AQPER took advantage of International Women's Day to announce the launch of the Women and Renewable Energies campaign. The AQPER not only stresses the important role played by women in the renewable energy industry in Quebec, but also promotes their contribution, which allows our industry to continue to innovate and encourage change and diversity of approaches. and points of view. For the moment, discover in one click what motivates each of these 36 women to work in the field of renewable energies. Throughout the year, we will broadcast reports, panels, portraits.
Sylvie Bouvette
"My experience in renewable energy began in 1992, as a lawyer for more than 30 years, and member of the AQPER since 1994, Since then, I am proud to have contributed to the development of the renewable energy industry through several hydro projects, wind farms and bio energy projects. I have always been driven to work in an industry that develops renewable energy, as it puts Quebec on the map as an innovative, attractive, green energy leader amongst its neighbours."
xNathalie Dupont
“To me, renewable energies are synonymous with clean environmental impact management as well as an investment in the future. To know and understand that we can simultaneously profit from a resource without depleting it, further motivates me to fervently give the best of what I have at any moment.”
xAlexandra Agagnier
"What motivates me is working directly in collaboration with communities. Our projects have positive outcomes for the environment and the regions, in addition to supporting a dynamic local economy."
xViviane Maraghi
"For me, to work in this domain is the result of my passion for the environment, innovation and a sense of humanity. Each of our actions count, and working in this field, I have to the chance to change the world little by little, one day at a time."
xJulie Belley Perron
"I am passionate about creating tangible projects. The renewable energy industry allows me to help conscious corporate stakeholders bring to completion projects that will be useful for future generations. It is incredible and gratifying work."
xMarilys Clément
"My work centers around research within the renewable energy industry under the optics of what happens in the development and implementation of advantageous, sustainable and permanent technologies that act as alternatives to polluting resources. The goal is to make this energy transition a necessary but fruitful project for our society."
xMarie-Hélène Labrie
"I am so very passionate about this sector as it allows everything to be rebuilt and re-invented. I am excited to be working in a field where I get to meet incredibly inspiring people, who dare to push the limits and with every accomplishment, drive us towards a greener economy and a more sustainable world."
xAriane Côté
"Pride motivates me to work in the renewable energy industry. By participating in the development of renewable energy projects, I feel that I am contributing to the further protection of our environment for future generations."
xJulie Cusson
"The renewable energy sector is in active transformation. There are a multitude of stakeholders across horizons - sometimes it may seem even in opposition - but they all must work together to attain a common goal: That of producing energy with less impact on our planet. From a public affairs perspective, this sector is incredibly complex and stimulating. However, the most valued aspect of my work, without any question, is that it allows me to share with my children the following: Your accomplishments professionally as well as personally can contribute to something larger than yourself."
xMylany David
"In our society, women who break barriers are women who surpass limits. Working in the renewable energy sector, I contribute to the deployment of new policies in relation to energy. I am at the forefront of the development of such projects and working with stakeholders who have the will to participate in the creation of a new, dynamic and green industry! It is a continuously renewed and rich experience that becomes even more engaging and enriching!"
xCaroline Farley
"Why the renewable energy industry? Because I believe in it, and it represents my core values. These are the energies of today in service of tomorrow! I have been active and contributing to the domain for almost 15 years through my work in sustainable development in Quebec, and in bringing my know-how to the international wave of our energy transition."
xLucie Fauteux
"Renewable energy is an ode to the living- the sun, the ocean, the wind- which I adore. Working in service of integrating these energy forms, is to be believe in humanity; it is to count ingenuity, resilience and the good will of the turning tide towards building a better world. A cleaner, a safer, a more human world. After all renewable energies are the energies of life!"
xAnjuna Langevin
"I believe that this industry is one of the best advantageous options for the future of Quebec. Our territory has the potential to produce a large quantity of renewables. It is an asset to all of North America in terms of environment. It is equally a way for us to ensure sustainable economic development based on knowledge and technology, with benefits across Quebec, especially for the regions. I like to bring together people who can push forward ideas and policies that change our world in a concrete way. I feel that I am driven by something larger than myself, which increases my vigour for this mission tenfold."
xÉvelyne Thiffault
I am a university professor, which inspires me to shape future professionals who will contribute to the energy transition and the fight against climate change thanks to the development of bio-energy. As more and more of us take this on, we will be able to change the world!
xMélanie Paul
"For First Nations, the relationship with the earth is sacred, and we must work in partnership with her if we want her to remain rich for future generations! As an indigenous company, Inukshuk Synergie wishes to put in place renewable energy solutions based in biomass and to participate in the creation of a better outcome for our communities and our younger generation! “Treat the earth, nature and its animals justly; she has not been given to you by your parents, she has been loaned to you by your children.” (old Indian proverb)
xCybel Picard
"To work in the domain of renewable energy is a source motivation. I feel that I am actor of change and that I am working towards building a better future for our planet."
