HLT Energies Inc.: Appointment of Pierre-Marc Johnson to the Board of Directors

MONTREAL, QUEBEC , a leader in the production and sale of sustainable, renewable, and clean solar and wind energy, is pleased to announce the election of the Honourable Pierre-Marc Johnson to the Board of Directors, following the annual shareholders meeting held in Montreal on February 8, 2008. A former Prime Minister of Quebec, Mr. Johnson was appointed to lead the Canadian government's advisory team for the United Nations conference on climate change, held in Bali in December 2007.

"The election of Mr. Johnson to the board is a tremendous asset for HLT," said Chairman Andre Audet. "Mr. Johnson brings with him more than fifteen years of international executive experience within the environmental sector. His in-depth knowledge of issues relating to business, government, and the environment is unparalleled, and his vast expertise in management and financial strategy will contribute greatly to the future growth of HLT."

Mr. Pierre Marc Johnson, lawyer and physician, has been legal counsel to Heenan Blaikie. He is recognized for his expertise in international trade, negotiations and international partnerships as well as environmental and health law. He is chief advisor and chief negotiator for the Government of Quebec in the softwood lumber dispute between Canada and the United States.

Mr. Johnson has been lead counsel and strategic adviser to international partnerships and foreign investments with respect to new information technologies, entertainment, real estate and financial products. He has extensive experience in international negotiations with the United Nations on environmental and development issues. He has advised the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), an international organization created by Canada, Mexico and the United States under the North-American Agreement of Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC). In 2003, he chaired a similar effort for the Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).

In addition, Andre Audet, Claude Comtois, Gerald Desourdy, Pierre Dumont, Kurt Portman, and Randal Tucker were re-elected to the Company's board of directors.

Amendment to the stock option plan

Stock option plans

The amendment to the stock option plan adopted by the Directors of the Company, increasing the number of common shares reserved for issuance from 3 752 185 to 5 860 914, being 20% of the issued and outstanding shares of the company as at December 20, 2007, was ratified by the shareholders of HLT at the annual and special meeting held on February 8, 2008. The amendment of the stock option plan is subject to final approval of the TSX-V.

It is to be noted that the amendment to the stock options plan was necessary following the acquisition of a technology relating to the construction and operation of non-conventional wind turbine towers known as F.I.M.E.S. (Full Integrated Multi Energies Systems), being the grant of 2 000,000 stock options of HLT, subject to the achievement of the agreed Milestones.

Grant of Incentive Stock Options

Within the framework of its annual stock option based compensation plan, HLT Energies Inc ("HLT") granted, last February 8th, incentive stock options to directors and officers of the Company. They will be able to purchase a total of 497 500 common shares of the Company under HLT's current stock option plan (the "Plan") of which 270 000 were granted to officers of the Company. The options will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule determined by the Plan, with an expiring date of February 8, 2013, and are exercisable at a price of $0.09 per share, being the closing price of HLT's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on February 7, 2008.

About HLT

HLT is an important provider of renewable energy and renewable energy production equipment harnessing sustainable energy sources. With its equipment; HLT harnesses the full potential of these energy sources hence creating stable energy as well as important and stable revenues.

HLT generates clean and renewable energies from the sun and the wind. HLT has acquired a solar photovoltaic know how, as well as the know how to manage various sources of renewable energies, through its investment in Ekowatt s.a. and its acquisition of the F.I.M.E.S. intellectual property, respectively. The generation of solar thermal energy was until very recently HLT's flagship, but HLT has broadened its activities through its recent investments.

HLT is a leader in the production and sale of sustainable solar thermal energy at lower cost than conventional sources such as electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers. HLT is now able to completely cover the solar thermal and photovoltaic market, and electronically manage these sources of clean energy plus energy generated by wind mills or hydraulic power plants, for institutional, commercial and residential clients.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward looking statements with respect to HLT. Such forward looking statements are dependent upon certain factors and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ from those expected. The information contained in this press release is dated February 11, 2007, the date of its approval by HLT management. HLT management does not assume any obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events, except when required by the regulatory authorities.

The exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Contacts: HLT Energies Inc. Gerald Desourdy President and Chief Executive Officer 514-868-1111 (x 222) [e-mail] HLT Energies Inc. Andre Audet Chairman of the Board 514-284-1004 [e-mail]