WALTHAM, Mass., April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecogen^® Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) today announced the sale of two CM-60 combined heat and power (CHP) systems to a public multi-residential housing complex located in the Boston Metropolitan area.

The Tecogen CHP units will provide electricity for the site as well as deliver heat and domestic hot water to the residential complex of 268 apartments.  The units will provide significant energy savings, and with Tecogen's patented Ultra low emissions system, nearly eliminate the production of criteria pollutants and compounds contributing to smog.  

Tecogen is part of a comprehensive energy plan, funded with stimulus money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, to improve the property's energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.

"Tecogen's cost-effective, environmentally-friendly solutions are increasingly popular with city and town authorities looking to reduce their carbon footprint on a tight municipal budget," said Robert Panora, President and COO of Tecogen.  "Our installation and factory service is the complete package for municipalities looking to save budget dollars without further taxing their staff."

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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