03/01/2010

Elk Grove Village, IL – March 1, 2010 - Lime Energy Company (Nasdaq: LIME), announced today that David Asplund, Chief Executive Officer, will give a presentation to investors at two conferences this month.  On Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at 8:30AM pacific time, the Company will present at the Roth 22^nd Annual OC Growth Stock Conference in Laguna Niguel, CA and on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at the Jefferies 9th Global Clean Technology Conference in New York City at 2:15PM eastern time.  The presentations will include a discussion of the Company’s business operations, financial results, strategic initiatives and prospects for the future.  A slide presentation and live webcast will be accessible from the "Investor Relations" section of Lime Energy’s website (www.lime-energy.com). Following the live webcast, an archived version will be available on the Lime Energy website.

About Lime Energy Co.

Lime Energy is a leading provider of integrated energy engineering, consulting and implementation solutions.  We specialize in improving the energy efficiency of our clients’ facilities, reducing their operating costs, energy use, and carbon emissions.  We focus on two specific markets: the commercial and industrial market including utilities, and the public sector market.  Our work includes the engineering, design and implementation of energy efficient lighting, mechanical and electrical upgrades, water conservation, weatherization and development and implementation of renewable energy.   The company's stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol LIME. Additional information is available at the company's website www.lime-energy.com or by calling 847-437-1666. 

For More Information Contact:

Glen Akselrod, Bristol Capital Ltd.

Telephone 905-326-1888

E-mail glen@bristolir.com

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including statements that reflect Lime Energy's current expectations about its future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. Lime Energy has tried to identify these forward-looking statements by using words and phrases such as ``may,'' ``expects,'' ``anticipates,'' ``believes,'' ``intends,'' ``estimates,'' ``plan,'' ``should,'' ``typical,'' ``preliminary,'' ``hope,'' or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to Lime Energy and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause Lime Energy's actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities in 2010 and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. These risks are referenced in Lime Energy's current Annual Report on form 10-K or as may be described from time to time in Lime Energy's subsequent SEC filings; and such factors as incorporated by reference.