1. The Shareholders elected the following nominee to the Board of Directors for a three-year term based upon the following votes:

There were no broker non-votes for this item.

2. The Shareholders approved the Company’s Amended and Restated 2008 Equity Incentive Plan based upon the following votes.

3. The Shareholders ratified the appointment of EFP Rotenberg LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm based upon the following votes.

There were no broker non-votes for this item.

Arista Power, a manufacturer, designer and integrator of renewable energy generation, management and distribution systems, has selected GE’s new Durathon Battery system for use in its new Power on Demand Systems.

“We are excited that Arista Power has chosen our new Durathon Battery as a key component for its renewable energy power management systems,” said Prescott Logan, General Manager of GE Energy Storage. “We feel this combination offers customers clean energy systems that provide an attractive return on investment. We look forward to jointly promoting this new system.”

GE’s Durathon Battery is the product of a $100 million investment in next-generation battery technology. Durathon™ is a nickel salt battery that is marketed for telecommunications, utilities and uninterruptable power supply (UPS) applications.

GE’s Durathon is 50% smaller and 25% lighter than traditional batteries, enabling more energy to be stored in a smaller space. In addition, Durathon Batteries can last up to 20 years, operate effectively in extreme temperatures, are recyclable, and require no cooling and only minimal maintenance. GE’s Durathon Battery cells are recyclable, making the battery a truly sustainable technology. GE’s new battery plant is located in Schenectady, NY. To learn more about GE’s new Durathon Battery visit geenergystorage.com.

“We are eager to utilize GE’s Durathon Battery technology to enhance our Power on Demand system’s performance capabilities,” said William Schmitz, President and CEO of Arista Power. “GE’s products and strength, combined with our innovative power management solutions, will enable us to serve a much broader market.”

Arista’s Power on Demand system reduces electricity demand charges, which are based on a customer’s peak power demand and can account for up to 30% to 70% of a commercial electric bill. The patent-pending system utilizes energy generated by wind turbines, solar PV, the electric grid, and other power sources in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and proprietary real-time demand monitoring technology. The monitoring system is designed to smooth power demand on the grid by maintaining grid demand within optimal parameters and releasing stored power only during peak demand periods, thereby reducing peak demand charges, prolonging battery life and lowering commercial electricity costs.

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. (OTCBB: ASPW) is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, gas generators, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing.

Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station that generates wind and solar energy that is stored in an onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a ‘micro-grid.’ Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About GE Transportation
GE Transportation, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), solves the world’s toughest transportation challenges. GE Transportation builds equipment that moves the rail, mining and marine industries. Our fuel-efficient and lower-emissions freight and passenger locomotives, diesel engines for rail, marine and stationary power applications, signaling and software solutions, drive systems for mining trucks, and value-added services help customers grow. GE Transportation is headquartered in Erie, Pa., and employs approximately 12,000 employees worldwide. For more information visit: getransportation.com.

Media Contacts
Robert W. Donahue
GE Transportation
Tel: 814.875.2755 (office)
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robert.donahue1@ge.com

Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of Investor Relations
1999 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14615
ircontact@aristapower.com

Investor Relations
The Equity Group, Inc.
Adam Prior, Vice President
Tel: 212.836.9606
aprior@equityny.com

Location: George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, Texas
Date/Time: April 23 at 7:00am until April 26 at 6:00pm

Find out more about the event here.

ABB Automation & Power World is an annual four day program consisting of educational workshops, technical training, customer case studies, application workshops, and panel discussions. This year’s 130,000 sq. ft. Technology & Solution Center features the latest technology by ABB and our technology partners. The venue for Automation & Power World 2012 is the George R. Brown Convention Center located in Houston, Texas.

Who Will Attend?
Current and future users of ABB’s broad range of industry focused automation and power solutions including: control systems and products, software applications, instrumentation, robots, transformers, power products, circuit protection devices, wire management, power factor and harmonic correction, machine safety, drives, motors, generators, power electronic systems and performance services. Join us at Automation & Power World 2012 and collaborate with over 4,000 technicians, engineers, managers and executives to grow your business.

