the need to do away with inefficient traditional incandescent light bulbs,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “We expect that this will generate great demand for highly efficient lighting products like ours. Energy Focus products are the most efficient lighting systems on the market, using as little as 20% of the energy of traditional bulbs, and therefore already exceeding the efficiency targets for 2020. Our customers around the globe are already seeing the major energy cost, and maintenance savings that high-efficiency lighting products can bring.”

Energy Focus Inc.’s flagship EFO® products are highly energy efficient lighting systems that consumes as little as 20% of the energy of traditional lighting, offering customers significantly lower energy, maintenance and cooling costs over fluorescent, halogen, incandescent, and other traditional lighting technologies. For instance, compared to the MR16 halogen lamp, the current standard for commercial accent lighting, EFO products produce equivalent levels of light while consuming 80% less power.

According to U.S. Department of Energy, lighting is the biggest energy expense for retailers, accounting for 37% of total energy use in U.S. retail buildings. EFO systems have been installed by a broad range of customers, including Whole Foods, Limited Brands, Wal-Mart Mexico, the US Navy, Albertsons, Brookshire Stores, Pathmark, Shaw’s, and other major grocery and retail chains.

“EFO products are at the forefront of reducing electric demand and addressing global warming issues,” added John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc., “and we are working to help our nation reduce its dependence upon foreign energy sources.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Global Lighting Leaders TCP, Inc. and Energy Focus, Inc. Partner for North American Distribution

12/20/2007

AURORA, Ohio, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—TCP, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), and Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, have formed a strategic alliance to distribute LED lighting products throughout North America. The partnership allows TCP to distribute certain Energy Focus products under its “Ecovations” lighting product line, which offers energy efficient lighting

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AURORA, Ohio, Dec. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—TCP, Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), and Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, have formed a strategic alliance to distribute LED lighting products throughout North America.

The partnership allows TCP to distribute certain Energy Focus products under its “Ecovations” lighting product line, which offers energy efficient lighting solutions for commercial and industrial applications. The products combine Energy Focus’s expertise in LED technology with TCP’s strategic sales channels and will include a variety of LED lighting sources, such as accent lighting, high and low bay lighting systems for cold storage applications, as well as an LED dock light fixture.

“TCP offers a clear path to distribute Energy Focus products quickly and efficiently,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “The energy efficient lighting market is quickly evolving as the need to conserve energy becomes more prevalent in our society. Energy Focus’s products can now reach additional markets with this strategic alliance.”

TCP CEO Ellis Yan added, “TCP is committed to delivering the highest quality lighting products that most benefit the environment. This new relationship with Energy Focus complements our broad range of energy efficient lighting products, allowing us to offer even more sustainable lighting options to our customers.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About TCP, Inc.

TCP, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Ohio, drives lighting innovation for commercial, industrial and residential applications. As the leader in energy efficient lighting, TCP manufactures one million compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) per day, offers one of the largest number of ENERGY STAR approved products and distributes them throughout North America and abroad. TCP produces 70% of the CFLs on the U.S. market sold under a variety of name brand, private label and other lighting manufacturers, including n:vision at The Home Depot. The company’s extensive product line also includes cold cathode, linear and high bay systems, exit and emergency lighting, HID, energy efficient fixtures, and LED lighting products/solutions. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcpi.com or call (800) 324-1496.

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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Lauer-Fischer Corporate Headquarters Brightened by Energy Focus EFO(R)

12/12/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that Lauer-Fischer GmbH, a provider of specialty software solutions to drugstores and pharmacies, has chosen Energy Focus EFO® to enhance the company’s new headquarters in Fuerth, Germany. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071212/AQW105) Source: Energy Focus, Inc. Lauer-Fischer Headquarters Brightened by Energy Focus

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SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that Lauer-Fischer GmbH, a provider of specialty software solutions to drugstores and pharmacies, has chosen Energy Focus EFO® to enhance the company’s new headquarters in Fuerth, Germany.
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Lauer-Fischer Headquarters Brightened by Energy Focus EFO®
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“Energy efficiency and low maintenance combined with the high quality of the EFO light and the innovative design of the fixtures were key elements in Lauer-Fischer’s choice of EFO,” said Bernhard Mann, Managing Director, LBM Lichtleit-Fasertechnik (LBM), the German subsidiary of Energy Focus Inc. “The installation also takes advantage of EFO’s color-change system, which allows users to enhance the mood of a room by slightly altering the environment through subtle colored accents.”

The Lauer-Fischer installation utilizes several EFO® system configurations to light the building’s entrance hall and two reconfigurable conference rooms. In total, the EFO® systems illuminate over 3,000 square feet of meeting space.

The Lauer-Fischer project was designed by Bernard Mann of LBM Lichtleit-Fasertechnik (LBM), the German subsidiary of Energy Focus Inc. LBM also supplied the materials and supervised the installation. The architect for the project was Kunzendorf, Postbauer Heng, Germany.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Kalliope Stage Saves Money and Energy with Energy Focus EFO(R):  Energy cost savings mean lower overhead for small theater company

12/04/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Kalliope Stage, a professional musical theater in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has opened their fifth season utilizing Energy Focus’s EFO® lighting. The high efficiency lighting helps the theater save money on their energy bills and provides dramatic lighting in their lobby. The multiple EFO® systems fill the space with bright light and provide dramatic accent lighting for paintings and other works of art displayed in the theater lobby. Since

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SOLON, Ohio, Dec. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Kalliope Stage, a professional musical theater in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has opened their fifth season utilizing Energy Focus’s EFO® lighting. The high efficiency lighting helps the theater save money on their energy bills and provides dramatic lighting in their lobby. The multiple EFO® systems fill the space with bright light and provide dramatic accent lighting for paintings and other works of art displayed in the theater lobby. Since installing the EFO® systems, Kalliope Stage has saved over $8,000 in energy costs and bulb replacement.

