Renewable energy.
Sustainable
development.

About Us
Innergex is an independent renewable power producer which develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, and solar farms. As a global corporation, we conduct operations in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile.
We manage a large portfolio of assets currently consisting of interests in 75 operating facilities with a net installed capacity of 2,742 MW (gross 3,694 MW), including 37 hydroelectric facilities, 32 wind farms, and six solar farms.
We also hold interests in 10 projects under development and several prospective projects at different stages of development. Respecting the environment and balancing the best interests of the host communities, our partners, and our investors are at the heart of our development strategy.
Mission
Building a better world with renewable energy.

Our Vision
We believe in a better world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. Innergex contributes to this vision by leveraging its long-term commitment, proven expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and innovative approach. We will continue to generate value for our employees, our shareholders, our partners and our host communities today to contribute to a more sustainable world for future generations. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive.
Key principles
Innergex adheres to the following key principles in order to provide a solution to the energy challenges of both today and tomorrow, to protect the environment while optimizing the use of natural resources to produce electricity, and to earn and sustain social acceptance.
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We believe that people should have access to reliable, affordable, clean and renewable energy.
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Climate change is real and renewable energy is part of the solution.
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We believe in a level playing field for electricity procurement. We support carbon pricing or any other means of internalizing environmental and social costs in the price of electricity.
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We believe in the protection of the environment and in the responsible development of natural resources. We support a comprehensive and efficient regulatory and planning framework.
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We believe that social acceptance is the cornerstone of successful project development and that strong projects are built on long-term cooperation with stakeholders and by working in collaboration with Indigenous and local communities.
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We believe in long-term sustainable development that balances People, our Planet and Prosperity.
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We believe in lasting relationships with our employees, our partners, and our external stakeholders built on respect, transparency and integrity.
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We believe that Innergex effects change.
Engaging with local and Indigenous communities
Innergex has made social acceptance a cornerstone of its development strategy and has a successful track record of building long-lasting relationships with local and Indigenous communities. This has proven to be an incredible lever for growth over the years, and it has enabled us to build successful projects that are fully aligned with our sustainable development principles. Whether in the form of shared economic benefits, employment opportunities, shared ownership, or partnership agreements, we recognize our responsibility to help share socio-economic opportunities with local communities.

History
Founded in 1990, Innergex is a leading independent renewable power producer specializing in hydro, wind, and solar energies. For almost three decades we’ve not only developed a solid reputation in the renewable energy sector, we’ve grown from a small independent energy producer to a global corporation now operating in Canada, the United States, France, and Chile.
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Our management

Michel Letellier, MBA
Increasing renewable energy production to sustain future generations has been a passion for Michel Letellier for nearly three decades. Since 1997, he has been a driving force at Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., first as Vice President – Finance, then as Chief Executive Officer before being appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2007. His leadership of the Corporation’s business activities has led to sound financial management and long-term sustainability, growing Innergex into a global energy producer respected by industry peers. Under Mr. Letellier’s strategic direction, the Corporation has become a leader in the renewable energy industry, with activities on three continents.
Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. Letellier was responsible for developing and operating several hydroelectric projects for Boralex Inc.
Mr. Letellier holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) degree from Université du Québec à Montréal (1986) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Université de Sherbrooke (1988) and is a member of the Board of Directors of KP Tissue Inc.

Jean-François Neault, CPA, CMA, MBA
Jean-François Neault joined Innergex in 2018. Mr. Neault was Vice President – Finances until his appointment as Chief Financial Officer on November 14, 2018.
Prior to joining Innergex, Jean-François was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Colabor. He began his career at Cascades where he rose through the ranks to become Vice President, Finance and Administration, a position he held for more than 8 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (1995) and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Université de Sherbrooke (2003). He earned the title of Certified Management Accountant in 1997 and is a member of the Order of Chartered Professional Accountants of Québec.

Jean Trudel, MBA
Jean Trudel joined Innergex in 2002. As Chief Investment and Development officer since 2015, Mr. Trudel is responsible for the execution of the Corporation’s investment and development strategy in Canada and abroad, which includes the development of new projects, negotiation and financing process for potential acquisitions, project financing and optimizing the Corporation’s capital structure.
Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. Trudel worked for Sun Life Insurance Company of Canada (formerly Clarica) from 1999 to 2002 as Director, Investment Project Financing for Quebec and Atlantic Canada. Prior to that, Mr. Trudel spent three years as a member of the Corporate Banking Group at Bank of Nova Scotia. Mr. Trudel holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (Finance) degree from HEC Montréal (1993) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Queen’s University (1996).

