Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. Named to 2008 TSX Venture 50

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jun 19 (MARKET WIRE) --
Nevada Geothermal Power Inc. (NGP) (TSX VENTURE: NGP)(OTCBB: NGLPF) was
today named to the 2008 TSX Venture 50(TM), a ranking of Canada's top
emerging public companies listed on TSX Venture Exchange.

"Being named to the TSX Venture 50 is a reflection of the efforts of the
NGP team and the various participants in the market place that have
supported our efforts through the early growth of our company," said
Brian Fairbank, CEO of Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.

The TSX Venture 50 are the top 10 companies in each of five major
industry sectors (mining, oil & gas, technology & life sciences,
diversified industries and clean-tech), based on a ranking formula that
includes revenue, return on investment, market cap growth, and trading
volume.

"We are very proud to announce the 2008 TSX Venture 50 to celebrate the
achievement of our issuers," said Kevan Cowan, President, TSX Venture
Exchange. "The impressive list of companies demonstrates that the TSX
Venture Exchange is a unique incubator for public companies, and the
companies in the TSX Venture 50 are proof that this market is working."

The 2008 TSX Venture 50(TM) was compiled based on public historical data
and is not an invitation to purchase securities listed on Toronto Stock
Exchange and/or TSX Venture Exchange. TSX Group Inc. and its affiliates
do not endorse or recommend any securities referenced in this ranking.
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Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.

Brian D. Fairbank, P. Eng., President

This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have
tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements
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involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which
could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to
differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements.
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Contacts:
Nevada Geothermal Power Inc.
Shelley Kirk
Investor Inquiries
(604) 688-1553 X118 or Toll Free: 1-866-688-0808 X118
Website: www.nevadageothermal.com

Pro-Edge Consultants Inc.
Tracy Weslosky
Investor Inquiries
(416) 581-0177 or Toll Free: 1-866-544-9622

Pro-Edge Consultants Inc.
Fred Cowans
Investor Inquiries
(416) 581-0177 or Toll Free: 1-866-544-9622
Email: info@pro-edge.com

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