Mr Tucker reports to John Parks, managing director and director of equity research. He comes to Oppenheimer's equity research group from Banc of America, where he was senior equity research analyst for electric utilities and independent power producers covering upwards of 30 electric utilities and independent power producers.

Mr Parks said: "We are very pleased to have Shelby join Oppenheimer's research team. This is a critical addition to our growing energy group and Shelby's energy, experience and abilities enhance our presence in the power sector overall."

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