Yves Baribeault, P. Eng., LL.B., MBA
Yves Baribeault joined Innergex in 2009. As Vice President – Legal Affairs, Operations and Projects since 2015, Mr. Baribeault is responsible for managing legal affairs related to the Corporation’s operations and development. Mr. Baribeault has been a lawyer for more than 27 years.
Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. Baribeault worked at Air Liquide Canada Inc. for over 12 years, where he held positions with increasing responsibilities and ultimately as Assistant Corporate Secretary and Legal Counsel. Before that, he was Chief of Labour Relations at G.U.S. Canada and worked in private practice for various Montreal legal firms. Mr. Baribeault has a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering (1986) and Bachelor of Law (1990) from the Université de Sherbrooke as well as a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (International Finance and Administration) from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal (1998). He is a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec since 1986 and of the Barreau du Québec since 1991.

Renaud de Batz, M.Sc., MBA
Renaud de Batz joined Innergex in 2002. As Senior Vice President since 2015, he was responsible for overseeing the development of hydroelectric projects in Canada, including supervising construction and engineering activities and coordinating the multi-disciplinary teams involved at all project stages, from development to commissioning. He is now responsible for the business development in Latin America.
Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. de Batz worked at RSW Inc. for more than 12 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility in Canada and abroad, lastly as Project Director and Specialist. Mr. de Batz holds a Master of Science (Geology) degree from Université de Marseille (1985) and a Master of Business Administration degree from Université du Québec à Montréal (2003). Mr. de Batz is a member of the APEGBC as a Professional Geoscientist.

Peter Grover, Eng.
Peter Grover joined Innergex in 2005. As Senior Vice President – Operations, Mr. Grover is responsible for the implementation, integration and operation of Innergex’s hydro, wind and solar energy projects. At Innergex, he has overseen the construction of more than 1,000 MW of projects and oversees the operations of wind and solar farms with more than 1,500 MW of installed capacity.
Prior to joining Innergex, Mr. Grover worked for a manufacturer and supplier of equipment and energy production system for nearly 20 years, in Canada and abroad, holding positions of increasing responsibility, lastly as Director of Project Management. Mr. Grover holds a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree from Concordia University (1986) and has been a member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec since 1992.

Jay Sutton, P.Eng.
Jay Sutton joined Innergex in 2018. As Vice-President – Construction and Engineering, Mr. Sutton is responsible for the construction and operation of Innergex’s wind and solar projects in the US and western Canada.
Mr. Sutton previously worked as VP – Construction and Operations for Alterra Power (acquired by Innergex in 2018) since 2010 and managed construction and operation of 300 MW of hydro projects in British Columbia and a 200 MW wind project in Texas. Prior to that, he worked as Project Manager and Province’s Representative on large infrastructure projects for BC Hydro and WorleyParsons, and as an Engineer and consultant since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science, Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

Alexandra Boislard-Pépin , MBA
Alexandra Boislard-Pépin joined Innergex in June 2020. As Vice President – Human Resources, Ms. Boislard-Pépin collaborates in the implementation of the Corporation’s strategy that puts People at the centre of its actions. Her expertise in talent development and her innovative approach to human resources management support Innergex in its efforts to create a positive work environment where everyone can grow and thrive.
Prior to joining Innergex, Ms. Boislard-Pépin worked for three years at Aimia Inc. where she notably held the position of Vice President, Talent and Culture. Previously, she worked at Yellow Pages after having spent 14 years progressing at Pratt & Whitney Canada. Ms. Boislard-Pépin began her career at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. She holds a bachelor’s degree with the Highest Honors in economics from the University of Ottawa (1998) and obtained a MBA from HEC Montréal in 2002. She has been a Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) since 2009.

Colleen Giroux-Schmidt,
Colleen Giroux-Schmidt joined Innergex in 2011. As Vice President – Corporate Relations, she leads the engagement and relationship activities with all levels of government, communities, strategic partners and other stakeholders. Her team leads the policy research and advocacy portfolio with the goal of increasing renewable energy opportunities to help jurisdictions meet their climate change goals. Colleen continues to participate in government working groups and task forces, both provincially and federally, as well as leads Innergex’s work with the Energy Forum, a collaborative table of representatives from the ENGO community and the renewable energy industry and was appointed to the federal government’s Generation Energy Council. She has served as a renewable energy expert on different panels and has received awards for her significant expertise and contribution to the renewable energy sector both in BC and across Canada. Colleen is also responsible for the management of Innergex’s Vancouver office.
Prior to joining Innergex, Ms. Giroux-Schmidt was Director, Environment and Manager, Major Projects at Plutonic Power Corporation and worked many years for the Association of Mineral Exploration BC. She served as the first female Chair of the Board of Directors for Clean Energy BC from 2014 through 2017. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History and English from Simon Fraser University.

