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ReliOn Secures "C" Round Financing April 28, 2008
Emerson Network Power and ReliOn Reach Agreement That Adds Fuel Cell Products and Technologies to a Platform of Backup Power Solutions for Communication Networks February 11, 2008
ReliOn Ships a Million Watts of Fuel Cells Dec 18, 2007
ReliOn Fuel Cells Complete UL Certification Mar 27, 2007
ReliOn Fuel Cells Achieve CSA Approval Nov 28, 2006
ReliOn Announces Three New International Distributors Nov 21, 2006
ReliOn Fuel Cells Complete NEBS Level 3 Compliance Testing Nov 9, 2006
ReliOn Fuel Cells Achieve CE Certification Oct 3, 2006
Dr. David Edlund Joins ReliOn Staff May 9, 2006
ReliOn Adds Marcos Villanueva as VP International Development Apr 20, 2006
ReliOn Adds Scott Fox to Board of Directors Apr 6, 2006
ReliOn Introduces T-1000 and T-2000 Hydrogen Fuel Cells Apr 5, 2006
ReliOn News Archive - News Prior to 2006  

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Monday, April 28, 2008


ReliOn Secures "C" Round Financing

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high-reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, announced today that it has secured an additional U.S. $23 million in equity financing as a result of Series C funding activities. ReliOn welcomed two new investors into the C round: the PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund, LLC of La Jolla, California, and Robeco Clean Tech Private Equity II (“Robeco”) of Rotterdam, Netherlands.

The PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund and Robeco join a strong syndicate of existing investors in ReliOn, including Oak Investment Partners, Enterprise Partners Venture Capital, Wall Street Technology Partners, Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital, Buerk Dale Victor, and ReliOn’s former parent corporation, Avista Corp.

With the completion of this Series C financing, Jasandra Nyker, Vice President of the PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund, will join ReliOn’s Board of Directors. Ms. Nyker manages the co-investment activities of the PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund. She will bring extensive investment experience, particularly in the international markets, and her contribution to ReliOn’s Board will be further bolstered by the strong investment platform of PCG Asset Management who oversees private equity commitments of approximately $15 billion through a combination of fund-of-funds, separate accounts and advisory relationships. Ms. Nyker commented, “ReliOn represents a unique opportunity to invest in an alternative energy enterprise with substantial current market opportunities in worldwide backup power markets that are seeking new and superior technologies.”

Rhea Hamilton, Senior Investment Manager of Robeco will be an observer to ReliOn’s Board of Directors. Her strength in international growth will provide valuable guidance, as well as Robeco’s global fund management leadership, with assets exceeding $213 billion. Ms. Hamilton remarked, “Robeco is excited to work with ReliOn as it increases its commercial traction and deployments of its fuel cell products into the global marketplace.”

“We are pleased to welcome the PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund and Robeco, along with the current investors in supporting ReliOn through it’s continued growth as a maturing fuel cell enterprise,” stated Mike Sherman, Managing Director of Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital and Chairman of the Board for ReliOn.

ReliOn President and CEO, Gary Flood stated, “We are very pleased with the completion of this Series C financing, and look forward to the added skills that the PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund and Robeco will bring to an already strong ReliOn Board of Directors. Jasandra Nyker and Rhea Hamilton are excellent additions to our team, bringing significant international contacts and understanding of our global market focus.”

The Series C funding will be used to accelerate the sales and marketing of its fuel cells, and continued technology innovation and development for future product technologies and applications.

About ReliOn:
ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 300-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com .

ReliOn’s Investors:
PCG Clean Energy & Technology Fund www.pcgfunds.com/amhome.html
Robeco www.robeco.com
Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn’s actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn’s control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Monday, February 11, 2008

Emerson Network Power and ReliOn Reach Agreement That Adds Fuel Cell Products and Technologies to a Platform of Backup Power Solutions for Communication Networks

Warrenville, Illinois (February 11, 2008) –Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, today announced an agreement with ReliOn that will add ReliOn’s industry-leading fuel cell products to the Emerson suite of NetXtend™ Integrated Enclosure Solutions for backup power.

