News Releases 2008

ROR Reports Grant Options

Vancouver, BC (December 11, 2008) – Run of River Power Inc. (“ROR Power” or “the Company”) (TSX-V: ROR) today announced, in accordance with its approved stock option plan, it has granted 800,000 options to officers and employees of ROR Power. The options are exercisable at $0.10 per share and for a term of five years.

ABOUT RUN OF RIVER POWER INC.
Run of River Power Inc. (ROR Power) develops renewable, sustainable energy through its portfolio of
run-of-river and biomass projects in BC. The Corporation operates an Eco Logo© certified
hydroelectric power generation station at Brandywine Creek, near Whistler, B.C. which generates cash
flow under a long-term 20 year contract with BC Hydro. ROR Power is well positioned for profitable
growth from generating green power and its dominant position in the sea-to-sky corridor in pursuit of
high-quality, power generation initiatives. Its total development potential in excess of 770 MW is
addressing the increasing demand for clean, sustainable power and energy self sufficiency.

For further information:

Jako Krushnisky, President and CEO,
Run of River Power Inc.,
Tel: (604) 946-9232,
jako@runofriverpower.com;

Vick Dusik,
Chief Financial Officer, Run of River Power Inc.,
Tel: (604) 946-9232,
vsdusik@runofriverpower.com

The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this release which describe Run of River Power Inc.'s intentions, expectations or predictions, or which relate to matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the actual results, performances or achievements of Run of River Power Inc. to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Run of River Power Inc. may update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or changing market and business conditions and will update such forward-looking statements as required pursuant to applicable securities laws. The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

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