WALLINGFORD, Conn., Nov. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC), which creates and delivers products and solutions for the decentralized energy marketplace, reported today that on November 19, 2007 it received a notification from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department providing notification that, because of the appointment of Bernard H. Cherry as the Company's Interim Chief Executive Officer, the Company no longer had a majority of independent directors as required by Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350(c)(1). To regain compliance with this rule, on November 21, 2007, Michael L Miller resigned from the Company's board of directors, effective immediately. After Mr. Miller's resignation, there are five members of the Company's board of directors: Mr. Cherry (chairman), John C. Fox, Paul F. Koeppe, James H. Ozanne and Theodore Stern. Messrs. Koeppe, Ozanne and Stern are independent directors.

About Distributed Energy Systems Corp.

Distributed Energy Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: DESC) creates and delivers products and solutions to the emerging decentralized energy marketplace, giving users greater control over their energy cost, quality and reliability. The company delivers a combination of practical, ready-today energy solutions and the solid business platforms for capitalizing on the changing energy landscape. For more information visit http://www.distributed-energy.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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