Exhibit 99.1

              FIBERSTARS TO PRESENT AT MERRIMAN ENERGY CONFERENCE;
                      INTRODUCES NEW EFO(R) LAMP, FIXTURES

    FREMONT, Calif., May 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fiberstars, Inc. (Nasdaq:
FBST) is presenting at the Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. Next Generation Energy
Conference at the St. Regis Hotel in New York, May 3, 2005.

    Fiberstars EFO is a new technology fiber optic lighting system, which
delivers material energy savings over conventional lighting sources. The 70 watt
lamp in the EFO system can replace up to eight 50 watt halogen lamps, an energy
savings of over 80%. It also can replace four 26 watt compact fluorescent lamps,
an energy savings of 33%, and 60 3-watt LED devices, an energy savings of over
60%. Energy efficient lighting is important in retail and other environments
today, as new regulations are restricting the amount of watts that can be used
to light spaces.

    John Davenport, Fiberstars COO/CTO, will be the first presenter at the
Merriman Next Generation Energy Conference. John is recognized around the world
as a lighting expert. Before joining Fiberstars in 1999 to head EFO development,
he spent 25 years at GE Lighting where he held many positions, including manager
of their R&D department and development manager for high performance LED
projects. He was responsible for over 100 patents at GE. Fiberstars holds 41
patents, with another 25 pending, most of which are by John and his team.

    Fiberstars introduced a new "Daylight" lamp for EFO at two recent trade
shows, The International Lightfair in New York, and the Edison Electric
Institute National Accounts Spring 2005 Workshop in Las Vegas.

    The Company also introduced new EFO fixtures: The Durable Docklight(TM), the
Cloud(TM) suspended track-like fixture and a low profile downlight fixture for
low above-ceiling height situations, retail display cabinets or other
installations where space is tight.

    The interest in EFO expressed by customers at the trade shows was very high.
Nineteen national accounts asked for tests or follow up meetings. EFO is already
in use by Whole Foods Markets, Albertsons, Giant Eagle supermarkets, Cinemark
multiplex theaters and many others.

    The Daylight lamp meets the demand for premium white light. It has a high
color rendering index, indicating its ability to accurately render the color
red. The new Daylight lamp and the existing Warm White lamp give customers more
choices in the application of EFO. The new lamp is expected to broaden the
marketing opportunities for EFO, especially in lighting clothing, cosmetics and
in other color sensitive environments, including museums and commercial
buildings. The new lamp is being beta site tested now, and is expected to ship
in the 3rd quarter.



    The Durable Docklight attracted a great deal of customer interest. Not only
can it replace halogen lamp docklights and save energy, but its light is
delivered by durable plastic fiber instead of a fragile electric light bulb.
Some warehouses have been cited by OSHA for having shards of glass from broken
docklight lamps. The comparative ruggedness of the EFO Durable Docklight was
dramatically demonstrated at the trade shows by a video showing a Fiberstars
engineer hitting it -- and the competition -- with full force using a baseball
bat.

    The Cloud is targeted at high ceiling applications where track lighting
fixtures are now used. The new low profile fixture requires only 3 inches of
installation height and can be used where space considerations prevent other
downlights from being used. The absence of heat in the EFO light also lends
itself to installation in tight spaces.

    To date, Fiberstars EFO has received $12.7 million in government R&D awards
from the Departments of Defense (DARPA), Commerce (NIST) and Energy (SBIRs). The
Company anticipates testing a milspec version of EFO, called HEDLight, in Navy
ships later this year or in early 2006.

    About Fiberstars
    Fiberstars is the world's leading supplier of fiber optic lighting.
Fiberstars products are designed, manufactured and marketed in the commercial
lighting, sign and swimming pool and spa markets. Fiber optic lighting provides
aesthetic, safety, energy savings and maintenance cost benefits over
conventional lighting. Fiberstars has 41 patents on its technologies for fiber
optic lighting. Customers include fast food restaurant chains, theme parks and
casinos, hotels, retail stores, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers and
many others. Company headquarters are located at 44259 Nobel Dr., Fremont,
California. The Company has additional offices in Solon, Ohio, New York City,
England and Germany. Telephone 510-490-0719. Web site: www.fiberstars.com.

    Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements include statements regarding the goals and business
outlook for 2005 and thereafter, the benefits of the customer contacts, trade
show presentations and marketing arrangements, the expected growth of and
percentage of the company to be represented by EFO, expected product development
and introductory timing, expected overall sales growth and profitability, and
expected benefits, revenues and products from DARPA, Department of Commerce and
Department of Energy R&D work. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially
from the results predicted. Risk factors that could affect the Company's future
include, but are not limited to, a slowing of the U.S. and world economy and its
effects on Fiberstars' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new
technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance
expectations, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the
Fiberstars operation, delays in manufacturing of products, increased
competition, other adverse sales and distribution factors and greater than
anticipated costs and/or warranty expenses. For more information about potential
factors which could affect Fiberstars financial results, please refer to
Fiberstars' SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2004, and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These
forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Fiberstars
disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements.

SOURCE  Fiberstars, Inc.
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    /CONTACT:  David Ruckert, CEO, +1-510-490-0719, or John Davenport COO/CTO,
+1-510-490-0719, or Bob Connors, CFO, +1-510-490-0719, all of Fiberstars,
Inc./
    /Web site:  http://www.fiberstars.com /

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