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

CAPSTONE TURBINE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-15957		95-4180883
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission file number)		(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)				Identification No.)

21211 Nordhoff Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
(Address of principal executive offices)

(818) 734-5300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

          On April 8, 2009, Capstone Turbine Corporation issued a press release announcing a reduction in cash usage and number of employees during the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

          (d) Exhibits.

           Exhibit 99.1      Press release of Capstone Turbine Corporation dated April 8, 2009.

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.

Exhibit Index

Exhibit Number		Description of Document
99.1		Press release of Capstone Turbine Corporation dated April 8, 2009.