Leonard A. Bluhm

LEONARD A. BLUHM is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
of NRG Energy, Inc., a worldwide independent power and energy business
company. In addition, NRG is 74% owned by Xcel Energy, Inc., a major US
energy holding company. Mr. Bluhm’s financial experience spans over 25
years with electric power generation businesses such as NRG Energy,
Inc., its former affiliate Cogen-America Corporation (CogenAmerica) and
NRG’s parent organization, Xcel (previously Northern States Power
Company). His strong energy background has been complemented with
senior-level involvement in strategy development and implementation as
well as international operations. Previous NRG positions held by Mr.
Bluhm include Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Vice
President-Finance, Director of International Operations and Manager of
Acquisitions and Special Projects. Prior to his association with NRG in
1991, Mr. Bluhm held numerous positions in the finance area of NSP,
having joined NSP in 1971. Mr. Bluhm holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Administration, both from
the University of Minnesota. Mr. Bluhm is a member of various Boards
including COBEE, NEO, MEC and serves on committees representing other US
and international interests for NRG.