Igor Rusic Appointed as NPEI President & Chief Executive Officer

Igor Rusic Appointed as Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. (NPEI) New President & Chief Executive Officer

Niagara Falls, ON – January 15, 2026. Rocco (Rocky) Vacca, Chair of Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. (“NPEI”) on behalf of the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Igor Rusic as President & Chief Executive Officer, effective March 9, 2026. Igor Rusic brings a wealth of leadership experience and strategic vision to NPEI at a time of significant opportunity and transformation in the energy sector.

As President & CEO, Mr. Rusic will lead NPEI’s efforts to continue providing safe, reliable electricity distribution and related services to its nearly 59,000 residential and business customers across the City of Niagara Falls, Town of Lincoln, Town of Pelham, and Township of West Lincoln.

“We are delighted to welcome Igor Rusic as our new President & CEO,” said the Chair Rocky Vacca. “His proven leadership, deep understanding of the energy sector, and commitment to innovation make him the ideal person to guide NPEI into its next chapter of growth, sustainability, and service excellence.”

With this appointment, NPEI looks forward to building on its strong foundation and exploring new opportunities for modernization, community engagement, and long-term resilience. Under Mr. Rusic’s direction, NPEI aims to continue enhancing service reliability, fostering regulatory compliance, and strengthening relationships with municipal stakeholders and customers alike.

About Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.
NPEI is a regulated electricity distribution company serving the City of Niagara Falls, Town of Lincoln, Town of Pelham, and Township of West Lincoln. As one of Ontario’s mid-size electricity distributors, NPEI operates a robust network of poles, transformers, and distribution infrastructure to deliver reliable power and customer-focused service across a service territory of over 827 square kilometres.

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Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.
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Email: sue.forcier@npei.ca