Energy Focus Appoints Captain Charles Connor, U.S. Navy Retired, As Federal Agencies Advisor

Energy Focus, Inc. EFOI, a leader in LED lighting technologies, today announced the addition of Charles Connor to its Advisory Board. In addition to being a renowned leader in the nonprofit sector having served in leadership posts at the American Lung Association and American Red Cross, Mr. Connor is the President of U.S. Navy Public Affairs Association and served for 25 years as a U.S. Navy public affairs officer. The Company's Advisory Board consists of key business leaders, who through their industry experience, expertise, and network, advise the Company's management team in formulating and executing strategies to develop and expand in target sectors and verticals. "We are absolutely delighted to have Mr. Connor as the fourth and newest member of our Advisory Board," said James Tu, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Energy Focus Inc. "We admire Chuck's long-term dedication to and success within the U.S. Navy, as well as his extensive and brilliant track record in improving community wellbeing through his nonprofit efforts. We look forward to having his advice and assistance in raising awareness of the environmental and health benefits of our LED lighting products versus fluorescent lights, as we expand further into the various levels and domains of the Federal government." Eric Hilliard, President and Chief Operating Officer of Energy Focus Inc. added, "The leadership and experience Mr. Connor brings will help us expand our Federal client base and enhance the relationships we have with our current clients. Having an advisor in the Washington, D.C. area, where our new sales and support office is located, will allow us to accelerate the push into the Federal ESCO and overall government markets." "I am extremely pleased to join Energy Focus in this advisory capacity," said Charles Connor. "There is a social responsibility to improve health, safety and environmental conditions when we are able. Energy Focus' proven tubular LED lamps typically are 50% to 75% more energy efficient than traditional fluorescent lamps, lowering the cost of energy and the carbon footprint, and ultimately improving the environment in which we live. I look forward to working with the Energy Focus team to assist governmental agencies and other nonprofit and commercial organizations in realizing significant benefits of tubular LEDs."