Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. announced the appointment of D. Randy Laney to serve on the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"). Mr. Laney brings over 30 years of management and capital markets experience as well as strategic and operational experience within the regulated energy utility sector.  Mr. Laney joined the Board of Directors of The Empire District Electric Company in 2003 and served as the Non-Executive Vice Chairman of the Board from 2008 to 2009 and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board from 2009 to 2016.  Mr. Laney has held numerous senior level positions with both public and private companies during his career, including 23 years with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in various executive positions including Vice President of Finance, Benefits and Risk Management and Vice President of Finance and Treasurer.