“The lobby is important to the overall artistic environment,” said Paul Gurgol, Founder and Artistic Director of Kalliope Stage. “Having well lighted art, posters and pictures helps build a unified visual experience. It also helps us show the connection between visual arts and performing arts.”

“The energy savings is very important to our budget, but another large operational benefit is the lack of heat delivered to the lobby,” said Rex Snider, Kalliope Stage’s Managing Director of Operations. “The lobby can get warm during summer nights with a packed house, but EFO lights help keep our patrons from overheating during intermission.”

Kalliope Stage has utilized the energy efficient EFO® lighting systems over the past several theater seasons, with each season featuring up to five productions.

“The Kalliope Stage experience shows that EFO® can really impact a facility’s bottom line,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus. “From small organizations like Kalliope to major businesses like Starwood Hotels and Albertsons, EFO® products offer real savings.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI, formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus EFO(R) Brings 21st Century Illumination to Medieval Hotel

11/21/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that the world-famous Hotel Eisenhut in Rothenburg, Germany, has installed Energy Focus’s flagship EFO® lighting systems throughout its newly expanded and refurbished conference facilities. In order to provide appropriate atmosphere, to conserve energy and to accommodate the ever-changing uses of the conference suites, EFO®

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SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that the world-famous Hotel Eisenhut in Rothenburg, Germany, has installed Energy Focus’s flagship EFO® lighting systems throughout its newly expanded and refurbished conference facilities. In order to provide appropriate atmosphere, to conserve energy and to accommodate the ever-changing uses of the conference suites, EFO® systems fully light the facilities.
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Zone lighting in each room includes the ability to change level as well as the color of the light. This enables users to adjust brightness and smooth color accents appropriate to a particular type of event. For example, during a speaker’s video presentation, general illumination white light can be reduced while the wall accents and speaker’s podium are switched to blue. Alternatively, for wedding receptions or other festive occasions, the color controlled lighting can be used to create emotional atmosphere and dramatic highlights. And for occasions in which colored light is not required, the full room can be illuminated in a comfortable, warm white light at the push of a button.

“With EFO®, we were able to offer the most modern and energy efficient lighting technology available while respecting the historical character and significance of the Hotel Eisenhut,” said Bernhard Mann, Managing Director, LBM Lichtleit-Fasertechnik (LBM), the German subsidiary of Energy Focus Inc.

Located in the center of picturesque medieval Rothenburg overlooking the Tauber Valley, the Hotel Eisenhut consists of four patrician houses from the 12th and 16th centuries, furnished with select antiques and original artwork. The homes were united into the Hotel Eisenhut in 1876 as a guesthouse for visitors to Rothenburg’s vineyards and wineries. Today, the hotel is considered one of the world’s great hotels and continues to be run by Hans J. Pirner, great-grand-son of the founder Georg Andreas Eisenhut.

The Hotel Eisenhut lighting project was designed by Bernard Mann of LBM Lichtleit-Fasertechnik (LBM), the German subsidiary of Energy Focus Inc. LBM also supplied the materials and supervised the installation. The architect for the project was Kunzendorf, Postbauer Heng, Germany.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI, formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus Inc. Promotes Steve Gasperson to Vice President, Sales and Marketing

11/21/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) announced today that Steve Gasperson, an eight-year veteran of Energy Focus, has been named Vice President, Sales and Marketing, overseeing all pool sales and marketing initiatives for the company including new product development. Previously, Mr. Gasperson was National Sales Manager. In his new role, Mr. Gasperson will be responsible for the ongoing expansion of Energy Focus’s award-winning line of fiber optic

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SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) announced today that Steve Gasperson, an eight-year veteran of Energy Focus, has been named Vice President, Sales and Marketing, overseeing all pool sales and marketing initiatives for the company including new product development. Previously, Mr. Gasperson was National Sales Manager.

In his new role, Mr. Gasperson will be responsible for the ongoing expansion of Energy Focus’s award-winning line of fiber optic lighting products for pool and spa applications, including exciting new products like the new Color Light Stream(TM) LED Water Features. These products produce color changing, synchronized illumination utilizing two cutting edge technologies, LEDs and fiber optic. Energy Focus is also further enhancing its line of EFO® Pool Products, with advanced LED illuminators and other technical improvements.

“Steve Gasperson has made significant contributions of Energy Focus’s pool business over the past eight years,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus Inc., “and it is with great pleasure the we promote him to Vice President of Sales and Marketing.”

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus’ EFO systems offers energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, England and Germany. Telephone: 440-715-1300. Web site: http://www.energyfocusinc.com/.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus Inc. Wins $1 Million Contract to Develop Very High Efficiency Solar Cells

11/08/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) announced today that it has been awarded a $1 million contract by the DuPont-University of Delaware Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium to develop advanced solar cell technologies as part of DARPA’s ground breaking VHESC project with the Consortium. Energy Focus was honored earlier this year by DARPA with the 2007 DARPATech Small Business Innovation Research Award for Excellence for its work with

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SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) announced today that it has been awarded a $1 million contract by the DuPont-University of Delaware Very High Efficiency Solar Cell (VHESC) Consortium to develop advanced solar cell technologies as part of DARPA’s ground breaking VHESC project with the Consortium. Energy Focus was honored earlier this year by DARPA with the 2007 DARPATech Small Business Innovation Research Award for Excellence for its work with DARPA.

