Exhibit 99
RS Services Completes the First of a Three Building Purchase Order for LightMasterPlus
Largest LightMasterPlus Installation to Date
Hamden, CT, February 16, 2005 - Host America Corporation, (NASDAQ-CAFE) announced today that its merger candidate, RS Services, approved by shareholders on January 31, 2005, has completed the first phase of a three building installation with its LightMasterPlus energy saving device. This particular project called for eleven, 200 amp LightMasterPlus controllers to treat the total 305,000 square feet of office space. Currently it is saving the customer 15% on lighting, exceeding the customer’s expectations. The lighting cost is a major portion of the electrical cost in the building. The terms for this Dallas, Texas project were not disclosed.
Ronald Sparks, President of RS Services said, “This is our largest installation to date and we are currently providing a 15% savings. These large scale installations are further proof that our products perform in both large and small buildings. Three person crews are completing the installations on weekends, so as not to interfere with the customers. Each building takes approximately 1 ½ days to complete.”
In other news, RS Services opened a new office in Hamden, CT to accommodate work with Wal-Mart and other energy management business. RS Services has also installed the LightMasterPlus controller in a 22,000 square foot food packaging plant in New Haven, CT. The LightMasterPlus is currently performing well there and is providing a 19% kilowatt energy savings for the T-8 ceiling lighting system.
Host America Corporation provides customized energy management and conservation solutions for commercial, industrial and real estate customers. The Company’s food management business provides outsource food management on a long-term contract basis for corporations, schools, Meals on Wheels, and Head Start programs. The Company employs approximately 428 employees and is headquartered in Hamden, CT. The Company’s website is www.hostamericacorp.com.
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Mark Miller, East West Network Group (770) 436 - 7429 for Host America
