Capstone CEO Interviewed by Business News Network and Announces Scheduled Participation at the Upcoming Oppenheimer Emerging Growth Conference on May 17, 2016 in New York City

CHATSWORTH, Calif., May 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.capstoneturbine.com) (Nasdaq:CPST), the world's leading clean technology manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, reported today that Darren Jamison, President and Chief Executive Officer of Capstone Turbine was interviewed on May 5th, while in New York City, by the Canadian Business News Network. In addition, the company announced that Mr. Jamison will be participating in the Oppenheimer Emerging Growth Conference on May 17th in New York City. The day will feature one-on-one meetings with emerging growth companies in the consumer, technology, industrial and energy sectors.

Mr. Jamison and Mrs. Jayme Brooks, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, will be available for one-on-one meetings at the conference.  Institutional investors interested in arranging a meeting with Capstone’s management team are encouraged to contact their Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. institutional sales representative, or by calling Cheryl Schneider of Dian Griesel International at 212-825-3210.

The Business News Network (BNN) is received by more than 5.5 million Canadian households and is viewed primarily by retail investors, financial professionals and managers, owners and executives.

The video is available to view online on Capstone’s website under Investor Relations http://ir.capstoneturbine.com/media-events.

During the interview with BNN, Mr. Jamison discussed the benefits of Capstone microturbines, their applications, the advantages of using microturbines instead of buying power from the electrical grid, the potential financial payback to customers, as well as answering several financial questions about the company. In addition, Mr. Jamison explained the recent macroeconomic headwinds faced by the company and spoke optimistically about the future. 

About Capstone Turbine Corporation

Capstone Turbine Corporation (www.capstoneturbine.com) (Nasdaq:CPST) is the world's leading producer of low-emission microturbine systems and was the first to market commercially viable microturbine energy products. Capstone has shipped approximately 8,800 Capstone Microturbine systems to customers worldwide. These award-winning systems have logged millions of documented runtime operating hours. Capstone is a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Combined Heat and Power Partnership, which is committed to improving the efficiency of the nation's energy infrastructure and reducing emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases. A UL-Certified ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certified company, Capstone is headquartered in the Los Angeles area with sales and/or service centers in the New York Metro Area, United Kingdom, Mexico City, Shanghai and Singapore.

This press release and the referenced interview contain "forward-looking statements," as that term is used in the federal securities laws, about the advantages of Capstone products and CHP applications. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "expects," "objective," "intend," "targeted," "plan" and similar phrases. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties described in Capstone's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may cause Capstone's actual results to be materially different from any future results expressed or implied in such statements. Capstone cautions readers not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Capstone undertakes no obligation, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

"Capstone" and "Capstone Microturbine" are registered trademarks of Capstone Turbine Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:
Investor and investment media inquiries:
818-407-3628
ir@capstoneturbine.com

Investors:
Dian Griesel Int’l.
Cheryl Schneider
212-825-3210

Released May 11, 2016