The goal of the VHESC project is to develop 50% efficient solar cells that are affordable and producible in large volumes. Widespread use of the VHESC technology can significantly reduce the amount of energy derived from fossil fuels, including oil and coal. As part of the VHESC team, which is led by DuPont and the University of Delaware, Energy Focus is responsible for optical design and product integration.

“Energy Focus is proud to be an integral part of this revolutionary technology,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus Inc. “Our team of engineers has developed a technology vital to the success of the VHESC project, and one that offers major energy and cost savings in the future. A building using VHESC and EFO® technology gets the best of both worlds: free power from the sun and the most efficient way to convert that power to useful light.”

The VHESC program is developing integrated optical system-photovoltaic (PV) modules for portable applications that operate at 50 percent efficiency. Energy Focus is integrating the optical design with the solar cell design, and has entered previously unoccupied design space.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus’ EFO systems offers energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, England and Germany. Telephone: 440-715-1300. Web site: http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

About VHESC

This research was, in part, funded by the U.S. Government. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results

11/06/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Financial and operating highlights include the following: * Consolidated revenues for the third quarter, 2007, were $5.7 million, a 16 percent decrease from 2006. Contributing to the decline were lower year-over-year Pool division sales which have been negatively impacted by the housing downturn. In the first nine months of 2007, Pool

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SOLON, Ohio, Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Financial and operating highlights include the following:

* Consolidated revenues for the third quarter, 2007, were $5.7 million, a 16 percent decrease from 2006. Contributing to the decline were lower year-over-year Pool division sales which have been negatively impacted by the housing downturn. In the first nine months of 2007, Pool division sales were $1.4 million less than the same period in 2006.
* The net loss for the quarter increased to $3.18 million ($0.28 per share) compared to the $2.1 million loss ($0.19 per share) for the same period in 2006. Operating expenses increased by $794,000, or 18 percent, from the same quarter in 2006 due primarily to on-going restructuring of our operations, unplanned legal and employee severance expenses, and increases in the allowance for doubtful accounts. However, net cash usage for the quarter of $1.2 million showed dramatic improvement from the first half, 2007 net cash usage of $4.2 million.
* EFO sales increased 51 percent to $2.0 million, year over year, the \ largest EFO sales quarter to date, representing 35 percent of total sales for the quarter. EFO sales in the first nine months of 2007 were $4.9 million, about twice 2006 levels.
* Improved operating efficiencies have resulted in increased gross margins (34 percent), up four points from year earlier.

John Davenport, Energy Focus President and CEO, said, “While we are pleased that EFO’s expanding headway in commercial lighting usage is rapidly gaining momentum, we are disappointed that our year-to-date revenues and earnings have not met our expectations. In this regard, we are vigorously engaging in further operational, working capital and cost-cutting initiatives. These efforts will continue in the fourth quarter and into 2008.”

“We are highly encouraged by the growing favorable acceptance of our EFO products as evidenced, for example, by Starwood Hotels’ recent order to install EFO extensively in two W Hotels,” Davenport added. “The increase in the number of customers installing our EFO products tells us that our product line continues to face growing demand, especially in light of expanding energy conservation measures. However, shipments have ramped up more slowly than anticipated. We have found the lead time for volume purchases by our customers, who are primarily larger retail and hospitality industry leaders, to be considerably longer than encountered in our other business sectors.”

Eric Hilliard, Energy Focus Chief Operating Officer commented, “In addition to the traction we’ve made in developing new accounts in the quarter, we’ve also made progress in increasing our EFO® LED product offerings. As a result, five new energy efficient EFO-LED product families will be available for sale in the first quarter of 2008.”

“Restructuring of the US commercial and administrative organizations will continue into the fourth quarter,” continued Mr. Hilliard. “In Q3 we made a number of changes necessary to improve our operational efficiency including the replacement of the Chief Financial Officer. In Q4 we plan to add a marketing manager and senior sales executive to better position EFO and open new sales channels.”

Energy Focus, Inc. management will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. PST) to review the third quarter 2007 Financial Results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-800-507-9434 (US Canada) or 1-706-634-5544 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 22951000. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 22951000. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on November 23, 2007 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus designs, develops, manufactures and markets fiber optic lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus’ EFO system, introduced in 2004, offers energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, England and Germany. Telephone: 440-715-1300. Web site: http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over LED’s and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Tables to Follow

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)

September 30, December 31,
2007 2006
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,681 $ 3,705
Short-term investments 6,855 12,263
Accounts receivable trade,
net 3,801 6,185
Inventories, net 7,954 7,708
Prepaid and other current
assets 367 324
Total current assets 22,658 30,185

Fixed assets, net 5,325 5,978
Goodwill, net 4,328 4,247
Other assets 193 182
Total assets $ 32,504 $ 40,592

LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,002 $ 4,202
Accrued liabilities 2,012 1,671
Credit line borrowings 1,149 1,124
Current portion of long-term
bank borrowings 821 778
Total current liabilities 5,984 7,775
Deferred tax liabilities 195 75
Long-term bank borrowings 1,454 1,862
Total liabilities 7,633 9,712

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 55,168 53,841
Accumulated other
comprehensive income 916 601
Accumulated deficit (31,214) (23,563)
Total shareholders’ equity 24,871 30,880
Total liabilities and
shareholders’ equity $ 32,504 $ 40,592

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three months Nine months
ended September 30, ended September 30,
2007 2006 2007 2006