ReliOn is the leading provider of high-reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications. Its hydrogen fuel cell products are designed specifically to provide reliable, low maintenance backup power for the telecommunications, utility and government sectors.

Under the agreement, Emerson Network Power will integrate ReliOn products into its NetXtend brand of outside plant enclosures. The arrangement adds an alternative energy product series for Emerson Network Power, delivers greater customer reach for ReliOn, and allows the two companies to continue to explore new ways to integrate ReliOn fuel cell technology into Emerson Network Power’s product line. A comprehensive suite of Emerson Network Power engineering, installation and support services will be offered for ReliOn products integrated with the NetXtend Fuel Cell Series of enclosures and backup power.

“This agreement with ReliOn gives us even greater flexibility in designing backup power solutions that meet the changing needs of our customers,” said Manish Bhandari, vice president and general manager, Outside Plant Business, Emerson Network Power. “While traditional battery backup remains a critical part of the existing IT and telecommunications infrastructure and is central to our business, industry changes, including the FCC eight-hour mandate, are driving the need for alternative sources of backup power.”

Bhandari pointed to the ongoing move of critical telecommunications equipment away from the Central Office to the Outside Plant, often in locations where batteries are somewhat impractical. “Fuel cells can fill some of those gaps,” he said.

“Our fuel cell solutions provide a natural complement to Emerson Network Power’s existing product line,” said Gary Flood, president and chief executive officer of ReliOn. “As the industry landscape changes, the capabilities and characteristics of fuel cells become increasingly relevant to a growing number of potential customers. Working together with Emerson Network Power, we believe we can provide a comprehensive suite of backup power solutions to meet the needs of those customers.”

About Emerson Network Power:

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE:EMR), is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity(TM). Preparing customers for high-stakes opportunities and threats, Emerson Network Power provides reliable power, precision cooling, connectivity and embedded solutions for computer, communications, healthcare and industrial systems. Backed by the largest global services organization in the industry, Emerson Network Power offers network reliability programs encompassing engineering, installation, project management and support services. For more information on the full spectrum of enterprise-wide solutions from Emerson Network Power, visit www.emersonnetworkpower.com.

About Emerson:

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2007 were $22.6 billion. For more information, visit www.emerson.com.


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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

ReliOn Ships a Million Watts of Fuel Cells

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced it has crossed a major milestone in its commercial sales efforts. ReliOn has shipped more than one million Watts worth of fuel cell product to customers.

ReliOn’s hydrogen fuel cell products provide highly reliable, low maintenance backup power for customer sites needing between 600 Watts and 12 kilowatts of power. The company has been shipping commercial product since 2004. The milestone equates to over four hundred commercial customer sites.

“ReliOn reached the megawatt milestone near the end of November. We will exceed 1.3 million Watts delivered by year end. ReliOn is very pleased to work with our customers in meeting their goals of providing robust and reliable communications services,” remarked Joe Blanchard, ReliOn’s Vice President, Product Line Management.

ReliOn’s current products, the T-1000® and T-2000™ fuel cell systems, are designed specifically for telecommunication applications and are certified to UL, CSA, CE, NEBS Level 3 and FCC standards.

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Tuesday, March 27, 2007

ReliOn Fuel Cells Complete UL Certification

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced it has received Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) certification for its T-1000® and T-2000™ fuel cell solutions. The certification was completed under ANSI/CSA FC 1-2004, Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems, the most current and comprehensive standard for certification of stationary fuel cell systems.

UL is an independent, not-for-profit product safety testing and certification organization. They have tested products for public safety for more than 110 years and have held the undisputed reputation as a leader in product safety testing and certification within the United States. ReliOn’s fuel cells are the first to receive UL certification under ANSI/CSA FC 1-2004.

“UL certification removes some of the barriers to fuel cell deployment which are encountered as local codes and standards are applied in specific regions. Making it easier for our communications customers who are in the process of rolling out fuel cell technology is important to ReliOn,” remarked Joe Blanchard, ReliOn’s Vice President, Product Line Management.

ReliOn’s hydrogen fuel cell products provide highly reliable, low maintenance backup power for customer sites needing between 600 Watts and 12 kilowatts of power. With this certification, ReliOn has completed third-party safety and performance testing and certification for the T-1000® and T-2000™ fuel cells. Other completed testing and certification organizations include CSA, CE, NEBS Level 3 and FCC.

