SOURCE: Xantrex Technology Inc.Press Release

ARLINGTON, Wash., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Xantrex Technology Inc., the leading manufacturer of power electronic
products that work with solar, wind and renewable energy systems of all sizes, is joining 20 Fortune 500 companies, cities,
universities, and others in the EPA's Green Power Partnership. This new voluntary program is meant to increase the market for
power alternatives that reduce the environmental and health risks of conventional energy generation.

Xantrex was honored for its leadership and commitment to green power through its purchase of Green Tags for renewable energy
from the Bonneville Environmental Foundation in an amount equal to 100% of the electric energy consumed at their Arlington
facility. Xantrex, the first company in the Pacific Northwest to commit to 100% green energy, was recognized as one of the
Founding Partners in the Green Power Partnership at the sixth annual Green Power Marketing Conference, in Portland, Oregon,
on July 31st. The conference was sponsored by the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the U.S. EPA, the Edison Electric Institute, the Electric
Power Research Institute, and follows through on President Bush's National Energy Policy Report released in May that directed
the EPA to develop and carry out a new renewable energy partnership program.

``Businesses are choosing to purchase green power in an effort to become more environmentally responsible,'' said Kevin Hagen,
Director of Sales and Marketing for Xantrex Technology Inc. ``Using green power reflects our company's interest in increasing the
use of renewable energy sources while demonstrating our company's commitment to a better environment and sustainable business
practices.''

Green power is renewable energy generated by resources such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass and biogas. ``While
on-site renewable energy production is the ultimate solution to providing clean reliable power, purchasing green tags is the next
best option. Buying green power through your utility or a third party offers a great way to make a difference in the environment for
homes and businesses,'' Hagen noted.

Founding Partners in the Green Power Partnership must pledge to switch to green power for a portion of their electricity needs
within the next year. In return, the EPA provides technical assistance and public recognition. The Founding Partners are making a
commitment to procure more than 280,000 megawatt-hours of green power over the next year. This commitment will prevent
200,000 tons of carbon dioxide, the major global warming gas from being emitted into the air.

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc., develops, manufactures and markets leading advanced power electronic and control products for the
Distributed, Mobile and Programmable Power markets. The company's enabling technology converts raw electrical power from
any source into high-quality power required by electronic and electrical equipment.

Xantrex products are used every day for various applications: for renewable and distributed power solutions such as solar, wind, microturbines and fuel cells; to
supply backup power for homes, small businesses and traffic lights during electric grid disruptions; to provide auxiliary electricity on the move in boats, recreational
vehicles, cars or heavy duty trucks; and to develop test, and power precision equipment such as semi-conductor manufacturing and medical equipment. The
company sells its products under the Xantrex, Trace, Heart and Statpower brands.

A privately owned company with revenues of CDN$150 million and 700 employees, Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with additional
facilities in Arlington, Washington and Livermore, California.

CONTACT: Julie Court of Xantrex Technology Inc., +1-360-435-8826, or Julie.Court@xantrex.com.