Tecogen Secures Revolving Line of Credit for up to $10 Million

WALTHAM, Mass., May 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tecogen Inc. (NASDAQ:TGEN), a leading manufacturer of clean energy cogeneration products that, through patented technology, nearly eliminate criteria pollutants and significantly reduce a customer's carbon footprint, is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Webster Business Credit Corporation for a secured revolving line of credit for up to $10 million, with a term of three years. The availability of funds is based on the Company’s accounts receivable, raw materials, and finished goods. The Company plans to use the line of credit to repay existing debt, for working capital, and for expansion and growth.

The Company’s Chief Accounting Officer noted, “The liquidity that a $10 million line of credit provides will improve our ability to focus on growth and reduce our cost of borrowing. With additional working capital we will be better positioned to take on larger projects.”

Benjamin Locke, Tecogen’s CEO stated, “Access to these funds allows the Company to focus on growth, including research and development efforts, commercialization of our Ultera emissions control technology in both forktrucks and automobiles, and expansion into new markets for our products.”

“We are pleased to partner with Tecogen and their management team by providing financing to support a company strategically positioned for growth,” commented Warren K. Mino, President, Webster Business Credit Corporation.

About Tecogen
Tecogen Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, installs, and maintains high efficiency, ultra-clean, cogeneration products including natural gas engine-driven combined heat and power, 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 reduce a customer’s carbon footprint.

In business for over 35 years, Tecogen has shipped more than 3,000 units, supported by an established network of engineering, sales, and service personnel across the United States. For more information, please visit www.tecogen.com or contact us for a free Site Assessment.

Tecogen, InVerde, InVerde e+, Ilios, Tecochill, and Ultera are registered trademarks or trademarks pending registration of Tecogen Inc.

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Tecogen Media & Investor Relations Contact Information:

Bonnie Brown, CAO
P: (781) 522-6020
E: Bonnie.Brown@Tecogen.com 

John N. Hatsopoulos
P: (781) 622-1120
E: John.Hatsopoulos@Tecogen.com 

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