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ROR Power Writes Down Investment in Biomass Projects

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^{Published in Business and Finance on Wednesday, April 13th 2011 at 19:40 GMT by Market Wire}  

VANCOUVER, April 13, 2011 /CNW/ - On January 26, 2011, Run of River Power Inc. (TSXV: ROR) ("ROR Power" or "the Company") announced that its Suskwa and Tsilhqot'in projects were no longer under consideration in BC Hydro's Bioenergy Phase 2 Call.

Due to the considerable uncertainty of a future Bioenergy Call and award of an Energy Purchase Agreement by BC Hydro, the Company has decided to write down the carrying value of its investment in its biomass projects of approximately $5.0 million to a nominal value.

"In spite of this considerable uncertainty, we are continuing to explore options with our First Nations partners to move these projects forward," stated Rick Hopp, President and CEO of ROR Power.

About Run of River Power Inc.

Run of River Power Inc. develops renewable, sustainable energy through its portfolio of run-of-river and biomass projects. The Company operates an Eco Logo© certified hydroelectric power generation station at Brandywine Creek, near Whistler, BC that generates cash flow under a 20-year contract with BC Hydro.  ROR Power is well positioned for profitable growth through power generation initiatives that include its 25 MW Skookum Power Project, awarded an Electricity Purchase Agreement by BC Hydro in 2010. ROR Power's total development potential of 715 MW represents a significant opportunity to help BC meet its rising demand for clean, sustainable power and achieve energy self-sufficiency by 2016.

Forward-Looking Statements

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