8-K

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): March 26, 2009

ENERGY FOCUS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	0-24230	94-3021850
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
32000 Aurora Road
Solon, Ohio		44139
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(440) 715-1300

(Registrant’s telephone number,

including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

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Item 2.02.  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 26, 2009, Energy Focus, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended and full-year ended December 31, 2008, and hosted an investor conference call to discuss those results.

A copy of the press release is furnished with this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Report by reference.

The information in this Report is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.

 Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.  The following Exhibits are furnished with this Report.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 26, 2009 announcing financial results for the quarter ended and full-year ended December 31, 2008.

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. 

Dated: March 26, 2009
	ENERGY FOCUS, INC.
	By	/s/ Nicholas G. Berchtold
	Name:		Nicholas G. Berchtold
	Title:		Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated March 26, 2009 announcing financial results for the quarter ended and full

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Contact:
	Joseph Kaveski, CEO John Davenport, President Eric Hilliard, COO Nick Berchtold, CFO 440-715-1300
Investor Relations Contact:
	BPC Financial Marketing John Baldissera 800-368-1217

ENERGY FOCUS, INC. REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2008 RESULTS

11% year over year growth led by a 33% increase in EFO® sales

SOLON, Ohio, November 6, 2008 -- Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Financial and operating highlights include the following:

· Revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were $6.4 million, an increase of 11% over revenues of $5.7 million for the third quarter 2007. The net loss in the quarter was $1.6 million ($0.11 per share) compared to a net loss of $3.2 million ($0.28 per share) in the third quarter of 2007.

· Year-to-date revenues were $18.8 million, an increase of 8% over revenues of $17.5 million for the first three quarters of 2007.  Year-to-date net loss was $6.7 million ($0.48 per share) compared to a net loss of $7.7 million ($0.67 per share) for the first three quarters of 2007.

· The company finished the third quarter with a balance sheet showing cash at $12.4 million and total shareholders’ equity of $24.7 million, which includes $9.3 million received March 17, 2008 from an equity financing, net of expenses. Cash growth in the third quarter of 2008 was $0.2 million, compared to cash utilization of $1.2 million for the third quarter of 2007.

· Operating expenses decreased by 25%, $1.3 million, for the quarter compared to the third quarter of 2007. The improvement was the result of actions taken in 2007 as well as in the first half of 2008 having effect in Q3.  Continued reductions in expenses are expected in Q4.

· EFOsales increased to $2.7 million for the third quarter of 2008, compared to $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2007.

· In view of the current economic environment, the company has revised its previous 2008 EFO sales forecast of 100% growth over 2007 to about a 60% growth rate, or approximately $11 million in EFO sales for this year.

“I continue to be encouraged by our growth.  Despite the difficult economy, our energy efficient products continue to be in demand.    I am also excited by the success of our cost containment measures which have led to positive cash flow in the third quarter,” said Joe Kaveski, CEO of Energy Focus, Inc.

Mr. Kaveski continued, “We were pleased to report our first two successes that demonstrate traction in building Energy Focus into a full-service lighting energy solutions provider.  Our recent successes with Great Lakes Cold Storage and Architectural Floors of Cleveland clearly show that customers value our unique technologies, expertise and our comprehensive approach to improving their bottom lines.”

Energy Focus, Inc.management will host a conference call on November 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST) to review the third quarter 2008 financial results and other corporate events, followed by a Q & A session. Dialing 1-888-542-9137(US/Canada) or 1-706-758-4961(International/Local) can access the call. The conference ID number is 71538301. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.  The conference call will also be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com in the Investor Relations area of the site. A replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the call for the following seven days by dialing 1-800-642-1687(US/Canada) or 1-706-645-9291 (international/local) and entering the following pass code: 71538301. Also, an instant replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.energyfocusinc.com.

About Energy Focus

Energy Focus, Inc. is the leading supplier of energy solutions and the world's only supplier of EFO, a lighting technology which is more efficient than conventional electric lamps. Energy Focus products are designed, manufactured and marketed for the commercial lighting, sign and swimming pool, and spa markets. Energy Focus solutions provide energy savings, aesthetic, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Customers include supermarket chains, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders, spa manufacturers and many others. Company headquarters are located at 32000 Aurora Rd., Solon, OH 44139. The company has additional offices in Pleasanton, CA, United Kingdom and Germany. For more information, see http://www.energyfocusinc.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 business outlook for 2008 and thereafter the potential growth of EFO sales based upon its energy savings over conventional lighting. 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 Energy Focus' markets, failure to develop marketable products from new technologies, failure of EFO or other new products to meet performance expectations, higher than anticipated expenses, unanticipated costs of integrating acquisitions into the Energy Focus 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 Energy Focus financial results, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Energy Focus disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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