California Hydrogen Business Council Appoints Plug Power CEO to Board of Directors

July 21, 2011

CALIFORNIA HYDROGEN BUSINESS COUNCIL APPOINTS PLUG POWER CEO TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Sacramento, CA – The California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC) announces the appointment of Mr. Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) effective July 21, 2011.  Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cells are leading the way for the commercialization of hydrogen-fueled power solutions. The company has shipped over 1,200 GenDrive units to material handling customers in North America, and has had some of its largest customer-wins in the progressive State of California. These orders include:

• Kroger Co, Compton, CA: 161 GenDrive units
• WinCo Foods, Modesto, CA: 184 GenDrive units
• Coca-Cola Refreshments, San Leandro, CA: 37 GenDrive units

“We’re pleased to welcome Mr. Marsh to the Board of Directors,”  stated Mark Abramowitz, CHBC Board President.  “His knowledge, leadership and drive will serve the organization well as we continue to grow and expand value to our members. ”

The California Hydrogen Business Council is a non-profit organization serving as a link between hydrogen-technology developers, businesses, energy leaders, government, and infrastructure providers with a common vision of clean energy and transportation fueled by hydrogen. Its members implement and use technology and services that are taking the hydrogen economy into the mainstream. Learn more at www.californiahydrogen.org.

About Plug Power Inc.

The architects of modern fuel cell technology, Plug Power revolutionized the industry with cost-effective power solutions that increase productivity, lower operating costs and reduce carbon footprints.  Long-standing relationships with industry leaders forged the path for Plug Power’s key accounts, including Wegmans, Whole Foods, and FedEx Freight.  With more than 1,200 GenDrive units shipped to material handling customers, accumulating over 2.5 million hours of runtime, Plug Power manufactures tomorrow’s incumbent power solutions today. Additional information about Plug Power is available at www.plugpower.com.