China Hydroelectric Corporation to Host Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 9:00 am ET

NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- China Hydroelectric Corporation CHC ("China Hydroelectric" or the "Company"), an owner, developer and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China ("PRC"), today announced that it will hold its third quarter 2012 financial results conference call at 9:00 am ET on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. The Company anticipates releasing its financial results after the market close on Monday, November 26, 2012.

To attend the call, please use the dial-in access information provided below. When prompted on dial-in, ask for the "China Hydroelectric Corporation Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Conference Call" or be prepared to utilize the conference call ID.

Please dial in at least 10 minutes before the call to ensure timely participation. A playback will be available through December 11, 2012. To listen, please call +1-877-870-5176 within the United States or +1-858-384-5517 if calling internationally. Utilize the pass code 4575295 for the replay.

This call is being webcast by ViaVid Broadcasting and can be accessed by clicking on this link: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=102506, or at ViaVid's website at http://viavid.com.

About China Hydroelectric Corporation

China Hydroelectric Corporation is an owner and operator of small hydroelectric power projects in the People's Republic of China. Through its geographically diverse portfolio of operating assets, the Company generates and sells electric power to local power grids. Led by an international management team, the Company's primary business is to identify, evaluate, acquire, develop, construct and finance hydroelectric power projects. The Company owns 26 operating hydropower stations in China with total installed capacity of 548 MW, of which it acquired 22 operating stations and constructed four. These hydroelectric power projects are located in four provinces: Zhejiang, Fujian, Yunnan and Sichuan. Hydropower is an important factor in meeting China's electric power needs, accounting for approximately 22% of total nation-wide capacity.

For further information about China Hydroelectric Corporation, please visit the Company's website at http://www.chinahydroelectric.com.  Please be advised that the Company's telephone number has recently been changed to +1-646-227-1823.

For more information, please contact:

Company:
China Hydroelectric Corporation
John E. Donahue, Vice President, Investor Relations
Phone: +1-646-227-1823
Email: John.donahue@chinahydroelectric.com

Investor Relations:
MZ Group
Scott Powell, Senior Vice President
Tel: +1-212-301-7130
Email: scott.powell@mzgroup.us

SOURCE China Hydroelectric Corporation