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                         U.S. 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

   Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 11, 2005


                               ADA-ES, INC.
              ----------------------------------------------------
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


          Colorado                 000-50216               84-1457385
----------------------------      -----------          -----------------
(State or other jurisdiction     (Commission          (I.R.S. Employer
       of incorporation)          File Number)        Identification No.)


               8100 SouthPark Way, B, Littleton, Colorado           80120
               ------------------------------------------          --------
                 (Address of principal executive offices)         (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303)734-1727


                               Not Applicable
                              ----------------
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last  report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions:

/_/  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17
     CFR 230.425)

/_/  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
      240.14a-12)

/_/  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

/_/  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
      Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On August 11, 2005, ADA-ES, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial
results for the fiscal quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005.  A copy of
the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this
Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be
"filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that
section, and shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration
statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
or the Exchange Act, except as may be expressly set forth by specific reference
in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(c)
The following items are furnished as exhibits to this report:

99.1   Press release, dated August 11, 2005, issued by ADA-ES, Inc.

SIGNATURES

	Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

					       	         ADA-ES, Inc.
						                 Registrant

Date:  August 11, 2005                          /s/ Mark H. McKinnies
                                              ----------------------
                                                 Mark H. McKinnies
                                             Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS




Exhibit No.                 Description
-----------               -----------------

99.1             Press release dated August 11, 2005

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EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ADA-ES REPORTS STRONG SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

LITTLETON, CO - August 11, 2005 - ADA-ES, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADES) today announced
financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2005.
See attached tables.

Second Quarter Financial Highlights - versus fiscal 2004 first quarter
*     Total revenues increased 39% to $2.5 million.
*     Operating income was up 15% to $62,000.
*     Net income rose to $107,000 or $0.02 per diluted share from $41,000 or
$0.01 per diluted share in the same period last year.  Net earnings per diluted
share were calculated on 30% more shares outstanding due to the successful
completion of a one million-share private equity placement in August 2004.

First Half Financial Highlights - versus fiscal 2004 first half
*     Total revenues rose 40% to $4.6 million.
*     Operating income nearly tripled to $117,000.
*     Net income increased to $202,000 or $0.04 per diluted share from $17,000.
Net earnings per diluted share were calculated on 33% more shares outstanding
due to the successful completion of the aforementioned private equity placement

Dr. Michael Durham, President of ADA-ES, stated, "The key driver of our strong
sales levels was our mercury emission control segment.  Revenues in this portion
of the business were up substantially, by 53% in the second quarter and 55% in
the first half, primarily due to increased mercury measurement services.  We
continue to work with potential utility customers on various full-scale mercury
emission control programs, which also contributed to the rise in our mercury
emission control revenue.  We have participated in four demonstrations thus far
in 2005 where we have shown up to a 90% mercury removal rate and have sixteen
additional demonstrations planned over the next two years."

Dr. Durham further stated, "This is a busy and exciting time for the Company as
2005 represents the beginning of the transition from technology development and
demonstration to commercial sales.  Last week, we announced an important
milestone - our first commercial contract.  We are supplying activated carbon
injection equipment valued at over $1 million to a new coal-fired power plant
being built in the Midwest.  We have been extensively involved in bid and
proposal activity for the past year and continue to put out a number of new
bids.  As a result, we expect additional commercial contracts to be awarded this
year."

Dr. Durham concluded, "We continue to move forward with our business strategy to
provide environmental technology and specialty chemicals to the power industry.
We are experiencing tremendous growth in the mercury control area, which in
turn, is enabling the broadening of the Company's capabilities, intellectual
property, and resources to meet the needs in this developing market.
Additionally, we have initiated activities with respect to several potential new
sources of revenues that may diversify our markets and technology offerings.
Based on current contracts and other anticipated work, we expect revenue growth
of 20-30% this year.  We look forward to updating you on the Company's
performance."
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ADA-ES, Inc. News Release                                               Page 2
August 11, 2005

Conference Call
Management will conduct a conference call on Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 11:00
a.m. ET to discuss the financial results and recent developments.  Interested
parties may participate in the call by dialing 706-679-3200 - please call in 10
minutes before the call is scheduled to begin, and ask for the ADES call.  The
conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet via the Investor
Information section of ADA-ES' website at www.adaes.com.  To listen to the live
call please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download
and install any necessary audio software.  If you are unable to listen live, the
conference call will be archived on the Company's web site.

About ADA-ES
Headquartered in Littleton, Colorado, ADA-ES, Inc. develops and implements
proprietary environmental technology and specialty chemicals that mitigate the
environmental impact from electric power and industrial companies while reducing
operating costs.

