WALTHAM, Mass., April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecogen^® Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) today announced the sale of an InVerde^® Ultra, INV-100, combined heat and power (CHP) unit to provide heat and domestic hot water to a public high school located in Northern New Jersey. 

The unit will cut annual energy costs and, through Tecogen's patented low emissions system, Ultra, will nearly eliminate the production of criteria pollutants, the compounds contributing to smog. The unit will also provide the school with emergency back-up power.

"Schools are a solid market for Tecogen because they are looking to cut costs and also actively seeking out environmentally friendly solutions," said Robert Panora, President and COO of Tecogen.  "Our InVerde product provides both, and with our reputation for reliability, makes us the right choice for schools in communities intent on reducing their carbon footprint."

About Tecogen
Tecogen manufactures, installs, and maintains high efficiency, ultra-clean combined heat and power products including natural gas engine-driven cogeneration, air conditioning systems, and high-efficiency water heaters for residential, commercial, recreational and industrial use. The company is known for cost efficient, environmentally friendly and reliable products for energy production that, through patented technology, nearly eliminate criteria pollutants and significantly reduces a building's carbon footprint. 

In business for over 20 years, Tecogen has shipped more than 2,000 units, supported by an established network of engineering, sales, and service personnel across the United States. For more information, please visit www.tecogen.com.

Tecogen Media Contact Information:
David Garrison
P: 781-466-6403
E: David.Garrison@Tecogen.com

Tecogen Investor Contact Information:
John N. Hatsopoulos
P: 781-622-1120
E: jhatsopoulos@tecogen.com

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SOURCE Tecogen Inc.