Location: Ballys Hotel | Las Vegas, Nevada
Date/Time: June 11 at 7:00am until June 14 at 5:30pm

Find out more about the event here.

Sponsored by the U.S. Army Research, Development & Engineering Command, Army Power Division, U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research Development & Engineering Center, Sensors and Electronic Devices Directorate, and the Army Research Laboratory, the Power Sources Conference will focus on energy-generation and storage technology (largely, but not exclusively, electrochemical) that is of interest to the Department of Defense, other government agencies, and to the civilian marketplace. The conference will comprise the technical program, a poster session, and an exhibition.

The orientation of the conference will focus on devices, but relevant contributions on materials, mechanisms and power management are welcome, as are contributions on prototype development, manufacturing technology, device and system engineering, and economic and environmental considerations.

Location: DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, CA
Date/Time: June 25, 2012 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm

Find out more about the event here.

Mark Matthews, our VP of Sales and Marketing, is presenting at the 5th Annual Storage Week, held in California, June 25th to 27th. He will be discussing the value of energy storage and power management systems. His presentation time is at 1:50 with the “Packaging Storage for Distirbuted Energy and Microgrid Solutions” Workshop.

The orientation of the conference will focus on devices, but relevant contributions on materials, mechanisms and power management are welcome, as are contributions on prototype development, manufacturing technology, device and system engineering, and economic and environmental considerations.

Location: Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, Florida
Date/Time: September 10 at 7:00am until September 13 at 6:00pm

Find out more about the event here.

Mark your calendar for September 10-13 for SPI ’12 at the Orange County Convention Center and plan to join 21,000+ professionals in solar energy and related fields from around the globe. Registration opens in April for the most comprehensive annual solar energy event featuring more than 1,200 exhibitors, cutting-edge education and multiple networking opportunities.

Location: Rochester, NY
Date/Time: September 15 at 8:00am until September 16 at 5:00pm

Find out more about the event here.

Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center | San Antonio, Texas
Date/Time: October 31 at 7:00am until November 2 at 6:00pm

Find out more about the event here.

IFMA’s World Workplace Conference & Expo is the largest, most longstanding and well-respected annual conference and exposition for facility management and related professions. Each year offers a new experience, addressing challenges and strategies that are universal to every facility type, shape and size.

World Workplace is the only facility-focused educational and networking event on the planet backed by more than 30 years of experience, knowledge and a commitment to quality. World Workplace is hosted by the International Facility Management Association, the organization that has supported, represented and defined facility management for the past three decades.

Smart facility management drives smart business.

Held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas, IFMA’s World Workplace 2012 will focus on the next phase of “smart” facility management—leading change, driving innovation and advancing the business you support.

The impact and influence of strategic facility management on business success is escalating. Smart FM is about more than managing the facility; it’s about sustaining today’s workplace and steering FM strategies to support tomorrow’s work.

Cherrie Mahon, Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications for Arista Power, said, “Adding depth to our investor relations program will be essential for us going forward as we look to expand our outreach this year. While we continue to focus on executing our operating plan in what is a very promising time for our business, we also look forward to our partnership with The Equity Group to get our message out to a broader investing audience. We believe The Equity Group and its network of contacts will be a valuable adjunct to our ongoing in-house investor relations activities as we move forward with our growth strategy.”

William A. Schmitz, Chief Executive Officer of Arista Power, stated, “We feel that Arista Power is in a strong position to capitalize on the public and government’s expanding need for alternative methods of power. Following our recently announced U.S. Army contract to be the prime contractor for the development of a new Intelligent Micro-Grid, we believe this is an appropriate time to take a proactive approach to the investment community. The Equity Group has a solid, long-term track record as a respected, experienced, results-driven investor relations firm and we are delighted that they will assist us in communicating the Company’s accomplishments, strategy and outlook to a larger and more diverse group of investment professionals.”