Net sales $ 5,745 $ 6,808 $ 17,458 $ 19,845
Cost of sales 3,757 4,772 11,720 13,879

Gross profit 1,988 2,036 5,738 5,966
Operating expenses:

Research and
development 805 630 1,963 1,521

Sales and marketing 2,390 2,280 7,338 7,132

General and
administrative 1,668 1,303 3,813 3,918

Restructure expense 308 98 397 734

Total operating
expenses 5,171 4,311 13,511 13,305

Loss from
operations (3,183) (2,275) (7,773) (7,339)
Other income (expense):
Other income/(expense) 35 12 77 39
Interest income/
(expense) 51 171 190 331

Loss before income
taxes (3,097) (2,092) (7,506) (6,969)
Benefit from (provision
for) income taxes (78) (33) (145) 103

Net loss $ (3,175) $ (2,125) $ (7,651) $ (6,866)

Net loss per share
- basic and
diluted $ (0.28) $ (0.19) $ (0.67) $ (0.60)

Shares used in
computing net loss
per share - basic
and diluted 11,501 11,371 11,467 11,362

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

Investor Contact:
Nicholas Berchtold, CFO
Fiberstars, Inc.
440-715-1300

Media Contact:
Nathan Tinker
Antenna Group (for Energy Focus, Inc.)
(203) 229-0358

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

W Hotel Chain Installs Energy Focus Inc. EFO(R) Systems at Two Properties:  Energy cost savings and a smaller carbon footprint drive green investment

10/31/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that W Hotels has signed contracts to install Energy Focus, Inc.’s energy efficient EFO® lighting systems at properties in Chicago and New York City. The W Hotel Brand is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Luxury Brand Division. The installations which are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, come

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SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that W Hotels has signed contracts to install Energy Focus, Inc.’s energy efficient EFO® lighting systems at properties in Chicago and New York City. The W Hotel Brand is part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., Luxury Brand Division. The installations which are scheduled to be completed by the end of the year, come after an extensive test by the W Hotel in Times Square. The systems will be installed throughout the public common areas of the hotels and will replace traditional MR-16 halogen lamps.

“All told, the entire US hotels industry spends an average of $5.3 billion a year on electricity, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus Inc. “Because EFO® lighting systems use less than 20% of the energy of MR-16 halogen lamps, these W Hotels can expect to see a significant savings in energy costs by switching to EFO® since lighting accounts for approximately 1/3 of all electric energy costs in hotels and other retail establishments. The hotels will see further savings in terms of reduced maintenance costs and fewer bulb changes.”

By utilizing EFO®, the W Hotels will significantly reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. For example, the Ws will save more than 750,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) annually by switching to EFO. In terms of carbon emissions, the amount of coal saved by installing EFO® would fill all the bathtubs in the Times Square W once a month forever. And the carbon dioxide savings from the switch is equivalent to removing 160 cars from the road.

The EFO® systems will be installed at the following W locations: City Center, Chicago (18 EFO® systems replacing 138 MR-16 lamps); and Times Square, New York City (141 EFO® systems replacing 752 MR-16 lamps).

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers and many others. Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The Company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, New York City, United Kingdom and Germany. For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 890 properties in more than 100 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Meridien® and the recently announced Aloft(SM) and Element(SM) Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com

Safe Harbor Statement

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 EFO systems. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, the slowing U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’s markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectation. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Energy Focus SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus Inc. CEO John Davenport to Present at Pacific Growth Equities and Global Crown Capital Investment Conferences in San Francisco

10/31/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that CEO John Davenport will be presenting an overview of the company and its businesses next week at two major investment summits in San Francisco, California. On Wednesday, November 7, at 4:00 pm, Mr. Davenport will present at the Pacific Growth Equities 2007 Clean Technology & Industrial Growth Conference to be held at the W San

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SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that CEO John Davenport will be presenting an overview of the company and its businesses next week at two major investment summits in San Francisco, California.

On Wednesday, November 7, at 4:00 pm, Mr. Davenport will present at the Pacific Growth Equities 2007 Clean Technology & Industrial Growth Conference to be held at the W San Francisco Hotel. The conference, featuring more than 100 presenting companies, features businesses on the leading edge of next- generation energy and other major sectors.

On Thursday, November 8, at 10:15 am, Mr. Davenport will present at the Global Crown Capital Nanotechnology Investment Conference, to be held at the Olympic Club Lakeside Golf Clubhouse in San Francisco. At this invitation-only conference, institutional investors will gain insight into the growth of the nanotechnology public sector and learn about the performance upside that public nanotechnology companies can add to portfolios currently investing in electronics, energy, materials, chemicals, consumer and cleantech.

“We are proud to be included among the companies recognized as leaders in the next-generation energy sector,” said John Davenport, CEO. “Energy Focus’s technology offers the most energy efficient accent lighting available, consuming as little as 20% of the energy of traditional lighting, offering customers significantly lower energy, maintenance and cooling costs over fluorescent, incandescent, and other traditional lighting technologies. Whole Foods, Albertsons, Cinemark Theaters and many others are already experiencing the energy, maintenance and replacement savings that Energy Focus products offer.”

