Saint John Energy VP, Naveco Power CEO Named ‘Clean50’ Leaders
SAINT JOHN — Two New Brunswick business leaders have received national recognition for their work on green energy.
Ryan Mitchell, vice-president of Saint John Energy, and Amit Virmani, founder and CEO of Naveco Power in Fredericton, have been named one of Canada’s Clean50 leaders by Clean50 and Delta Management Group.
Mitchell was singled out for championing a growth strategy that includes a smart power grid enabled with advanced artificial intelligence and the Burchill Wind Project.
“I’m flattered to be among Canada’s Clean50 leaders, but this award really belongs to everyone at Saint John Energy working tirelessly to build on our organization’s incredible legacy and embrace a new energy future for our city and our customers,” Mitchell said in a news release.
The awards recognize 50 people or small teams across 16 different categories who have done the most to advance the cause of sustainability and clean capitalism in Canada.
Mitchell was recognized in the Traditional Energy & Generation category.
“We’re so proud of Ryan for receiving this prestigious recognition. It echoes all we know about him already — a leader with integrity, dedicated to doing what’s right for the future of his community,” said Ray Robinson, president and CEO of Saint John Energy.
Virmani was recognized in the Renewable Energy category.
Naveco is a New Brunswick-based renewable energy developer specializing in solar installation, wind power, and energy-efficient opportunities for businesses and communities.
“It has been a difficult year to be the CEO of a small business, there’s no doubt about that. Despite COVID-19, and a less than helpful policy framework for renewable energy in NB, Naveco Power has continued to grow, said Virmani in a release. “We look forward to helping NBPowersave $60-million in energy costs and creating over a hundred local jobs through our wind farm in northern New Brunswick.”
“We are also helping NB transition to a more sustainable economy and energy grid through our commercial and residential solar energy projects.”
More than 900 people were considered for the Clean50 program this year.
Brad Perry is the news director with 97.3 The Wave/Country 94, Huddle content partners.
With files from Huddle.