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

ReliOn Fuel Cells Achieve CSA Approval

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced it has received ANSI/CSA America certification for its T-1000™ and T-2000™ fuel cell solutions. The certification was completed under ANSI/CSA FC 1-2004, Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems, which is the most current and comprehensive standard for certification of stationary fuel cell systems.

ReliOn's I-1000® fuel cell is sold under CSA certification gained in 2003. With the addition of the CSA FC 1 certification to the T-1000™ and T-2000™, ReliOn is poised to accelerate deployment of these products into North American backup power applications.

CSA is a leading provider of international product testing and certification services. CSA certification assures potential customers and users that a product has been evaluated by a formal process involving examination, testing and follow-up inspection, and that it complies with applicable standards for mechanical, electrical, hydrogen and software performance and safety. Certifications such as this, the CE mark and Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) test completion, announced in the past two months, are key milestones, as they validate the safety and quality standards by which ReliOn products are designed and manufactured.

"The addition of CSA certification for our latest series of products provides assurance to our customers that our products meet the most stringent testing and quality requirements," remarked Gary Flood, president and chief executive officer of ReliOn. "The T-1000™ and T-2000™ are among a very small number of fuel cell products which have attained this certification."

ReliOn's hydrogen fuel cell products provide highly reliable, low maintenance backup power between 600 Watts and 12 kilowatts to communications applications. ReliOn is completing further certifications on the T-1000™ and T-2000™ fuel cells within the United States.

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

ReliOn Announces Three New International Distributors

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced they have signed distribution agreements with Conley Telco, Precision Power & Air (Caribbean) Limited and EGC International/Unitek Group.

Conley Telco, with offices in Mexico and Colorado, is responsible for the distribution of ReliOn fuel cells to telecommunications customers within Mexico. Conley has begun early deployments of ReliOn fuel cell systems to two major providers of telecommunications services within the country thus far.

Precision Power & Air (Caribbean) Limited, located in Trinidad, is responsible for the distribution of ReliOn's fuel cells within the eastern Caribbean region. Precision Power completed the first customer fuel cell installation in Trinidad for the leading telecommunication service provider on the island. The unit has already provided coverage during a grid power outage of several hours, which occurred due to a 6.0 earthquake that happened in October of this year.

The Unitek Group, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will provide ReliOn's fuel cells to customers in northern Latin America, as well as Spain and Portugal. Unitek is a subsidiary of EGC (Eprotel Group Corporation) and was founded in 1998 in Miami, Florida. Its objective is to provide solutions of high technology in the area of electrical protection and provision of emergency energy. Unitek has offices in Spain, France, Great Britain, Venezuela, Colombia and Hong Kong as well as Florida. EGC/Unitek will have permanent fuel cell installations in their Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Madrid, Spain locations in order to support customer education and training needs.

"Conley, Precision Power & Air and Unitek EGC are well-respected providers of communications power solutions in their respective areas of the world," stated Gary Flood, ReliOn President and CEO. "ReliOn is confident in their abilities to accomplish significant market traction for our fuel cell solutions and is pleased to have the quality and caliber of these firms to represent our products."

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 500-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Tuesday, November 9, 2006

ReliOn Fuel Cells Complete NEBS Level 3 Compliance Testing

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, announced today that its T-1000™ and T-2000™ outdoor enclosure solutions have completed Network Equipment Building Systems (NEBS) Level 3 compliance testing. This testing was developed by the telecommunications industry to qualify equipment under extreme environmental conditions and is often required prior to installation of equipment at telecommunication sites.

ReliOn contracted with Intertek, a leading international provider of testing, inspection and certification services for a range of consumer goods, to provide the compliance testing. The Intertek compliance program tested the ReliOn system against all applicable criteria in NEBS Level 3, including extreme temperature variations, fire, earthquake, and severe winds.

"Our successful completion of NEBS testing positions us well for commercial deployments of our new T-series fuel cell products for telecommunications applications," commented Joe Blanchard, Vice President, Product Line Management. "Our solutions provide cost-effective backup for sites with power requirements from under 500 Watts and up to 12 kilowatts. NEBS Level 3 compliance testing provides assurance that our products perform as required, even under extreme operating conditions."