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers and many others. Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The Company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, New York City, United Kingdom and Germany. For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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 EFO systems. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, the slowing U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’s markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectation. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Energy Focus SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

EFO(R) Makes Bavarian Art Collection Bright, Beautiful and Energy Efficient

10/03/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, continues to build its reputation as the preferred technology for lighting works of art. The company today announced that an anonymous art collector in southern Bavaria has installed 23 EFO® systems to illuminate a private collection of modern art. Of the 139 light fixtures powered by the 23 EFO® systems, 96 illuminate the

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SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, continues to build its reputation as the preferred technology for lighting works of art. The company today announced that an anonymous art collector in southern Bavaria has installed 23 EFO® systems to illuminate a private collection of modern art. Of the 139 light fixtures powered by the 23 EFO® systems, 96 illuminate the collection’s paintings and sculptures, 24 provide general room illumination, seven provide up-lighting from floor-mounted fixtures, and 12 are dedicated to a spectacular designer lighting fixture that hangs above the collection’s bar.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071003/AQW041)

The project was designed by Bernard Mann of LBM Lichtleit-Fasertechnik (LBM), the German subsidiary of Energy Focus Inc. LBM also supplied the materials and supervised the installation. The architect for the project was Ekkehard Walter.

Because EFO® lighting systems produce a warm, bright, white light with no infrared (IR) or ultraviolet (UV), it is ideal for illuminating paintings and other fragile works of art which can be severely damaged by prolonged exposure to the IR and UV radiation produced by traditional accent lighting technologies such as halogens or fluorescents.

“This installation was an enjoyable challenge,” said Bernard Mann, Director of LBM Lichtleit-Fasertechnik, “because we were redesigning what had been an old storage room into a new, high-tech exhibition space. By utilizing EFO® in concert with general “daylight” systems, we have created a dramatic effect that highlights the large modernist works of art housed in this collection. But since EFO® is also highly energy efficient, the collector will see energy cost savings of about 80% compared to traditional systems.”

This private art collection joins the Appleton Museum of Art, the Churchill Museum, the Magna Carta and the U.S. Constitution among many other art museums, collections and historical documents benefiting from the unique properties of Energy Focus lighting systems.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI, formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Invites You to Participate in its Third Quarter 2007 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

10/30/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) management will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. PST) to review the third quarter 2007 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-800-507-9434 (US Canada) or 1-706-634-5544 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 22951000. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes

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SOLON, Ohio, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) management will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. PST) to review the third quarter 2007 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-800-507-9434 (US Canada) or 1-706-634-5544 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 22951000. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.

The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 22951000. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com on November 23, 2007 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers and many others. Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The Company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, New York City, United Kingdom and Germany. For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

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 EFO systems. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, the slowing U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’s markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectation. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Energy Focus SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Lights Up Renovated Appleton Museum of Art:  Dresses of Princess Diana will be museum’s first exhibition utilizing new EFO(R) system

09/26/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is making the past easier to see at the Appleton Museum of Art (AMA) in Ocala, Florida. AMA has installed Energy Focus Inc.’s patented EFO® lighting systems throughout the museum, including all the museum’s exhibitions and most public areas. Since EFO® produces a warm, bright, white light with no infrared (IR) or

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SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, is making the past easier to see at the Appleton Museum of Art (AMA) in Ocala, Florida. AMA has installed Energy Focus Inc.’s patented EFO® lighting systems throughout the museum, including all the museum’s exhibitions and most public areas. Since EFO® produces a warm, bright, white light with no infrared (IR) or ultraviolet (UV) it is ideal for illuminating fragile works of art which can be severely damaged by prolonged exposure to the IR and UV radiation produced by traditional accent lighting technologies such as halogens or fluorescents.

The marble-and-granite Appleton Museum of Art is a 65,000 square foot, three-building cultural complex with a serene esplanade and reflecting pool. The museum was established in 1987 by retired Chicago industrialist Arthur I. Appleton, who donated some 6,000 pre-Columbian, Asian, and African artifacts and 19th-century objets d’art to the collection. Some 20 years later, the collection has tripled in size, creating the largest collection of pre-Columbian art in Florida. The museum is currently owned by Central Florida Community College.

“The Appleton Museum of Art is home to a broad, eclectic collection of ancient and modern art from around the globe,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus Inc. “Protecting this unique collection from the damage UV and IR can cause was of prime importance to the museum, and we are proud that they chose EFO® to perform this task. With EFO®, AMA’s art will be beautifully illuminated and preserved, with the added bonus that the museum will see savings of up to 80% in energy and maintenance costs.”

Lighting such a collection is a difficult and intensive task. Energy Focus, in partnership with Siemens and Southern Energy Technologies, installed 170 EFO® illuminators throughout the building, with each illuminator powering up to eight endpoints for a total of nearly 960 points of light. A study performed in December 2006 by Southern Energy Technologies, Inc., for the museum showed that AMA can expect to save more than $12,000 per year in lighting energy and maintenance costs plus associated HVAC interactive savings thanks to the energy-efficient EFO® system.

The AMA’s first exhibition utilizing the new EFO® system will be “Diana, Princess of Wales: Dresses for a Cause” featuring 30 dresses once worn by the late princess, 26 of them from the famous June 1997 Christie’s auction where Diana put 79 of her gowns up for sale. Proceeds went to AIDS and breast cancer charities. The remaining are three from her early years as a princess and one black Versace cocktail dress from the late 1990s. The exhibit, which also includes a massive collection of historical royal memorabilia, will run Oct. 14-Dec. 30, 2007. According to the curator, this is the largest collection of Diana auction dresses ever assembled and the only time they have been reunited since the 1997 auction.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI, formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO® systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About Appleton Museum of Art

Owned and operated by Central Florida Community College, the Appleton Museum houses more than 16,000 works of art and artifacts. The museum is located at 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., in Ocala, seven miles east of Interstate 75 on State Road 40.

