About

BOLD® Transmission works with utilities to match the right application of its technology to suit project needs.

Origin

Recognizing common challenges faced by the industry, American Electric Power (AEP) asked its engineering teams to find a way to move more power through an existing right-of-way, with structure acceptable to customers. The engineers delivered not only a solution for increased capacity but a design that enables reduced structure heights and increased efficiencies.

BOLD® Transmission, LLC is a subsidiary of AEP Transmission Holding Company formed to facilitate use of the BOLD® intellectual property through commercial ventures. The BOLD® technology is available through licensing or direct partnerships.



BOLD® Patent Portfolio

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Compact line designs have been studied since the 1970s, but BOLD® is the first significant leap forward for compact transmission designs in decades.

BOLD’s groundbreaking technology has been granted design and utility patents with additional applications pending internationally.



Expansive worldwide patent portfolio (granted or pending)

Our Team

David E. Rupert

President & CEO

David E. Rupert is President and Chief Executive Officer for BOLD Transmission, LLC. He has extensive leadership experience gained over his career in Engineering, Aerospace and Utility industries.

Prior to this role, Rupert served as Director of Business Development for eastern regions of the United States, focusing on PJM and other Eastern ISOs for American Electric Power (AEP). He continues to serve as the Chief Executive Officer for Grid Assurance, LLC and Vice President of Business Development for Transource Energy, LLC. Previously, Rupert was Director of Delivery Operations for EASi, LLC, providing engineering services to AEP. He also served over a decade in the aerospace industry with McDonnell Douglas as Director of Operations Support, more than a decade in private legal practice, and a number of years in AEP’s Supply Chain organization in various roles including the de facto Chief Procurement Officer.

Rupert received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University. He also holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Capital University Law School, and a Master of Law (LL.M) in Business Administration from Capital University Law School. He is trained as an Industrial Engineer and a LEAN Six-Sigma Black Belt.

Scott S. Dimpfl

Vice President

Scott is responsible for the engineering and design of Transmission Lines. He has 22 years of experience in the Utility industry. In his career he has been involved in all aspects of engineering and design of transmission lines and substations at voltages through 765kV.

Scott received his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in 2001 from Iowa State University. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Nebraska.

Evan R. Wilcox

Vice President

Evan is currently the Director of Advanced Transmission Studies & Modeling for AEP. He oversees all transmission model management functions and special studies including dynamic stability, power quality, and emerging technology assessments.

In his 20 years with AEP, Evan has held a variety of leadership roles including Transmission Planning, FERC & RTO Policy, and Engineering Standards. Evan holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, an MBA from Capital University and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Ohio.