UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 31, 2005 BEACON POWER CORPORATION (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) DELAWARE 001-16171 04-3372365 (State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Incorporation) Identification No.) 234 BALLARDVALE STREET WILMINGTON, MA 01887 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 978-694-9121 Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Section 1 - Registrant's Business and Operations Item 1.01 Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On February 8, 2005, Beacon Power Corporation (the "Company") received the signed and approved agreement between the California State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Commission) and the Company. On February 14, 2005, the Company issued a press release announcing that it had entered into this agreement. A copy of such press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1, and a copy of the agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1, to this Current Report on Form 8-K. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits 10.1 Agreement between Beacon Power Corporation and the California State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Commission), dated as of January 31, 2005. 99.1 Press release of Beacon Power Corporation dated February 14, 2005 Signature Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. BEACON POWER CORPORATION Date: February 15, 2005 By:/s/ James M. Spiezio -------------------- Name: James M. Spiezio Title: Secretary and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 10.1 Agreement between Beacon Power Corporation and the California State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Commission), dated as of January 31, 2005. 99.1 Press release of Beacon Power Corporation dated February 14, 2005