Atlantic Power Corporation announced that Joseph E. Cofelice has joined the Company as Executive Vice President, Commercial Development, effective September 16, 2015. As a member of the Company's executive management team, Mr. Cofelice also will play a central role in the development and execution of Atlantic Power's operational and strategic initiatives. Mr. Cofelice has more than 30 years of experience in the energy industry. He joins Atlantic Power from General Compression Inc., where he had been Chief Executive Officer since December 2012.