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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 1, 2015 Media Contacts: Shirley Hancock 503.781.4234 or [email protected] Oregon Department of Transportation Reports “Flawless” Deployment of Blue Earth Energy Power Solutions UPStealth ® Battery Backup System to Keep Traffic Signals Running at Dangerous Intersection The First of its Kind, “Bendable”, Lead-Acid Free, Environmentally Safe Battery Will Exhibit at Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) Meeting and Exposition in June WILSONVILLE, Ore. — The 25 th ITS America Annual Meeting & Expo in Pittsburgh will showcase a Battery Backup System (BBS) that will revolutionize the way agencies are able to ensure intersection safety for the traffic industry. More than 35 transportation agencies in America have already adopted the compact, environmentally friendly UPStealth, developed and manufactured by Blue Earth Energy Power Solutions , a division of Blue Earth Inc. Oregon Department of Transportation ’s (ODOT) just successfully deployed the UPStealth system at the heavily used, remote Biggs Junction interchange which underwent significant changes to improve safety. “The switch-on at Biggs Junction went great, flawless. We shut off power and the UPStealth immediately switched on, just as they said it would. It was easy to test and the unit’s display showed the system status, the wattage the system was using, and estimated time of battery backup,” said Laura Wilson, ODOT Lead Technician, Traffic Systems Services Unit.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 1, 2015 Media Contacts: Shirley

Hancock503.781.4234 or [email protected]

Oregon Department of Transportation Reports “Flawless” Deployment of Blue Earth Energy Power Solutions UPStealth ® Battery Backup System to Keep Traffic Signals Running at Dangerous Intersection

The First of its Kind, “Bendable”, Lead-Acid Free, Environmentally Safe Battery Will Exhibit at

Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) Meeting and Exposition in June

WILSONVILLE, Ore. — The 25 th ITS America Annual Meeting & Expo in Pittsburgh will showcase a Battery Backup System (BBS) that will revolutionize the way agencies are able to ensure intersection safety for the traffic industry. More than 35 transportation agencies in America have already adopted the compact, environmentally friendly UPStealth, developed and manufactured by Blue Earth Energy Power Solutions , a division of Blue Earth Inc. Oregon Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) just successfully deployed the UPStealth system at the heavily used, remote Biggs Junction interchange which underwent significant changes to improve safety.

“The switch-on at Biggs Junction went great, flawless. We shut off power and the UPStealth immediately switched on, just as they said it would. It was easy to test and the unit’s display showed the system status, the wattage the system was using, and estimated time of battery backup,” said Laura Wilson, ODOT Lead Technician, Traffic Systems Services Unit.

“We’re excited that the UPStealth will be a game-changer in the field of traffic management and will enhance the steps toward smart cities all over the world,” said Tim Hysell, Blue Earth Inc., Corp Sr. VP Technology and Program Group. “The UPStealth® is the first ever Nickel-Zinc battery backup that doesn’t need its own cabinet. It improves intersection safety and reduces UPStealth® Inside Traffic

Cabinet

congestion, pollution, transportation costs and worker compensation claims associated with the most dangerous sections of US roads--intersections.”

Flexible, Nickel-Zinc, Environmentally FriendlyUPStealth passed ODOT’s rigorous testing lab, impressing the traffic engineers. “Other options we looked at were effectively a car battery that tends not to last, so when you really need them to work, they don’t,” says Scott Cramer, ODOT Traffic Signal Engineer. “The UPStealth is super flat and fits within the existing traffic signal controller cabinet. We wouldn’t need to spend money on extra equipment to house the backup battery. There is less maintenance, there should be less cost and a longer battery life, and that appeals to our retrofit projects.” Transportation experts also appreciate the fact the UPStealth does not pose a risk for electrical shock, hazardous material spills and other catastrophes associated with lead-acid batteries. Improving Safety and CongestionThe intelligence of the UPStealth’s Inverter/Controller continuously monitors even slight power fluctuations to help prevent accidents and congestion that can occur with power interruptions or with cabinet knockdowns. All of which can occur at the remote yet busy Biggs Junction interchange, three hours from the nearest ODOT crew.

“This is why it was imperative to look for a battery backup system, so if there’s a power outage at a remote location like Biggs, our crew has time to respond before the signals go dark,” says Dave Hirsch, ODOT Traffic Operations Engineer. “We need to provide power to critical intersections and we’re looking to do the same with railroad crossings.” Remote Monitoring and Control AbilityODOT also hopes to use UPStealth’s Real-Time Intelligence Connect (RTi Connect™) desktop application for onsite and remote viewing, monitoring and managing of UPStealth performance parameters, such as system status, cabinet load, run-times and AC voltage.

What Makes the UPStealth Unique?● Compact and easily recycled,

eliminating costly disposal issues and reduces carbon footprint.

Traffic Signals Go Live Biggs Junction, Ore.

● First Nickel-Zinc, lead-acid free UPS/BBS.

● Patent Pending, bendable form fits inside the existing cabinet. No need for external cabinets.

● 98 percent energy efficiency.● Life is typically twice as long as

lead-acid UPS/BBS.● Withstands harsh weather

environments and doesn’t require heating/cooling devices.

● Advanced intelligent battery management software allows remote monitoring.

● Easy, safe, and quick installation and operation.

● No manual maintenance needed during 5-year warranty.

● Nickel-Zinc allows for no threat of “outgassing” and hazardous contamination.

● Lower cost of ownership.● Unique financing for cities.● Made in the USA.● Other applications: data centers,

telecommunications, oil and natural gas wells, remote cell towers, risk management services, and demand response systems to decrease energy usage during peak load pricing periods charged by utilities.

Blue Earth Energy Power Solutions UPStealth at ITS America/PittsburghBlue Earth Energy Power Solutions UPStealth Battery Backup System will be on exhibit at booth #807 at the ITS America Meeting and Exposition, June 1-2 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. Drop by or call us at 503.781.4234 to schedule a meeting. For more on the UPStealth Battery Backup System, including testimonials and case studies, visit: blueeartheps.com or call us at 503.399.3517.

About Blue Earth Energy Power SolutionsBlue Earth Energy Power Solutions is the developer and manufacturer of the next generation of intelligent battery backup solutions. Our UPStealth® Battery Backup System is the first Nickel-Zinc (lead-acid free) bendable, energy efficient, and long lasting battery backup that can be monitored remotely. Blue Earth Energy Power Solutions is a division of Blue Earth, Inc. and part of the Energy Shopping Network.

About Blue Earth, Inc. BBLU is engaged in the clean technology industry with a primary focus in energy efficiency and alternative/renewable energy sectors. The Company strives to participate in the global movement for a sustainable planet by offering products and services that will optimize energy use, reduce harmful environmental emissions and materially reduce energy costs to its

customers. For more information about Blue Earth, Inc., please visit blueearthinc.com.

Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements.  Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intends,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  These statements relate to future events or to the Company’s future financial performance, the performance of UPStealth, and the planned adoption and installation of UPStealth.  These forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current beliefs and expectations, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  Investors should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company’s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could impact the Company and the forward-looking statements contained herein are included in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Form 10-Ks, Form 10-Qs, Form 8-Ks, Proxy Statements and other filings. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

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