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for such forward-looking statements in this
document that are based on information the Company believes reasonable, but such
projections and statements involve significant uncertainties.  Actual events or
results - including predicted revenue growth and award of additional commercial
contracts - could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking
statements as a result of various factors including but not limited to changing
market demand for ADA-ES chemicals and systems and changes in technology,
federal funding, laws or regulations, availability of skilled personnel, and
other factors discussed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission.


Contact:
ADA-ES, Inc.                          -or-      Investor Relations Counsel
Michael D. Durham, Ph.D., MBA, President        The Equity Group Inc.
Mark H. McKinnies, CFO                          www.theequitygroup.com
(303) 734-1727                                  Lauren Barbera, (212) 836-9610
www.adaes.com                                   LBarbera@equityny.com



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ADA-ES, Inc. News Release                                              Page 3
August 11, 2005



               Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
                Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
                 (amounts in thousands, except per share)

                                           3 Months ended     6 Months ended
                                        6/30/05    6/30/04   6/30/05  6/30/04
REVENUES:                               -------    -------   -------  -------
     Mercury emission control            $1,952    $ 1,278    $3,559   $2,299
     Flue gas conditioning                  454        387       961      808
     Combustion aids and other               68        109       126      207
                                          -----      -----     -----    -----
        Total revenues                    2,474      1,774     4,646    3,314

COST OF SERVICES                          1,550        975     2,815    1,821
                                          -----      -----     -----    -----
GROSS MARGIN                                924        799     1,831    1,493

COST AND EXPENSES:
    General and administrative              634        440     1,186      896
    Research & development                  188        263       446      479
    Depreciation and amortization            40         42        82       78
                                          -----      -----     -----    -----
             Total expenses                 862        745     1,714    1,453
                                          -----      -----     -----    -----
OPERATING INCOME                             62         54       117       40

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
    Interest expense                         (1)       (10)       (2)     (24)
    Other, net                               63         (3)      133        1
                                          -----      -----     -----    -----
     Total other income (expense)            62        (13)      131     (23)
                                          -----      -----     -----    -----
INCOME BEFORE TAX                           124         41       248       17
PROVISION FOR TAX EXPENSE                   (17)        -        (46)      -
                                          -----       ----     -----    -----
NET INCOME                                  107         41       202       17

UNREALIZED GAINS ON CERTAIN INVESTMENTS
 IN EQUITY  SECURITIES, net of tax           27         -          9       -
                                          -----      -----     -----    -----
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                     $  134     $   41    $  211   $   17
                                         ======     ======    ======   ======
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE-Basic
 and Diluted                             $  .02     $  .01    $  .04   $  .00
                                         ======     ======    ======   ======
WEIGHTED AVERAGE BASIC COMMON SHARES
 OUTSTANDING                              4,822      3,741     4,820    3,714
                                         ======     ======    ======   ======
WEIGHTED AVERAGE DILUTED COMMON SHARES
 OUTSTANDING                              4,939      3,787     4,997    3,759
                                         ======     ======    ======   ======

See notes accompanying ADA-ES' consolidated financial statements in its
Form 10-QSB for June 30, 2005.



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ADA-ES, Inc. News Release                                          Page 4
August 11, 2005


                    ADA-ES, Inc. and Subsidiary
                Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
                         (amounts in thousands)
                                                        6/30/05   12/31/04
                               ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash, and cash equivalents                            $ 2,424  $ 2,108
  Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful
   accounts                                               1,363    1,198
Investment in securities                                  1,048      713
  Prepaid expenses, inventory and other                     246      248
                                                          -----    -----
      Total current assets                                5,081    4,267

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost                           1,339    1,345
    Less accumulated depreciation and amortization         (949)    (896)
                                                          -----    -----
          Net property and equipment                        430      449

GOODWILL, net of amortization                             2,024    2,024
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of amortization                      157      146
INVESTMENT IN SECURITIES                                  5,696    5,812
DEFERRED TAX BENEFIT and other assets                       627      382
                                                         ------    -----
TOTAL ASSETS                                            $13,975  $13,080
                                                         ======   ======

           LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Account payable                                       $   551  $   433
  Accrued expenses                                          373      403
  Deferred revenues                                         233      202
                                                          -----    -----
      Total current liabilities                           1,157    1,038
                                                          -----    -----
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
  Deferred compensation and other liabilities                17       32
                                                          -----    -----
      Total long-term liabilities                            25       32
                                                          -----    -----
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
  Preferred stock                                            -        -
  Common stock no par value                              13,714   13,134
  Accumulated comprehensive income                           43       34
  Accumulated deficit                                      (956)  (1,158)
                                                         ------   ------
      Total stockholders' equity                         12,801   12,010
                                                         ------   ------
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY              $13,975  $13,080
                                                         ======   ======

See notes accompanying ADA-ES' consolidated financial statements in
its Form 10-QSB for June 30, 2005.

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