AEP’s Bakken resigns as head of nuclear operations; EVP Bob Powers to assume responsibilities until replacement is named

Bob Powers, executive vice president - generation, will oversee Bakken’s responsibilities while the company conducts a search for Bakken’s replacement. Powers was AEP’s executive vice president - nuclear and technical services until he assumed responsibility for all AEP generation in March 2003.

“We wish Chris the best in his new position at PSEG. I will assume his responsibilities while we seek his replacement,“ Powers said.

Bakken joined AEP in 1999 as site vice president for Cook Nuclear Plant. He previously held a variety of positions at PSEG´s Salem Generating Station and Duquesne Light Co.’s Beaver Valley Nuclear Station over a 17-year period.

AEP owns and operates more than 42,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States and select international markets and is the largest electricity generator in the U.S. AEP is also one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, with almost 5 million customers linked to AEP’s 11-state electricity transmission and distribution grid. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio.