"It is better to have less thunder in the mouth and more lightning in the hand.” – Indigenous Quote
At En-Bess Ltd., we believe energy management drives a sustainable future. We're committed to clean energy solutions that empower communities and support Indigenous healing and prosperity. Connect with us to explore collaboration and investment opportunities that promote environmental stewardship and economic growth.
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Energy created by wind turbines, solar panels and hydro electricity can be stored and used at later times in cases of emergency or bad weather.
These storage batteries are:
- Crucial for stabilizing energy grids
- Enable renewable energy integration
- Reduce reliance on fossil fuels
- Ensure secure and sustainable power
- Align with all government mandates
- Support energy affordability
Indigenous Owned Initiative
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, EN-BESS is proudly Indigenous-owned and operated by the Enoch Cree Nation. With deep respect for nature and it's land, we are committed to advancing cutting-edge, renewable-powered energy storage solutions.
Grid Energy Testing and Training (GETTS) Innovation Centre
Development of an up to 10 MW micro-grid testing and innovation centre in the Edmonton area, we provide opportunities for local training, research and development in power innovation.
Enoch's En-BESS
Enoch Cree Nation’s Enoch Battery Energy Storage System (En-BESS) is an initiative in the ongoing commitment to economic sustainability and environmental responsibility. Investing in renewable energy and energy storage technology is not only preparing for a cleaner energy future but also creating long-term benefits for the community.
En-BESS will help address the call to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), specifically Call to Action #92, which calls on the corporate sector to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a framework for reconciliation.
En-BESS and TRC Call to Action #92
The TRC’s Call to Action #92 urges the corporate sector to apply UNDRIP principles, norms, and standards in their operations.
Meaningful Consultation and Respectful Relationships
En-BESS is being developed ensuring that all decisions are made with the free, prior, and informed consent of the community. This project embodies the core values of trust (mamisiwin) and care (nakatohke) for the community and the land.
Equitable Access to Jobs and Training
The En-BESS project will provide job training and educational opportunities for Enoch members, contributing to the Nation’s self-sufficiency and long-term prosperity. This initiative aligns with the TRC’s call for Indigenous peoples to have equitable access to education and training, empowering future generations to thrive in both traditional and modern economies.
Commitment to Cultural Preservation
As part of the development process, En-BESS respects Enoch's cultural heritage and ensures that projects are in harmony with the land. By integrating Enoch’s teachings and traditions into the energy sector, En-BESS stands as a model of how modern technologies can coexist with cultural preservation and environmental stewardship.
Community and Environmental Stewardship
Enoch values the land entrusted to them by the Creator. The En-BESS project ensures that renewable energy sources are harnessed responsibly, contributing to environmental sustainability for future generations while respecting the natural world in which the community resides.
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satoro
We've put together a team of diverse, heart-centred professionals with varied expertise and strengths.
Management & Advisory Team
Robert Morin
Dr. W.A. Sam Shaw
Robert Morin
CEO
(Interim)
Byron Bailey
Dr. W.A. Sam Shaw
Robert Morin
President
(Interim)
Dr. W.A. Sam Shaw
Dr. W.A. Sam Shaw
Emad El-Zein P.Eng.
Strategic Initiatives & Education
(Consultant)
Emad El-Zein P.Eng.
Emad El-Zein P.Eng.
Emad El-Zein P.Eng.
Engineering
(Consultant)
Michelle Goodkey
Emad El-Zein P.Eng.
Michelle Goodkey
Sustainability & Public Relations
(Consultant)
Leonard Olien
Emad El-Zein P.Eng.
Michelle Goodkey
Power Advisory LLC
(Advisor)
Ketan Lakhani
Ketan Lakhani
Ketan Lakhani
Power Advisory LLC
(Advisor)