# Marc-André Forget

> Marc-André Forget is the Montreal-based co-founder and CEO of dcbel, which develops integrated home energy systems. A professional engineer with a law degree and a background in utility technology and consulting, he co-founded the company in 2015 with Dan Fletcher and Ron Denom. His work centres on coordinating solar generation, batteries, compatible electric vehicles and grid connections so households can exercise more control over their energy.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at dcbel
- **Organizations:** dcbel, Valleyfield International Regatta, Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
- **Nationality:** Canadian
- **Education:** École Polytechnique de Montréal, Law degree
- **Known for:** Co-founded dcbel in 2015., Developed utility technology and advised energy companies before founding dcbel., Associated with the EPS-M electrical asset-management technology.

## Career timeline

- **1993–2007** — Volunteered in public and media communications for the Valleyfield International Regatta.
- **2002** — His public professional profile dates the EPS-M electrical asset-management project to 2002 and identifies him as its founder, product director and lead analyst.
- **2015** — Co-founded dcbel in Montreal with Dan Fletcher and Ron Denom.
- **2019** — dcbel produced its first fully working Ara prototype.
- **2023** — Volvo Cars invested in dcbel.
- **2025** — Canada Growth Fund announced US$40 million within a dcbel round of up to US$55 million; dcbel launched Capacity and announced Volvo and Polestar bidirectional-charging partnerships.
- **2026** — dcbel entered Quebec in April and announced the Texas launch of Ara Core in September.

## Achievements

- Co-founded dcbel in 2015.
- Developed utility technology and advised energy companies before founding dcbel.
- Associated with the EPS-M electrical asset-management technology.
- Listed as a co-inventor of US10759287B2, Electric vehicle battery charger.
- Has spoken at international energy events including the World Energy Congress, OECD and ENTSO-E.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — dcbel announced Ara Core’s Texas launch and its installation at the Southern Living Idea House in Fredericksburg on September 18.
- **2026-04** — dcbel entered the Quebec home energy market; Forget discussed electrification, local installers and coordination with Hydro-Québec.
- **2026-04** — Appeared on Ça tient la route on April 23 to discuss Ara and bidirectional charging.
- **2025-11** — dcbel announced bidirectional-charging partnerships involving Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3.
- **2025-09** — dcbel announced investment from funds managed by Fidelity Investments Canada and plans for a UPS-linked Louisville logistics centre.

## Links

- Website: https://www.dcbel.energy/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mafing/

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Last updated: 2026-10-20