Association québécoise de la production d'énergie renouvelable (AQPER)

What Association québécoise de la production d'énergie renouvelable (AQPER) does

AQPER (Association québécoise de la production d'énergie renouvelable) is a Quebec-based non-profit industry association representing more than 150 independent renewable energy producers, developers, and promoters active in Quebec, Canada. The association operates across the full renewable technology stack — wind, solar, hydroelectricity, biogas, hydrogen, biomass, and clean liquid fuels — and positions itself as the bridging voice between industry, society, and Quebec government decision-makers. AQPER's mandate is to defend the interests of independent producers in regulatory proceedings (notably the Régie de l'énergie) and legislative consultations (including Projet de loi 69, 81, and 86), while informing the general public on energy transition projects. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors led by President Stephane Desdunes, supported by approximately 7–8 core team members.

AQPER's product portfolio is centered on advocacy, thought leadership, and member engagement rather than software or technology. Key offerings include the Feuille de route 2035 strategic roadmap (published February 2026), an economic impact study of renewable energy sectors (January 2026), a detailed solar market study (February 2026), a spring 2026 economic update, formal policy briefs (mémoires) submitted to government consultations, video capsules including the 'Les Voix du Renouvelable' podcast, an interactive renewable energy installations map, and a media resource center. The underlying technology footprint is minimal: there is no proprietary software platform, no app, and no AI/ML capability. Distribution runs through the aqper.com website, in-person events, government submissions, and earned-media channels.

Revenue is generated from three streams: annual membership fees from 150+ member organizations, tiered annual partnership sponsorships (Platinum: EDF Solutions Électriques; Gold: Borea; Silver: Innergex, Invenergy, Vestas, Pattern Canada, Nordex, Marmen, Énergir, Hydroméga, Enviro Connexions, Alliance de l'Est, Fonds FTQ Bioénergie, and Desjardins Group), and ticket sales from the annual Colloque AQPER and other networking events. The primary customer segment is Quebec-based independent renewable energy producers; secondary audiences are Quebec government/regulatory bodies (advocacy targets) and the general public (awareness audience). The association is a private non-profit with no public equity, no parent company, and no disclosed subsidiaries; revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Association québécoise de la production d'énergie renouvelable (AQPER)

Legal name

Association québécoise de la production d'énergie renouvelable

Website

https://aqper.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AQPER is a Quebec-based non-profit industry association representing more than 150 independent renewable energy producers and developers across wind, solar, hydro, biogas, hydrogen, biomass, and clean liquid fuels. It advocates for members before Quebec regulators and government, publishes strategic studies, and hosts the annual Colloque AQPER.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Industry Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

GHG Accounting & Net-Zero/Decarbonization Planning (Scopes 1–3) (EUAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Carbon Neutrality/Claims Strategy & Communications (claims substantiation, greenwashing risk) (EUABAKAK), Regulatory & Disclosure Strategy (CSRD/ESRS, ISSB/IFRS S2, SEC, TCFD) (EUABAKAH)

Keywords

• Renewable energy association
• Industry advocacy services
• Membership organization
• Policy advocacy
• Clean energy networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: AQPER generates revenue through annual membership fees from renewable energy producers, developers, and promoters. Membership fees fund the association's operations and activities including advocacy, events, and publications.
2. Annual partnership sponsorships: The organization sells annual partnership tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver) to companies in the renewable energy sector, providing visibility and branding benefits.
3. Event revenue: Revenue generated from event ticket sales for the annual Colloque AQPER, summer events, and other networking gatherings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AQPER is a non-profit industry association that represents and defends the interests of independent renewable energy producers and developers in Quebec. It delivers value to its 150+ members through policy advocacy and government submissions, strategic industry publications, annual events and networking, media relations, and an interactive map of renewable energy installations. Its mission is to mobilize industry expertise to advance the energy transition and decarbonization of Quebec's economy.