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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Two Wal-Mart Stores Will Install Energy Focus EFO(R) Downlight Systems

09/18/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. ( NASDAQ = EFOI ) (formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that the company has received orders from Wal-Mart for installations of Energy Focus’s EFO(R) downlight system in a Wal-Mart Super Center and a Sam’s Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Energy Focus EFO(R) products have been installed by many leading retailers including Whole Foods Markets, Albertsons and

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SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. ( NASDAQ = EFOI ) (formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that the company has received orders from Wal-Mart for installations of Energy Focus’s EFO(R) downlight system in a Wal-Mart Super Center and a Sam’s Club in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Energy Focus EFO(R) products have been installed by many leading retailers including Whole Foods Markets, Albertsons and Pathmark grocery stores.

“Wal-Mart is well known for its dedication to utilizing energy saving systems in their stores,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc. “According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting is the biggest energy expense for retailers, accounting for 37% of total energy use in retail buildings and more than 22% of electricity costs for the average grocery store. By using our highly efficient lighting system, these Wal-Mart stores can expect to see significantly lower energy, maintenance and cooling costs over fluorescent, incandescent, and other traditional lighting technologies. Further, EFO’s lamp life is typically four to six times that of halogen or incandescent bulbs, thus reducing maintenance and replacement costs above and beyond the energy savings.”

The two stores are part of Wal-Mart de Mexico, which includes 122 Super Centers, 78 Sam’s Clubs, and employs 142,000 people across the country. In 2005, Wal-Mart de Mexico reported net sales of US$15.4 billion, a 13.7% increase over the previous year.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. , designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO(R) systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Continues EFO(R) Market Penetration with Pathmark Order

08/22/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that the supermarket chain Pathmark has placed orders for nine new seafood department installations of its EFO(R) lighting system, bringing to 10 the total number of EFO(R) orders for Pathmark. In so doing, Pathmark joins Whole Foods, Albertsons, and Harris Teeter in commercial adoption of EFO(R) lighting for their seafood

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SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars, Inc.), the global leader in energy-efficient lighting technologies, today announced that the supermarket chain Pathmark has placed orders for nine new seafood department installations of its EFO(R) lighting system, bringing to 10 the total number of EFO(R) orders for Pathmark. In so doing, Pathmark joins Whole Foods, Albertsons, and Harris Teeter in commercial adoption of EFO(R) lighting for their seafood departments.

The EFO(R) systems will be installed at Pathmark stores in Long Island, New York, Northern New Jersey, and greater Philadelphia. The installations are expected to be complete by December 2007.

“We are excited that Pathmark is joining the growing ranks of Energy Focus customers,” said John Davenport, Energy Focus CEO. “EFO(R) produces white light without heat, which lowers the ambient temperature in the cooler case, a particular advantage in seafood applications as the heat produced by traditional lighting systems can accelerate spoilage. Further, Pathmark can expect to see cost savings through reduced energy usage since EFO(R) uses only about 25% of the energy of traditional lighting systems.”

Davenport added that “our relationship with Pathmark is indicative of our strategy to expand market penetration in the Northeast. Energy Focus is aggressively engaging a broad range of commercial and industrial markets for EFO(R) products, including grocery, drug and convenience, department and other retail stores, as well as hotels, movie theaters and other markets.”

Pathmark is one of the nation’s leading supermarket retailers. Located in the New York/New Jersey/Philadelphia corridor, Pathmark operates 141 stores in four states (including Delaware). Averaging 53,000 square feet, with sales of $738 per selling foot, Pathmark supermarkets are larger and more productive than the national average.

About Energy Focus, Inc.

Energy Focus, Inc. , designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus EFO(R) systems offer energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, the United Kingdom, and Germany. Telephone: (440) 715-1300. For more information, see http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economies and its effect on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors, and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus Inc. Wins DARPATech 2007 Award for Excellence:  Bi-annual innovation prize honors breakthrough defense technologies

08/16/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Adding to a growing list of major technology and innovation awards, Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars Inc.) announced today that it has been awarded the 2007 DARPATech Small Business Innovation Research Award for Excellence. Dr. Anthony J. Tether, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), presented the award at DARPATech 2007, DARPA’s 25th Systems and Technology Symposium, in Anaheim, Calif., on August 8. The

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SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Adding to a growing list of major technology and innovation awards, Energy Focus Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI; formerly Fiberstars Inc.) announced today that it has been awarded the 2007 DARPATech Small Business Innovation Research Award for Excellence. Dr. Anthony J. Tether, director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), presented the award at DARPATech 2007, DARPA’s 25th Systems and Technology Symposium, in Anaheim, Calif., on August 8.

The prestigious DARPATech Awards for Excellence are conferred bi-annually to honor outstanding achievement by companies and individuals involved in DARPA research projects and fulfilling DARPA’s motto of “Bridging the Gap, Powered by Ideas.” Energy Focus received the award for technology bridging the gap between inefficient traditional light sources and advanced high efficiency lighting systems. The company’s advanced lighting technology honored by DARPATech doubles lighting system lifetimes without affecting performance and the technology is currently being performance-tested in real world environments aboard two Navy ships at sea.

In the award citation, DARPA noted, “Fiberstars Inc. created a breakthrough technology that has the potential to innovate lighting systems across the Department of Defense. The arc source multilayer technology not only improves the quality of light in existing systems, but also reduces operational costs by extending the lifetime of lighting components. The Fiberstars technology was developed as part of the DARPA High Efficiency Distributed Lighting (HEDLight) program that is designed to change lighting systems on US military platforms and increase the deployability, maintainability and survivability of those platforms. Fiberstars’ technical accomplishments were key to the successful accomplishment of the HEDLight program’s goals.”

