Jean C. Pellerin graduated from the University of Ottawa with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. He has over 36 years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and development of renewable energies, with a focus in hydro generation. During his career with Brookfield Renewable Energy, he was Director of areas such as Technical Services, Asset Optimization, and Engineering Development, and contributed to the company’s growth through acquisitions and greenfield developments. He currently provides technical and strategic advice to several engineering firms.

Steve Wenke is a utility professional with over 40 years of experience in generation strategy, planning, and operations. He recently retired as senior manager of generation strategy and planning at Avista, where he led initiatives across asset management, plant development, upgrades, and dam safety. Steve’s experience spans generation design, major capital projects, NERC compliance, and corporate initiatives including mergers, labor negotiations, and product development. He also led the development of a corporate human performance safety strategy and supported distributed energy resource initiatives. He has been active in industry leadership and advisory roles, including service with NERC committees, the DHS Dam Sector Coordinating Council, and the National Hydropower Association. He currently serves as President of the Hydropower Foundation.