Product overview

AQPER est une association industrielle (pas une entreprise technologique) offrant une plateforme de services de représentation, d'information et de networking pour les producteurs indépendants d'énergies renouvelables au Québec. Son portefeuille comprend des publications stratégiques (Feuille de route 2035, études économiques, études de marché sectorielles), des événements de networking (Colloque annuel, AG, 5 à 7, événements d'été), un espace médias avec ressources graphiques, une carte interactive des installations, et des mémoires de positionnement politique. Ces services sont fournis via une plateforme web d'information sans architecture produit/module distincte.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colloque AQPER (Annual Symposium)
• Networking Events (5 à 7, Annual General Meeting, Summer Events)
• Policy Advocacy and Member Representation
• Interactive Map of Renewable Energy Installations in Quebec
• Espace médias (Media Resource Center)
• Les Voix du Renouvelable Podcast and Video Capsule Series
• Membership Program (Renewable Energy Producer / Developer Membership)
• Annual Partnership Program (Platinum, Gold, Silver Tiers)

Quantifiable outcome

• 50.7% of Quebec's total energy consumption is from renewable sources
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered co-development partner in biométhanisation, platinum annual partner, gold annual partner, silver annual partner and silver annual partner (industry leader).

• Keridis BioÉnergieco-development partner in biométhanisationStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Fonds Bioénergie (Fonds FTQ) partnered with Keridis BioÉnergie for biométhanisation projects in Quebec. This represents a strategic co-development investment in the biogas sector.
• EDF Solutions Électriquesplatinum annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerEDF Solutions Électriques is the Platinum-level annual partner of AQPER, providing visibility and co-marketing opportunities within the Quebec renewable energy sector.
• Boreagold annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerBorea, a wind energy construction company, is the Gold-level annual partner of AQPER, supporting the association's activities.
• Alliance de l'Est (AEE)silver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerAlliance de l'Est (AEE) is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER.
• Énergirsilver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerÉnergir (formerly Gaz Métro) is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER. Énergir is Quebec's natural gas distributor actively involved in renewable gas (biogaz) initiatives.
• Enviro Connexionssilver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerEnviro Connexions is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER, focused on environmental and organic waste solutions that support biométhanisation.
• Hydroméga (Firstlight Company)silver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerHydroméga, a Firstlight Company, is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER, involved in renewable energy development.
• Innergexsilver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerInnergex is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER. Innergex is a major independent renewable energy producer operating wind, solar, and hydroelectric projects.
• Invenergysilver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerInvenergy is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER. Invenergy is a US-based independent power producer developing wind, solar, and energy storage projects.
• Marmensilver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerMarmen is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER. Marmen is a Quebec-based company providing wind turbine installation and maintenance services.
• Nordexsilver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerNordex is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER. Nordex is a global wind turbine manufacturer with operations in Canada.
• Pattern Canadasilver annual partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPattern Canada (Pattern Energy) is a Silver-level annual partner of AQPER, operating wind energy projects in Canada.
• Vestassilver annual partner (industry leader)GTM or Marketing PartnerVestas is listed as an industry leader and Silver-level annual partner of AQPER. Vestas is a global wind turbine manufacturer.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Innergex Renewable Energy: Major independent renewable energy producer operating wind, solar, and hydro projects in Quebec. AQPER member/partner; an industry stakeholder representative of AQPER's core membership base rather than a direct peer.
• Énergir: Quebec natural gas distributor actively pivoting into renewable gas (biogaz) and hydrogen. AQPER partner; not a peer association but a comparable industry stakeholder that operates in overlapping renewable sub-sectors AQPER advocates for.

Direct peers

• Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA): National trade association representing wind, solar, and energy storage producers across Canada. Direct peer to AQPER: both are renewable-energy industry associations providing advocacy, policy representation, and member services; CanREA operates at the federal level while AQPER covers Quebec specifically.

Broad incumbents

• American Clean Power Association (ACP): Large US trade association representing wind, solar, storage, and transmission developers. Comparable to AQPER in mission (advocacy for independent renewable producers) but operates at much greater scale in a different regulatory environment.
• Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC): International trade association for the wind energy sector. Comparable to AQPER's wind advocacy component but operates globally; relevant as AQPER's partner Vestas and other manufacturers operate across GWEC's footprint.

Emerging players

• Biogas Association of Canada (BAC): Canadian association focused specifically on biogas and renewable natural gas. Comparable to AQPER as a sector advocacy body; competes for AQPER's biométhanisation-focused members.
• Canadian Hydrogen Association: National industry association for the hydrogen value chain in Canada. Comparable to AQPER as a renewable-energy sub-sector association providing advocacy and member services; overlaps with AQPER on hydrogen-related member representation.

Regional players

• Alliance de l'Est (AEE): Eastern Quebec regional economic development alliance. Listed as a Silver partner of AQPER; comparable as a Quebec regional industry/economic body that overlaps AQPER's territory and may overlap in advocacy for regional renewable development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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