xElisabeth Roger
"To work in the development of the renewable energy sector is to do business in service of our planet’s future. It is to be a part of a dynamic and innovative industry where the rate of return and socio-economic benefits are synonymous. That is inspiring to say the least!"
xMarie-Ève Simard
"To have a concrete and positive influence in the field in which I work motivates me the most. As a project manager, I participate in the reduction of activities with environmental impacts, and I feel that my work makes a difference!"
xAnne-Valérie Dubois
"I consider myself lucky to work for a company that allows me to make a difference in the heart of the community. I am proud to participate in its projects and achievements which allow us to reduce our carbon footprint. Above all, the fact that I get to work in the renewable energy sector corresponds directly to my personal values."
xViolette Berge
"Because renewable energies are part of a viable economic solution to the challenge of the energy transition, and I am honored to be a part of elaborating that solution. Throughout the course of my work at Artelys, I have participated in quantitative analyses that allow us to understand the impacts of renewable energies on the larger energy system. This is what motivates me to do my work every day."
xJosée-Anne Beauchesne
"To work in renewable energy has allowed me to make a living by concentrating on my passion: Observe birds and their behavior and record them during wildlife monitoring. My professional activities are varying and captivating and surpass even what I had imagined doing beyond the scope of my studies in biology."
xMarie-Flore Castonguay
"I’ve been working in the renewable energy industry since I was very young. In 2001, I accompanied my mother, the CEO of Pesca Environment during a site assessment dealing with bird population in the construction phase of a wind farm. For the last five years, I have been involved as an urbanist in the preparation of studies relating to the impact of renewable energy projects. These projects adhere and respect the principals of sustainable development. This motivates me and makes me very proud of my work."
xDaphne Ferguson
"What motivates me is working in a an industry that contributes to the emergence of a green economy. Our energy transition is a collective project for our society; in unifying the strengths and skills of companies and governments we will reach this goal."
xMarie-Ève Landry
"Working in the renewable energy domain motivates me because I want my children and grandchildren to have an opportunity to live in a thriving and healthy world. In this sector, I feel as though I am actively participating in this mission."
xMaude Lauzon
"What motivates me to work in the renewable energy industry is new technologies, creativity, and the diversity of the people who believe in this sector."
xMarjolaine Castonguay
"My motivation to work in the renewable energy industry comes from the possibility in developing new expertise and competencies in Quebec, and to contribute to the economic growth of our regions. Accompanying developers in building their projects while respecting the environment and the communities makes me particularly proud."
xCatherine Delisle
"What makes me the most proud to work in wind energy is to be a part of a community that wishes, like me, to make a difference in our surrounding environment. As a team, we unite our talents in order to fight climate change as well as take care of our world, one day at a time. We stand stronger together!"
xIsabelle LeBeau
"The renewable energy and wind energy industries are sectors in development. They are young, dynamic and constantly innovating their technologies. We are continuously forging a path to contribute to the conservation and improvement of our environment.; for us and for our future generations."
xNathalie Leblanc
"Renewable energy projects favour a more harmonious integration with our environment, and a key objective in my work as a project manager. I use my expertise in environmental communication in service of a renewables think tank to ensure a green future for our children."
xJosiane Lévesque
"I am making a difference for our environment and it is a growing industry giving space to innovation."
xMarjorie Noël
"It is the fact that we are facing the future in terms of technologies as well as the environment. Depending on the type of energy, it is still a young industry that bring challenges across the board."
xEva Lotta Schmidt
"Renewable Energy constitute a sector that is resolutely fixed on the future. What is more motivating than to work in an industry that attracts passionate and dynamic people?"
xClaudia Goulet
"To work in renewables allows me to contribute in a significant way to the improvement of peoples’ lives by creating quality employment, in reducing our environmental footprint, and reducing our reliance on foreign oil products."
xIlana Kelemen
"It is my responsibility as person to affect the change I want to see in my lifetime. Because I don’t see having to choose between a flourishing economy and investing in a cleaner future when we have that opportunity in front of us. Because I don’t want to reach the 100% clean energy goal by 2050, because I know we can reach it now. We can shift our policies, we continuously innovate our technologies, we can - and we are - mobilizing communities, corporations and industry to achieve this goal, and I would like my skills to be in service of that goal."
xKalinda Legault
"I am proud to be contributing to a greener world for our future generations. My work allows me to demonstrate to my daughters how to apply science in order to develop sustainable solutions to our current environmental challenges. Future projects will entail new and innovating technologies, as well as the vision of Greenfield Global, both of which represent my values and greatly motivate me to participate in this industry."
xSylvie Milette
"Working in the renewable energy industry reflects my values and my will to work in my company. For the last few years, we have been passionately working to develop innovative biomass solutions that are ecological solutions for our clients. Together we are participating in Quebec’s energy improvement for the years to come."
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