UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  June 11, 2015

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MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

New York	000-06890	14-1462255
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

325 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, New York 12205

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(518) 218-2550

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Section 8-Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On June 11, 2015, the Board of Directors of Mechanical Technology, Incorporated (the “Company”) approved a share repurchase program of up to 525,000 shares of its outstanding shares of common stock.  Stock may be purchased from time to time, in the open market or through private transactions, as market conditions warrant.  Such stock repurchases, if and when commenced, may be suspended or discontinued at any time.  Any repurchased shares will be held as treasury stock and available for general corporate purposes. 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement 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.

	MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INCORPORATED
Date: June 12, 2015	By:	/s/ KEVIN G. LYNCH
	Name:	Kevin G. Lynch
	Title:	Chairman and Chief Executive Officer