The T-series products join ReliOn's I-1000®, which earned its NEBS compliance in 2004.

ReliOn currently has delivered more than 780kW of fuel cell product to customers in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 500-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Tuesday, October 3, 2006

ReliOn Fuel Cells Achieve CE Certification

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced it has received CE approval for its T-1000™ and T-2000™ fuel cell solutions. ReliOn's hydrogen fuel cell products provide backup power between 600 Watts and 12 kilowatts to communications applications.

The CE mark on a product indicates that a company has met all applicable performance and safety requirements for the European Union. This process includes stringent testing for electro-magnetic interference (EMI) thus ensuring that the product is well-suited for applications powering telecommunications equipment.

Gary Flood, president and chief executive officer of ReliOn commented, "These product certifications are another indication of the commercial readiness of our new products. They are key to providing customer confidence in our technology as we continue to expand sales of our fuel cell solutions in the European market. The testing we have completed in pursuit of the CE certification demonstrates that our products are highly reliable for communications applications, which are our primary focus."

ReliOn is in the process of completing further certification procedures on the T-1000™ and T-2000™ fuel cells within the United States.

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Tuesday, May 9, 2006

Dr. David Edlund Joins ReliOn Staff

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced that Dave Edlund has joined ReliOn's staff to advance the development and commercialization of extended run-time hydrogen fueling solutions for its commercial product line. Dr. Edlund will be a leading contributor to ReliOn's efforts in delivering cost-effective fuel reforming solutions for an extended runtime capability using fuel cell systems for back-up power and other applications.

ReliOn's hydrogen fuel cell products, the T-1000™ and T-2000™ provide backup power of between 600 Watts and 12 kilowatts to communications applications. The extended runtime solutions will allow ReliOn to expand its market to meet the needs of customers in locations where longer backup operation at the site may be required.

Dr. Edlund brings 19 years of experience in reformer and fuel cell technology to ReliOn. Dr. Edlund was previously the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of IdaTech, where he was responsible for building IdaTech's intellectual property portfolio of more than 130 US and foreign patents. Prior to this, he spent four years as a consultant to Ballard Power Systems focusing on hydrogen purification. Dr. Edlund has a substantial background in chemistry with a focus on catalysis and is a recognized expert in hydrogen purification and fuel reforming.

ReliOn has already developed an extended run-time prototype system and expects to have commercial solutions available to customers in early 2007.

Dr.Edlund stated, "ReliOn's novel approach to fuel cells along with their market knowledge has enabled them to become a leader in the deployment of fuel cells for backup power solutions for communications network applications. I am excited to be working with ReliOn to advance fuel reforming solutions for those market applications."

Gary Flood, president and chief executive officer of ReliOn commented, "Dave Edlund has extensive knowledge and experience in the design and development of reforming systems and applications. ReliOn is very fortunate to have his talent and creativity to contribute to advancing ReliOn's technology in fuel reforming."

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Thursday, April 20, 2006

ReliOn Adds Marcos Villanueva as VP International Development

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced the appointment of Marcos Villanueva, a twenty year veteran of the telecommunications industry, as vice president of international business development.

Mr. Villanueva is responsible for establishing the strategy and pursuing ReliOn's business opportunities outside of North America. Mr. Villanueva has over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, including 10 years with the U.S. operator Ameritech, working in key positions, such as Installation, Maintenance, Regulatory and International Business Development. In addition, Mr. Villanueva has managed international wireless sales operations for Nortel Networks and Qualcomm. Just prior to joining ReliOn he spent 8 years with Ericsson, as the Regional Vice President for Network Roll Out, and Vice President Services and Operations, for Ericsson Central America, and finally as Vice President Solutions and Business Development for Turkey and Israel. Mr. Villanueva has lived and worked in Chile, United States, Brazil, Spain, Panama and Turkey.

"Marcos brings a solid background of international telecommunications experience to the role of VP International Business Development at ReliOn, and he will enhance ReliOn's ability to sell its products worldwide," said Gary Flood, president and chief executive officer of ReliOn. "He is a great addition to our staff."

