COLUMBUS, OH: American Municipal Power, Inc. (AMP) is pleased to announce that Steve Dupee has joined AMP as assistant vice president of energy efficiency and programs.

Dupee brings with him 29 years of experience working in local government, having previously served as the village manager for the Village of Wellington since 2016. Prior to that, he worked with the Oberlin Municipal Light and Power System for 24 years, most recently serving as the electric director, a position he held for 15 years. In addition, Dupee served on the AMP Board of Trustees from 2004 to 2021, including as Board Chair from 2014 to 2018. As a Board member, Dupee has served on several committees, including the Efficiency Smart, Focus Forward and Power Supply & Generation committees. He recently chaired the Hydro Power Projects and Joint Ventures Oversight committees. He is a past recipient of the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Robert E. Roundtree Rising Star Award.

“Steve brings a great deal of relevant experience and appreciation for public power to this role,” said Jolene Thompson, President and CEO of AMP. “His background as a village manager and as a municipal electric utility director, along with his knowledge of public power and demonstrated commitment to AMP’s core mission, vision and values will benefit our member communities.”

In his new position, Dupee will provide program leadership and oversight to AMP’s Efficiency Smart program, member-focused workforce initiatives, economic and business development, and Key Account Services programs with a focus on supporting membership.

Dupee has been a member of the APPA since 2001 and was a member of the Ohio City Manager Association from 2017 to 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Production Management from the University of Akron.

Steve Dupee