LITTLETON, Colorado, August 27, 2010 -- ADA Carbon Solutions, LLC, the joint venture owned by ADA-ES, Inc. and Energy Capital Partners, today announced that Mr. Brian Leen has joined ACS as its President and CEO.

Mr. Leen brings with him almost 20 years experience in the specialty chemical industry. Prior to joining ACS, he was President of the North American printing ink operations for Sun Chemical Corporation, a global provider of printing inks and pigments with $3.5 billion in revenues and 10,000 employees. He has a diverse background running global businesses and a track record for driving growth. Jean Bustard, acting President for ACS stated, "We are very excited that Brian has decided to join ACS. He brings growth-oriented, inspiring leadership and a proven commitment to safety. We are confident that Brian's leadership will enhance our strong management team and help ACS capitalize on its significant market opportunity."

Mr. Leen and other members of the ADA team will be meeting with customers and industry partners next week in Baltimore at the Power Plant Air Pollutant Control "MEGA" Symposium where ACS and ADA-ES will be exhibiting and presenting technical papers on their technologies.

ACS recently commenced operation of the largest and most "environmentally friendly" activated carbon ("AC") production facility in North America. The plant, in Coushatta, LA, is designed to produce 150 million pounds of AC per year, primarily targeted for emissions control of mercury from coal-fired boilers. The plant is expected to be in full operation by the end of 2010. For additional information please visit www.ada-cs.com.

About ADA-ES

ADA-ES is a leader in clean coal technology and the associated specialty chemicals, serving the U.S. and Canadian coal-fueled power plant industry. Our proprietary environmental technologies and specialty chemicals enable power plants to enhance existing air pollution control equipment, minimize mercury, CO2 and other emissions, maximize capacity, and improve operating efficiencies, to meet the challenges of existing and pending emission control regulations.

About Energy Capital Partners

ECP is a private equity firm focused on investing in the power generation, midstream gas, renewable and electric transmission sectors of North America's energy infrastructure. ECP's management has substantial experience leading successful energy companies and energy infrastructure investments. ECP has offices in Short Hills, N.J., and San Diego, CA.