Mr. Villanueva stated, "I am excited to be a part of the ReliOn team. In the short time since I joined the company, I have been impressed with the enthusiasm of the communications industry for ReliOn's fuel cell products and back-up power solutions. I look forward to leading the sales and deployment of ReliOn's new products, the T-1000™ and T-2000™, to new markets throughout the world."

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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Thursday, April 6, 2006

ReliOn Adds Scott Fox to Board of Directors

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced the appointment of outside director Scott Fox, a twenty-seven year veteran executive of the wireless telecommunications industry. Mr. Fox is the current Chairman and CEO of Global View Partners, Inc., an investment, mergers and acquisitions and strategic consulting company focused exclusively in the wireless industry.

Mr. Fox has held leadership roles with a number of companies in the telecommunications space. He was the co-founder of Digital Orchid, Inc, a U.S.-based innovator in the development, management and distribution of branded wireless content and applications in the areas of entertainment, sports and gaming. Mr. Fox also was Group President – Wireless Facilities, Inc. (WFI), the global leader in wireless telecommunications strategy, design, deployment and outsourcing. Prior to WFI, Mr. Fox spent five years as Vice President Strategy and Chief Technology Officer for BellSouth. Additionally, he was the Chairman and member of the Board of the global GSM Association, the world's leading wireless industry association, consisting of 750 member organizations.

"Scott brings a wealth of telecommunications industry knowledge and experience, having been involved with both industry giants and start-up ventures," said Gary Flood, president and chief executive officer of ReliOn. "His extensive background and participation in the wireless industry makes him a valuable contributor and a great addition to ReliOn's Board of Directors. We are pleased that he has joined ReliOn, and we look forward to working closely with him to achieve ReliOn's business objectives."

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.

ReliOn's Investors:

Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 5, 2006

ReliOn Introduces T-1000 and T-2000 Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Spokane, Wash.: ReliOn, the leading provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, today announced the introduction of its new products, the T-1000™ and T-2000™.

Designed specifically for communications backup power applications, the T-series uses ReliOn's patented Modular Cartridge Technology® for scalable hot-swappable high reliability and ease of maintenance.

The T-1000™ is a scalable hydrogen fuel cell capable of providing power architectures from under 600 Watts to 1,200 Watts. The T-2000™ provides up to 2,000 Watts and can be configured to work in combination for power requirements up to 12 kilowatts. Building on ReliOn's modular cartridge architecture, the T-series offers modular electronics cards which allow both scalability and redundancy for higher reliability, as well as easy configuration to either 24 or 48 volt applications. The T-series products provide the back-up DC power required by telecommunications networks, while reducing or eliminating lead acid batteries, and providing a significantly increased service life and overall lower maintenance costs of back-up power systems.

"ReliOn has designed the T-series products based on customer input, with the goal of providing our customers the flexibility and reliability they need to design and implement backup power solutions for their networks," stated Joe Blanchard, Vice President of Product Line Management.

ReliOn has already shipped its first units of T-1000™ products to a major telecommunications network provider and is currently taking orders for both of the T-series products.

The T-1000 and T-2000 may be seen at ReliOn's booth, 5077, at the CTIA Wireless exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada through April 7, 2006.

About ReliOn:

ReliOn is a leader in the development and marketing of modular Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company markets commercially available fuel cell products using its patented Modular Cartridge Technology®. ReliOn products are available domestically and internationally for commercial and industrial backup applications in the 600-Watt to 12-kilowatt range. ReliOn fuel cells are certified to multiple safety and performance standards. www.relion-inc.com.


Oak Investment Partners www.oakvc.com
Enterprise Partners Venture Capital www.epvc.com
Wall Street Technology Partners LP www.wallstreettp.com
Chrysalix Energy LP www.chrysalix.com
Buerk Dale Victor, LLC www.bdvllc.com
Avista Corp. www.avistacorp.com

This press release contains "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may cause ReliOn's actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements express or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made in this press release are based on assumptions and judgments of management regarding future events and results. These assumptions and judgments may prove to be inaccurate as a result of a number of factors, many of which are beyond ReliOn's control, and its actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements.


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