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.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Naujaat that there will be a planned community-wide power outage on Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 8:00am to 12:00pm, local time.
This power outage is required to safely perform maintenance operations that will improve overall reliability.
QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Media Contact:
Bibi Bilodeau
Communications Officer
Qulliq Energy Corporation
(867) 979-7520
bbilodeau@qec.nu.ca
Energy Purchase Agreement Signed Between Qulliq Energy Corporation and Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation for Nunavut’s First Community-Led, Inuit-Owned Renewable Energy Project
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Baker Lake that there will be planned power outages on Saturday, August 12 and Sunday, August 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (local time). The affected areas for each of the planned outages are highlighted in yellow on the maps below.
The outage on Saturday, August 12 is required to install new switches for improved overall reliability.
The outage on Sunday, August 13 is required to safely replace a broken pole.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cambridge Bay that there will be a planned power outage on Saturday, August 5th, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (local time). The affected areas are highlighted in yellow on the map below.
This power outage is required to install new switches to improve overall reliability.
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 inform the residents of Baker Lake that there will be planned power outages on Saturday, August 5th and Sunday, August 6th, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (local time).
The affected areas for each of the planned outages are highlighted in yellow on the maps below.
The outage on Saturday, August 5th is required to complete the pole relocation needed to accommodate new construction.
The outage on Sunday, August 6th is required to safely replace a broken pole.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Arctic Bay that QEC will be decommissioning the old power plant fuel system from July 21 to July 30, 2023. The affected area is highlighted on the map below.
The decommissioning of the old power plant fuel system requires the use of heavy equipment to move items from the existing site for disposal.
While proper health and safety measures will be imposed and monitored at the site, community members are asked to exercise caution around the area where decommissioning work is being done.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kugluktuk that there will be planned power outages on Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The affected areas are highlighted in yellow on the map below.
These outages are required for the safe installation of new switches at two locations and a midspan pole for the new airport terminal.
QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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