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About The Equity Group Inc.
The Equity Group Inc., which was founded in 1974, provides a full spectrum of investor and financial public relations services. For more information, visit www.theequitygroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of Investor Relations
1999 Mt. Read Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14615
P (585) 243-4040
F (585) 243-4142
ircontact@aristapower.com

Investor Relations
The Equity Group Inc.
Adam Prior, Vice President
P (212) 836-9606
aprior@equityny.com
www.theequitygroup.com

Carolyne Yu, Account Executive
P (212) 836-9610
cyu@equityny.com

NABCEP is the most respected and well-established national certification organization for renewable energy professionals. Designation as a NABCEP certified solar PV installer is widely recognized to be the most important and meaningful certification of its kind in the renewable energy industry. “Receiving NABCEP’s Certified Installer status is personally very satisfying,” said Steed. “More important, it means we can offer our customers the added confidence of knowing their installation will be performed to the highest standards in the solar industry.”

To earn his NABCEP certification, Steed was required to demonstrate his competence as a solar PV installer by passing a rigorous exam that covers the multi­-craft aspects of being a professional PV installer. He needed to demonstrate knowledge on subjects as diverse as system design, electrical and job safety, the National Electrical Code, roofing and construction techniques, system commissioning, and troubleshooting. In addition to passing the exam, all certified NABCEP installers are required to show that they have real-­world experience as a senior person on the installation crew as well as a minimum number of hours of advanced training. “One thing you can be assured of with NABCEP Certified Installers is that your job won’t be their first,” said Ezra Auerbach, executive director of NABCEP. “Anyone who makes the considerable effort required to earn NABCEP Installer Certification has been required to document their experience and education as part of the eligibility process. They have also made a very real commitment to upholding high standards of ethical and professional practice. We are delighted to welcome Glenn Steed to the ranks of the industry’s leading solar installers.”

Arista Power sells and installs stand-alone solar PV systems for commercial and residential customers, and also integrates solar PV into its Power on Demand systems, its Mobile Renewable Power Systems and Renewable Power Stations.

About Arista Power, Inc.
Arista Power, Inc. is a developer, manufacturer, and supplier of custom-designed power management systems, renewable energy storage systems, WindTamer wind turbines, and a supplier and designer of solar energy systems. Arista Power’s patent-pending Power on Demand system utilizes inputs from multiple energy sources including wind, solar, fuel cells, and the grid, in conjunction with a custom-designed battery storage system and a proprietary smart monitoring technology that releases energy at optimal times to reduce peak power demand, thereby lowering electricity costs for large energy users who deal with peak usage pricing. Arista Power also sells a Mobile Renewable Power Station that utilizes energy generated from wind, solar PV, generators, fuel cells and other energy-generating devices that is stored in an integrated onboard storage device for military and other applications, and a stationary, scalable Renewable Power Station that can be drop-shipped to off-grid locations to be used as a micro-grid. Arista Power’s diffuser-augmented WindTamer wind turbine utilizes a patented technology for the production of electrical power.

About NABCEP
The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is a volunteer board of renewable energy stakeholder representatives that includes representatives of the solar industry, NABCEP certificants, renewable energy organizations, state policy makers, educational institutions, and the trades. Each member of the board was chosen because of his or her experience and involvement in the solar energy industry. NABCEP’s mission–to support, and work with, the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries, professionals, and stakeholders–is intended to develop and implement quality credentialing and certification programs for practitioners. To learn more visit www.nabcep.org.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Arista Power, Inc. cautions investors not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect Arista Power’s analysis only as of today’s date. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will prove to be correct, and actual results could differ materially. Arista Power undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements. Further information on these factors, and other factors that could affect Arista Power’s financial results, is included in Arista Power’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Contact
Arista Power, Inc.
Cherrie Mahon, VP of Investor Relations
(585) 243-4040
ircontact@aristapower.com