“Receiving the 2007 DARPATech Award for Excellence is particularly exciting for us,” said John Davenport, CEO of Energy Focus, “because it represents the pinnacle of achievement in the development of advanced defense systems. For the U.S. Navy, high efficiency, maintenance free lighting translates into clear benefits in terms of lowered fuel dollars, extended ship range, and manpower freed up from changing light bulbs. Our team has developed a truly exceptional product that is rapidly finding customers in the military and beyond.”

“DARPA funds hundreds of research projects each year,” said Roger Buelow, CTO of Energy Focus, “and to be recognized as a DARPATech Award recipient is truly gratifying. Four years ago we were at the 23rd DARPAtech convention talking about the future possibilities of this technology. Today, we’re showing that the vision is becoming a reality.”

Energy Focus, as a member of the DARPA sponsored Very High Efficiency Solar Concentrator Consortium (VHESC), was also nominated for a 2007 DARPATech Award for “Excellence for work in developing materials, processes and optics to speed the solar industry’s development of higher efficiency solar cells.” Specifically, Energy Focus is investigating ways the company’s patented technology and trade secrets can be applied to deliver direct sunlight to solar cells. Recently demonstrating a world record 42.8% conversion efficiency, the consortium is on track towards achieving VHESC’s goal of more than 50% efficiency in a photovoltaic (PV) device.

DARPA is the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense (DoD). It manages and directs selected basic and applied research and development projects for DoD, and pursues research and technology where risk and payoff are both very high and where success may provide dramatic advances for traditional military roles and missions.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus designs, develops, manufactures and markets lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus’ EFO systems offers energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, England and Germany. Telephone: 440-715-1300. Web site: http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over halogen and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Press Contacts:

Nicholas G. Berchtold
Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Energy Focus, Inc.
440-715-1255
nberchtold@energyfocusinc.com

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Energy Focus, Inc. Reports Seond Quarter 2007 Results

08/08/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for second quarter 2007 ended June 30, 2007. Financial and operating highlights include the following: * Consolidated total revenues of $6.7 million, a 13 percent decrease over 2006 * EFO sales increased 57 percent to $1.5 million, year over year, and now represent 22 percent of total sales * Improved operating efficiencies resulted in increased gross margins (34 percent)

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SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) today announced financial results for second quarter 2007 ended June 30, 2007. Financial and operating highlights include the following:

* Consolidated total revenues of $6.7 million, a 13 percent decrease over 2006
* EFO sales increased 57 percent to $1.5 million, year over year, and now represent 22 percent of total sales
* Improved operating efficiencies resulted in increased gross margins (34 percent) up four points from year earlier
* Operating expenses were reduced by $618,000, or 13 percent, from year earlier
* Net loss for the quarter decreased to $1.87 million ($0.16 per share)
* Net cash usage for the quarter ($361 thousand) declined from the previous year ($529 thousand) and sharply from the first quarter of 2007 ($3.866 million) spurred by tighter asset management

John Davenport, Energy Focus President and CEO, said, “While we are pleased with EFO gaining headway in commercial lighting usage, we are disappointed that our year to date revenues have not met plan. The increase in the number of customers where we have installed our EFO products tells us that our product line faces growing demand especially in light of expanding energy conservation measures. However, the ramping up of shipments has been slower than anticipated. We have found the lead time for volume purchases by our customers, who are primarily larger retail and hospitality industry leaders, to be considerably longer than encountered in our other business sectors.

“We are highly encouraged by the favorable acceptance of our EFO products as evidenced by the continuing sharp upward trend in sales,” Davenport continued. “We see this trend gaining momentum in the second half as more of our customers, such as Limited Brands, deploy increasing number of EFO products throughout their operations. Sales for the quarter in our Pool Division were negatively impacted by the housing downturn. The year to year decline in the quarter amounted to $720,000 (17 percent). Our sales operations outside of the United States now comprise one-third of total revenues and represent rapid growth opportunities for the company.”

“We are positioning ourselves to be a ‘lean and mean’ company in a very competitive business environment,” Davenport added. “As announced earlier, we have taken significant steps to streamline operations, improve efficiency and increase revenues. We will intensely continue these efforts through this year and into early 2008.”

“In the past quarter we created a flat EFO organization to respond more decisively to our customers’ desires and needs,” noted Eric Hilliard, Energy Focus COO. “The commercial business will report directly to me. The government business will report to Roger Buelow, our CTO. When a commercial customer, for example, like Bath and Body Works, expresses a need, they don’t have the time for their questions to work their way through marketing, sales, engineering and production. They need and deserve their answers in ‘real time.’ The new organization idea is very simple—those functions report directly to the business leader. The idea is to be able to respond to the customer—in a fraction of the time, with much better data. Roger will make sure it works that way for government customers.”

Mr. Hilliard continued, “In addition, the progress we’ve been making in serving EFO accounts, it was great to see the independent data from the Southern California Edison test, released in July, validating EFO’s significant improvement in energy savings over both competing LED as well as fluorescent light products. This independently generated data is what we’ve been looking to bring to our customers. I expect this study’s results to strengthen our sales activity to customers who are looking for high quality light output and low operating costs.”

Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) management will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. EST (8:30 a.m. PST) to review the second quarter 2007 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-800-507-9434 (US Canada) or 1-706-634-5544 (International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 10907728. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins. The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following 7 days by dialing 1-800-642-1687 (US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 International/Local) and entering the following pass code: 10907728. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com as of August 15, 2007 and will remain available for one year in the Investor Relations area of the site or by going to http://www.mkr-group.com.

