<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001003297-12-000266.txt : 20120622
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20120622085433
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001003297-12-000266
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120618
ITEM INFORMATION:		Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20120622
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120622

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000064463
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	MEASURING & CONTROLLING DEVICES, NEC [3829]
		IRS NUMBER:				141462255
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	000-06890
		FILM NUMBER:		12920942

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		325 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION
		CITY:			ALBANY
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			12205
		BUSINESS PHONE:		518-218-2500

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		325 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION
		CITY:			ALBANY
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			12205
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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>UNITED STATES</b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION</b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>WASHINGTON</b><b>,
 D.C.</b><b>&nbsp; 20549</b></p>

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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b><font style="font-size: 14.0pt">FORM 8-K</font></b></p>

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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>CURRENT REPORT</b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE</b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934</b></p>

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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-top:6.45pt;text-align:center'><b>Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported):</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-top:6.45pt;text-align:center'><b>June
18, 2012</b></p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><font style="font-size: 10.0pt">___________________</font></p>

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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>Mechanical
  Technology, Incorporated</b></p>
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  registrant as specified in its charter)</p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>0-6890</b></p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>14-1462255</b></p>
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  jurisdiction <br>
  of incorporation)</p>
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  Number)</p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'>(IRS Employer<br>
  &nbsp;Identification No.)</p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";'><b>325 Washington Avenue Extension, Albany, New York </b></p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>12205</b></p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'><b>(518) 218-2550 </b></p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:center'>(Former name or
  former address, if changed since last report.)</p>
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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";'>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 (see General Instruction A.2. below): </p>

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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";'><font face="Wingdings">&#168;</font>&nbsp; Written
communication pursuant to Rule&nbsp;425 under the Securities Ac (17 CFR
230.425) </p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";'><font face="Wingdings">&#168;</font>&nbsp; Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule&nbsp;14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR
240.14a-12) </p>

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communication pursuant to Rule&nbsp;14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17&nbsp;CFR
240.14d-2(b)) </p>

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communication pursuant to Rule&nbsp;13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17&nbsp;CFR
240. 13e-4(c)) </p>
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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";line-height:1.0pt'>&nbsp;</p>

<p style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold;'>Item 4.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Change in Registrant&#146;s Certifying
Accountant.</p>

<p style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'>On June 18,
2012, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of Mechanical Technology,
Incorporated (the Company) approved the dismissal of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
(PwC) and engaged UHY LLP (UHY) as the Company&#146;s independent registered public
accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.&nbsp; The report of PwC
for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, contained no adverse
opinions, disclaimer of opinion or qualification or modification as to
uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles, except that PwC's report on
the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2010
included an explanatory paragraph noting that there was substantial doubt about
the Company's ability to continue as a going concern.&nbsp; During the fiscal years
ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the interim period from January 1, 2012
through June 18, 2012, there were no disagreements between the Company and PwC
on any accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure or
auditing scope or procedure, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of PwC
would have caused it to make reference to the subject matter of the
disagreement in connection with its report.&nbsp; There were no reportable events as
defined in paragraph (a)(1)(v) of Item 304 of Regulation S-K within the
Company&#146;s fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 or the period from
January 1, 2012 through June 18, 2012.&nbsp; </p>

<p style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'>The Company
has requested that PwC furnish it with a letter addressed to the SEC stating
whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of such letter,
dated June 21, 2012, is filed as Exhibit 16 to this Form 8-K.</p>

<p style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in'>The Company
did not consult with UHY during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and
2010 and the interim period from January 1, 2012 through June 18, 2012, on any
matters described in Items 304(a)(2)(i) or 304(a)(2)(ii) of Regulation S-K.</p>

<p style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";font-weight:bold;'>Item 9.01&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Financial Statements and Exhibits.</p>

<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-align:justify;page-break-after:avoid'>(d)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <u>Exhibits</u>.</p>

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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Letter
from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP dated June 21, 2012. </p>
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<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>&nbsp;</p>
<p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-left:1.5in;text-indent:-.5in'>&nbsp;</p>
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<p style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:.25in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-left:0in;text-align:center'><b>SIGNATURES</b></p>

<p style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";text-indent:.5in'>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.</p>

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  <p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";'>&nbsp;</p>
  <p style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";'>MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY, INCORPORATED</p>
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  <p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman";margin-top:12.0pt'>Date: June 21, 2012</p>
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Incorporated&nbsp; (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Form
8-K of Mechanical Technology Incorporated dated June 21, 2012. We agree with
the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.</p>

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