Pioneering Agreement with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. for Wildfire Resiliency Solutions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 16, 2025
Strategic Natural Resource Group and FireSwarm Solutions Form Pioneering Agreement with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. for Wildfire Resiliency Solutions
[Squamish, B.C./Prince George B.C.] - Strategic Natural Resource Group (Strategic) and FireSwarm Solutions Inc. (FireSwarm) are pleased to announce an innovative partnership agreement with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (Innergex), a recognized leader in the renewable energy sector.
With a total capital investment exceeding $4.6 billion in British Columbia across 22 operating facilities and 3 in construction, Innergex has long prioritized wildfire prevention and suppression in the regions where it operates. As climate change intensifies and wildfire seasons grow increasingly severe, Innergex is committed to finding new solutions to protect critical infrastructure and safeguard local communities. “We are committed to the safety of our neighbours and protection of our assets,” said Colleen Giroux-Schmidt, Senior Vice President - Development Western Canada and Federal Government Affairs, Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. “With this new partnership, we are enhancing our already comprehensive wildfire prevention and mitigation plans by incorporating additional wildfire resiliency and crew response capability. We will be exploring and testing these solutions, and we intend to expand their implementation to various sites, projects and communities.”
“Innergex's climate leadership makes them the partner of choice for integrating FireSwarm's technological advancement in wildfire response into a community-based effort aimed at protecting valuable assets at a regional scale,” said FireSwarm CEO Alex Deslauriers.
“As the largest Indigenous majority owned natural resource consulting group in B.C., Strategic is proud to continue partnering with a company like Innergex who has developed and maintained meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities in B.C. for decades”, said Domenico Iannidinardo, CEO of Strategic Natural Resource Group. “Their commitment to wildfire resiliency solutions demonstrates their commitment in protecting their assets but most importantly in being a responsible developer and good neighbour.”
Together, the partners are setting a new standard for collaboration in wildfire prevention and community safety across B.C.
BACKGROUND:
About Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.
For 35 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. As an independent renewable power producer which develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities, Innergex is convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. Innergex conducts operations in Canada, the United States, France and Chile and manages a large portfolio of high-quality assets currently consisting of interests in 91 operating facilities with an aggregate net installed capacity of 3,737 MW (gross 4,693 MW), including 42 hydroelectric facilities, 36 wind facilities, 10 solar facilities and 3 battery energy storage facilities. Innergex also has 40 longstanding partnerships with Indigenous Nations across Canada, including 26 in British Columbia. Its approach to building shareholder value is to generate sustainable cash flows and provide an attractive risk adjusted return on invested capital. Visit Innergex.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
About Strategic Natural Resource Group:
As the largest Indigenous-owned natural resource management and consultancy firm in Western Canada, Strategic Natural Resource Group (Strategic) provides technical expertise and project management services to clients that prioritize respect for culture and the environment. In addition to emergency response, Strategic’s service areas cover a wide range of sectors, including forestry, mining & exploration, energy & utilities, transportation & infrastructure, and strategic advisory. Visit SNRgroup.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
About FireSwarm Solutions:
FireSwarm Solutions Inc. is a wildfire technology startup comprised of multidisciplinary experts, developing comprehensive, turn-key wildfire management solutions and services. By leveraging advanced autonomous ultra heavy-lift, long-endurance Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) and drone technology, along with the development of patent-pending AI and machine learning algorithms and fire mission kits, the company is committed to enhancing the rapid detection, assessment, and response to wildfires, ensuring the safety of people, property and the planet. Visit FireSwarmSolutions.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
