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CoaLogix Announces the Expansion of CoalVision 360 with its NOxAssure Program

CoaLogix Announces the Expansion of CoalVision 360 with its NOxAssure(TM)
Program
Over 2,000 Modules of catalyst in inventory to smooth the transition to CAIR

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 2-- CoaLogix Inc., owned by
Acorn Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACFN) and EnerTech Capital, today announced
NOxAssure(TM), a first of its kind fast response catalyst inventory system for
the SCR systems in coal-fired power plants.  CoaLogix's NOxAssure program
currently consists of over 2,000 modules of plate and honeycomb catalyst of various
specifications, representing over $15,000,000 of "new value" to power plants.
These catalyst are ready for purchase, regeneration and installation to meet
specific customer needs.  NOxAssure is an expansion on CoaLogix's CoalVision
360 strategy which is a blueprint for providing affordable solutions for
improving the environmental footprint and efficiency of coal-fired power
generation plants. The first initiative under this strategy was to prove the
commercial viability of catalyst regeneration. CoaLogix over the past seven
years has proven that regenerated catalyst costs 40% less than new, can be
available faster than purchasing new catalyst and ultimately reduces the
plants' environmental footprint.  To date, CoaLogix has regenerated over
11,000 modules of catalyst, many during the actual outages of coal-fired
plants.  

The announcement of the NOxAssure program could not have come at a better time
for utilities.  On December 23, 2008 the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) was
reinstated.  CAIR mandates that certain utilities run their SCR systems year
round. Many utilities have had to modify outage schedules and capital
expenditure projects to incorporate the changes that are needed to comply with
CAIR.   With the reinstatement of CAIR effective January 1, 2009, NOxAssure is
an opportunity for utilities to comply with the new regulations quickly at a
reduced cost.

Bill McMahon, CEO of CoaLogix stated, "NOxAssure is part of our ongoing effort
to provide a safety net for power plants that have been caught off guard by
the recent reinstatement of CAIR.  The requirement to run the SCR 12 months
per year in lieu of the 5 month operation will require operation during the
cold weather seasons which will have significant consequences for plants in
the northern United States. Consequently, with longer operating cycles, SCR
catalyst will need to be replaced at least twice as frequently."

About CoaLogix

CoaLogix provides cutting edge services to coal-fired generating facilities to
reduce their environmental footprint through technology, optimization and
efficiency improvements.  CoaLogix owns SCR Tech, LLC which is a leading
provider of catalyst regeneration technologies and management services for
selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems used by coal-fired power plants to
reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. CoaLogix integrates leading edge
technologies and a highly skilled workforce with more than 100 years of
combined experience in the environmental and power generation industries to
provide innovative, cost-effective SCR catalyst management and regeneration
services that help our customers achieve and maintain compliance with
increasingly stringent NOx regulations. Currently, coal-fired power plants in
the United States contain approximately $1 billion of catalyst in their SCR
systems which will need to replaced or regenerated at some point in its life
cycle. CoaLogix also provides its MetalliFix(TM) technology which captures and
remediates mercury emissions from coal-fired plants.  For more information
visit www.coalogix.com .

About Acorn Energy, Inc.


Acorn Energy, Inc. is a publicly traded holding company focused on improving
the efficiency and environmental impact of the energy infrastructure, fossil
fuel and nuclear industries. Our operating companies leverage advanced
technologies to transform the existing energy infrastructure. Acorn's strategy
is to take primarily controlling positions in companies led by great
entrepreneurs and add value by supporting those companies with marketing,
strategy and business development. Acorn Energy is a global company with
equity interests in CoaLogix, Comverge, Coreworx, DSIT and Gridsense. For more
information visit www.acornenergy.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes forward-looking statements, which are subject to
risks and uncertainties.  These risks and uncertainties include (i)
competition in the market for catalyst and regeneration, (ii) judicial
challenges and decisions related to the Clean Air Interstate Rule, (iii)
modification or replacement of the Clean Air Interstate Rule with regulations
having a negative effect upon the market for catalyst and regeneration, and
(iv) possible changes in other governmental regulations.  For disclosure of
additional risks and uncertainties which may affect CoaLogix's business and
prospects and Acorn Energy's business generally, see the information under
"Risk Factors" in Acorn's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual
Report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Contact:
    Lloyd Swaringer
    CoaLogix Inc.
    Marketing Manager
    (704) 812-4068

    Julia Davis
    Acorn Energy, Inc.
    Marketing Manager
    +1 (302) 656 1707
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