EXHIBIT 99.2 Pursuant to Rule 438 of the Securities Act of 1933, I, General John M. Shalikashvili hereby consent to being named as a nominee for Director in the Registration Statement on Form S-1 being filed by Plug Power Inc. on or about October 21, 1999, and any amendments thereto. By: /s/ John M. Shalikashvili --------------------------------- General John M. Shalikashvili Date: October 25, 1999