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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform customers that the ongoing Canada Post strike may cause delays in the delivery of monthly electricity bills. To ensure customers receive their billing information on time and avoid inconvenience, QEC encourages the following actions:

IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 19, 2024)—Qulliq Energy Corporation is moving forward with its commitment to strengthen and modernize energy infrastructure in the territory by awarding construction contracts for power plant replacement projects to ADCO Power for Cambridge Bay and Pilitak Enterprises for Gjoa Haven and Igloolik. The progression of these projects marks an essential step in ensuring a reliable power supply for our communities, incorporating advanced technologies to improve safety, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources in the future.

IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 18, 2024) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied for a fuel rider of 1.35 cents/kWh from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The application was submitted to Mr. John Main, the Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council (URRC).

“It is comforting to see the fuel rider that was in effect up to September 30 has dropped from 3.70 cents/kWh 2024 to 1.35 cents/kWh,” said Minister Main. “As winter approaches, this reduction will give some relief to QEC customers.”

September 24, Rankin Inlet, NU – Nukik Corporation and Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) where the companies will work together to advance the planning and deployment of reliable, green energy solutions for the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. This agreement represents an important way local leaders are coming together to build a stronger future for the Kivalliq region.

IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 3, 2024) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied for a fuel rider of 3.70 cents per kilowatt hour for the period of April 1 to September 30, 2024. The application was submitted to the Honourable John Main, Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council.

“The requested fuel rider is related to the increase in territorial fuel prices announced in January,” said Mr. Main.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to advise residents of Rankin Inlet to conserve power for the next two weeks. Emergency repairs are being made to the generator engines and we are asking for the community’s assistance to ensure a reliable power supply during this period.

Effective energy conservation includes lowering thermostats to 20 degrees C and only using high-energy appliances (stoves, ovens, washers and dryers) after 7p.m.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to advise the residents of Iqaluit that a large generator is required to be transported from the Iqaluit Deep Sea Port to the QEC Power Plant.

The safe transport of the generator is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, from 9:00pm to Thursday October 26, 6:00am, local time.

This mobilization will impede traffic in the highlighted areas of the road map below. Vehicles may need to use an alternative route during this time.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

With local elections underway, Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to remind Nunavummiut to avoid attaching posters or notices to power poles. Posters on power poles impedes climbing space, and the staples or tacks that are left on the pole are a safety concern for technical crews.

QEC also asks Nunavummiut continue to exercise caution around power poles throughout the winter season. Please remember the following to avoid unplanned power outages, severe injury, or death:

IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 20, 2023) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied for an adjustment to the 2022-23 GRA base energy rates to incorporate higher fuel prices. The application was submitted to the Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council.

“This requested adjustment is related to the continuous increases in territorial fuel prices since the last QEC general Rate application,” said Joelie Kaernerk, Minister responsible for QEC.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be two planned power outages on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

The first outage is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m and will affect customers in the Plateau, Sivumugiaq Street (Federal Road), Four Corners, Airport, North 40 and West 40 areas, as highlighted in yellow on Map 1 below.

The second outage is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and will affect customers in the Baffin Correctional Centre, Airport and Softball Diamond area, as highlighted in yellow on Map 2 below.