Hydro-Québec Distribution gives Innoventé the green light for the commercial operation of its plant in Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage

QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 30, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Innovente inc. (TSXV: IGE) ("Innoventé" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce the commercial operation of its first plant in Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage. Delivery of electricity to Hydro-Québec Distribution began according to the terms of the contract after the Corporation successfully completed all compliance tests and trials. Innoventé thus officially reaches the status of renewable energy producer.

"This commercial operation marks the fulfillment of years of efforts aimed at bringing a green and economically viable solution for the production of electricity from organic residues. It also enables the Corporation to start generating substantial revenue immediately. The Saint-Patrice plant is becoming Innoventé's showcase, a model that has already begun to multiply, with projects announced in Trois-Rivières and Matane," said Richard Painchaud, President of Innoventé.

The power purchase agreement with Hydro-Québec Distribution is for a period of 25 years, effective in September 2013, and provides for the production of 4.6 MW of electricity at a price of 12 cents/kWh (2009$), indexed at 2.13%/year.

About Innoventé

Based in Québec City, Innoventé produces renewable energy and provides communities with a green and sustainable solution for the management of organic residues through its technology patented in Canada and the United States. Innoventé's shares are listed on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol IGE (TSXV: IGE). www.innovente.ca

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SOURCE: Innoventé Inc.

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