Governor Richardson and Governor Doyle plan to tour ZBB's facilities andthen host an energy forum discussing energy reform that will end America'sdependence on foreign oil and invest in alternative sources of energy.

Rob Parry, ZBB's Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are thrilled tohost Governor Richardson's and Governor Doyle's energy forum as part of theircampaigning events. This testifies to ZBB's clear leadership position inenergy efficiency and cleantech solutions, with the ability to squarelycapitalize on the growing alternative energy industry."

A recently issued press release announcing the energy forum said, "ZBBEnergy Corporation [is] a leader in developing and producing technology thatincreases energy efficiency minimizes the impact on the environment andmaximizes the use of renewable energy."

About ZBB Energy Corporation

ZBB Energy Corporation (AMEX: ZBB - News) provides clean energy storagesolutions based on proprietary zinc rechargeable energy storage technologythat addresses requirements in multiple markets such as alternative energyapplications, large electrical utilities and green residential and commercialarchitecture. A developer and manufacturer of its modular, transportable andenvironmentally friendly Zinc Energy Storage Systems ("ZESS"), ZBB Energy wasfounded in 1998 and is headquartered in Wisconsin with offices located inPerth, Australia.

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