About Energy Focus
Energy Focus designs, develops, manufactures and markets fiber optic lighting systems for wide-ranging uses in both the general commercial and the pool and spa lighting markets. Energy Focus’ EFO system, introduced in 2004, offers energy savings, heat dissipation and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting for multiple applications. The Company’s headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, Ohio. The Company has additional offices in California, England and Germany. Telephone: 440-715-1300. Web site: http://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 2007 and thereafter, future pool market sales, and the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over LED’s and fluorescent lights. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company’s future include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its effects on Energy Focus’ markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company’s SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, 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.

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Tables to Follow

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands)

June 30, December 31,
2007 2006
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,974 $ 3,705
Short-term investments 6,767 12,263
Accounts receivable trade, net 4,854 6,185
Inventories, net 8,115 7,708
Prepaid and other current assets 627 324
Total current assets 25,337 30,185

Fixed assets, net 5,617 5,978
Goodwill, net 4,252 4,247
Other assets 162 182
Total assets $ 35,368 $ 40,592

LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,530 $ 4,202
Accrued liabilities 1,735 1,671
Credit Line borrowings 1,130 1,124
Short-term bank borrowings 814 778
Total current liabilities 6,209 7,775
Deferred tax liabilities 155 75
Long-term bank borrowings 1,627 1,862
Total liabilities 7,991 9,712

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common stock 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 54,721 53,841
Accumulated other comprehensive income 694 601
Accumulated deficit (28.039) (23,563)
Total shareholders’ equity 27,377 30,880
Total liabilities and shareholders’
equity $ 35,368 $ 40,592

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three months Six months
ended June 30, ended June 30,
2007 2006 2007 2006
Net sales $ 6,704 $ 7,709 $ 11,713 $ 13,037
Cost of sales 4,424 5,381 7,963 9,106

Gross profit 2,280 2,328 3,750 3,931
Operating expenses:

Research and
Development 675 436 1,158 891
Sales and marketing 2,328 2,609 4,948 4,853
General and
administrative 1,067 1,537 2,145 2,615
Restructure Expense 89 195 89 636
Total operating
expenses 4,159 4,777 8,340 8,995
Loss from
operations (1,879) (2,449) (4,590) (5,064)
Other income (expense):
Other income/(expense) 35 13 42 27
Interest
income/(expense) 40 52 139 160
Loss before
income taxes (1804) (2,384) (4,409) (4,877)
Benefit from (provision
for) income taxes (66) 85 (67) 136
Net loss $ (1,870) $ (2,299) $ (4,476) $ (4,741)

Net loss per
share - basic and
diluted $ (0.16) $ (0.20) $ (0.39) $ (0.42)

Shares used in
computing net loss
per share - basic
and diluted 11,490 11,356 11,489 11,299

Investor Contact:
Nicholas Berchtold, CFO
Fiberstars, Inc.
440-715-1300

Media Contact:
Nathan Tinker
Antenna Group (for Energy Focus, Inc.)
(203) 229-0358

General Information

Energy Focus, Inc. headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Road, Solon, Ohio, 44139, with subsidiary offices in California, England and Germany. For additional information, please call 440-715-1300.

Bath & Body Works Selects Energy Focus’ Efficient Lighting

08/07/2007

SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 7—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), formerly Fiberstars, Inc. (FBST), a global leader in highly-efficient lighting, today announced that it has retrofitted a Bath & Body Works store in the Columbus, Ohio with EFO lighting. Bath & Body Works, a division of Limited Brands, Inc., retrofit the retail store by replacing T-4 fluorescent lamps with Energy Focus’ EFO LED systems. Energy Focus custom designed the LED light bar systems for Bath & Body Works shelf

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SOLON, Ohio, Aug. 7—Energy Focus, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFOI - News), formerly Fiberstars, Inc. (FBST), a global leader in highly-efficient lighting, today announced that it has retrofitted a Bath & Body Works store in the Columbus, Ohio with EFO lighting.

Bath & Body Works, a division of Limited Brands, Inc., retrofit the retail store by replacing T-4 fluorescent lamps with Energy Focus’ EFO LED systems. Energy Focus custom designed the LED light bar systems for Bath & Body Works shelf lighting using technology developed under a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) project.

Energy Focus’ superior efficiency and environmentally responsible design will result in an annual energy savings in addition to saving the company the hazards and disposal costs of fluorescent bulbs, which contain mercury. In addition to its efficiency, nearly all EFO lamp components can be reused and recycled.

“The Bath & Body Works installation demonstrates Energy Focus’ ability to tailor our EFO lighting systems to meet the specific needs of a wide range of applications,” said Energy Focus’ CEO John Davenport. “Bath & Body Works joins the growing number of retailers who recognize the benefit of Energy Focus’ lighting systems as a way to improve the appearance of their displays while eliminating heat, enhancing the quality of light and reducing the electricity consumed.”

Energy Focus products can be found in grocery store aisles, department stores, office buildings, as well as world famous museums and resorts around the globe.

About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc., (Nasdaq: EFOI - News) is the leading supplier of fiber optic lighting and the world’s only supplier of EFO®, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus fiber optic lighting provides energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, fast food restaurants, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers and many others. Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The Company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, New York City, United Kingdom and Germany. For more information, see http://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. For information about potential factors which could affect Energy Focus financial results, please refer to Energy Focus’ SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Energy Focus disclaims any