Lime Energy Awarded Southeast Energy Efficiency Program

North Carolina based Lime Energy Co. (NASDAQ: LIME) announced today that the company has been awarded a new contract by a leading electric utility to cost effectively reach and engage small businesses to deliver energy saving solutions.

Lime Energy’s model scales energy efficiency solutions to businesses through a mobile technology platform, local energy advisor teams and a proven contractor network.

“Energy efficiency programs continue to be a catalyst for economic growth, workforce development and energy security. We are committed to investing significant resources in the Southeast to drive more energy savings to small and medium businesses and to create new jobs,” said Adam Procell, Lime Energy’s President and Chief Executive Officer.

About Lime Energy Co

Lime Energy is building a new energy future. As a leading national provider of energy efficiency for small business customers, Lime designs and implements direct install programs for our utility clients which consistently exceed program savings goals. Our award-winning, integrated services programs provide utilities with reliable energy efficiency resources while delivering the highest levels of customer satisfaction. This next generation approach is helping utilities across the country to go deeper and broader with the cheapest, cleanest and fastest energy resource that we have – energy efficiency.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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