WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Tecogen Inc. (NASDAQ: TGEN) today announced the opening of a new domestic service center to support new installations and the long-term service contracts for existing customers in the greater New York metropolitan area.  Located in Valley Stream, NY, the center is the company's ninth domestic Customer Service Center.

Sales of Tecogen's natural gas powered, combined heat and power equipment are growing in the greater New York metropolitan area.  Current customers such as Brevoort East are purchasing additional equipment and new customers, such as Tower West are coming on board quickly. Tecogen currently has a significant backlog of orders for the greater New York area.

"We believe our highly efficient equipment plus our proven service capabilities is driving product and service contract sales," said Robert Panora, President and COO of Tecogen.  "Our exponential site growth requires additional support and we look forward to servicing new customers and continuing to grow with our current customers."

Tecogen's new center will join current New York Service Centers located in Mount Vernon, NY and Piscataway, NJ.

About Tecogen
Tecogen manufactures, installs, and maintains high efficiency, ultra-clean combined heat and power products including natural gas engine-driven cogeneration, air conditioning systems, and high-efficiency water heaters for industrial and commercial use.  Tecogen has shipped more than 2,000 units, supported by an established network of engineering, sales, and service personnel across the United States. For more information, please visit www.tecogen.com.

Tecogen Media Contact Information:
David Garrison
P: 781-466-6403
E: David.Garrison@tecogen.com

Tecogen Investor Contact Information:
John N. Hatsopoulos
P: 781-622-1120
E: jhatsopoulos@tecogen.com

SOURCE Tecogen Inc.