Robert Guillemette, P.eng
Robert Guillemette joined Innergex in 2018 (with the acquisition of Cartier Wind Energy Inc.). As Vice President – Health and Safety and Technological Innovation, he manages the Health and Safety Division for all Innergex sites and is project supervisor for technological innovation projects.
A graduate of the École Polytechnique de Montréal (1977) in electrical engineering, Mr. Guillemette served as General Manager at Cartier Wind Energy since 2010. He was responsible for construction projects as well as the management of the operations and maintenance of all Cartier’s wind farms. In his career, Mr. Guillemette has held senior management positions in various technology companies. He was Vice President of Engineering and Chief Operating Officer for AAER Corporation, a high-power wind turbine manufacturer. He was also founder and CEO of ECI group, a group of companies specialized in high voltage electrical products and defense products using composite materials technology, whose activities covered Europe and North America. Previously, he was founder and Director of the Centre for composite materials, a technology centre that focuses on the development of the applications of composite materials technology in various industrial sectors.

Matt Kennedy, M.Sc., R.P.Bio.
Matt Kennedy joined Innergex in 2011 (with the acquisition of Cloudworks Energy Inc.). As Vice President – Environment, he oversees Innergex’s environmental obligations and risks for the corporation’s renewable electricity projects in all phases, including development, construction and operations. He provides strategic direction to a team of dedicated in-house environmental professionals responsible for study and analysis, obtaining permits and approvals, and maintaining compliance with all environmental obligations. Mr. Kennedy is responsible for establishing and maintaining various key relationships with community groups and key regulatory agencies. He has worked in senior environmental roles in the renewable energy industry for well over a decade.
Prior to entering the renewable energy sector, Mr. Kennedy was a consulting aquatic/fisheries biologist to the mining, forestry, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors for over 10 years. He holds a Master of Science designation from Western University (1995) and has been a Registered Professional Biologist (British Columbia) since 2004.
Our Governance:
When Ethics and Integrity Govern
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards are at the heart of our decision-making process, and our experienced Board of Directors oversees the management of the Corporation to ensure Innergex’s viability and its creation of sustainable, long-term returns.
Our Board of Directors
Jean La Couture1
Chairman of the Board
Principal occupation: President, Huis Clos Ltée
Innergex Director since: March 20102
Daniel Lafrance1
Vice-Chair
Principal occupation: Corporate Director
Innergex Director since: March 20102
Ross J. Beaty1
Principal occupation: Chairman of Equinox Gold Corp. and Pan American Silver Corp.
Innergex Director since: February 2018
Pierre G. Brodeur1
Principal occupation: Corporate Director
Innergex Director since: May 2020
Nathalie Francisci1
Principal occupation: Partner, Governance & Diversity, Odgers Berndtson
Innergex Director since: May 2017
Richard Gagnon1
Principal occupation: Corporate Director
Innergex Director since: May 2017
Michel Letellier
Principal occupation: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation
Innergex Director since: October 2002
Dalton McGuinty1
Principal occupation: Advisor to the President, Desire2Learn
Innergex Director since: May 2015
Monique Mercier1
Principal occupation: Corporate Director
Innergex Director since: October 2015
Ouma Sananikone1
Principal occupation: Corporate Director
Innergex Director since: February 2019
Louis Veci
Principal occupation: Senior Director – Facilities Operations at Hydro-Québec
Innergex Director since: February 2020
1 Independent. Independence is determined within the meaning of the Canadian Securities Administrators’ Regulation 58-101 – Respecting Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices.
2 Before March 2010, date of the Plan of Arrangement, Jean La Couture and Daniel Lafrance were, since 2003, trustees of Innergex Power Trust, subsidiary of Innergex Power Income Fund.
Board committees
Audit Committee
Pierre G. Brodeur
Richard Gagnon
Daniel Lafrance (Chair)
Ouma Sananikone
Corporate Governance Committee
Nathalie Francisci
Dalton McGuinty
Monique Mercier (Chair)
Human Resources Committee
Nathalie Francisci
Richard Gagnon (Chair)
Daniel Lafrance
We have formalized our governance practices through a series of Charters for the Board of Directors and each of its committees, and through a series of Policies for the Corporation.
Charters
Policies
Our Code of Conduct sets the standard and provides guidance as to our expectations for all employees, officers, consultants, members of the Board of Directors and others when representing the Corporation.
Its purpose is to provide guidelines to ensure that Innergex’s reputation for integrity and good corporate citizenship is maintained through the adherence to high ethical standards, and backed by open and honest relations among employees, shareholders, directors, officers, suppliers, host communities, partners and other stakeholders.
Innergex revises and updates its Code of Conduct on a regular basis and provides copies and training sessions on its content each year to employees.