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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to remind Nunavummiut to stay safe by avoiding power plants and broken or fallen power lines. Contact with power plants and broken power lines can be dangerous and may cause serious injury or death.

To report a power related emergency, call QEC’s 24-hour emergency number at

1-867-222-3807.

QEC would like to thank Nunavummiut for their continued cooperation in keeping children away from power plants and power lines.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation is accepting applications for the corporation’s annual Laura Ulluriaq Gauthier Scholarship.

Nunavummiut students enrolled in a post-secondary education program for the September 2019 semester are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will be chosen based on a strong academic record and outstanding community involvement.

Applications for the $5000 scholarship will be accepted until June 30, 2019.

The Honourable Jeannie Ehaloak, Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC), has granted permission for QEC to proceed with the construction of a new head office in Baker Lake. The Corporation’s business activities are served out of the head office located in Baker Lake and the corporate office in Iqaluit.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform customers that there is a minor error on electricity bills for the billing period of March 1 to 31, 2019.

The commercial or residential rates listed on the bill reflect the upcoming rate changes for April 1, 2019. The actual total energy charge at the bottom of the monthly bill was calculated using the correct rates.

QEC apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause at this time. For more information on QEC’s customer rates, please visit www.qec.nu.ca.

Join Nunavummiut in celebrating Earth Day by being Energy Wise on Monday, April 22. Every little thing you do to save energy adds up to make a big difference!

Three easy ways to save energy:

• Turn the thermostat down
• Close the window
• Put a sweater on

For more information on saving energy, cutting costs and helping the environment in Nunavut, join Energy Wise on Facebook at “Energy Wise Nunavut” and on Twitter @EnergyWiseNU.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 16, 2019) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to remind customers that the second phase of the rate increase approved by the Minister responsible for QEC has come into effect on April 1, 2019. 

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be a planned power outage in a section of the city on Sunday, March 24, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The affected area, along Federal Road near the airport, is outlined in yellow on the map below.

This outage is required to relocate a portion of the power line in the distribution system.

QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for the inconvenience this may cause during this time.

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Media Contact:

Catherine Whittaker

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) invites the residents of Cape Dorset to celebrate the community’s new power plant on Thursday March 14 beginning at 4 p.m. QEC completed the construction of the new power plant in December and would like to thank the community for their continued support.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the new power plant at 4:00 p.m. There will be a photo opportunity for those attending. A ceremony and community feast will follow at Sam Pudlat School from 5 to 7 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is requesting input from Nunavut residents on the development of the Corporation’s upcoming Independent Power Producer program.

Further details on the program can be found online at www.qec.nu.ca/customer-care/independent-power-producer-program.

To submit comments or ask questions about QEC’s Independent Power Producer initiative, please contact the Corporation by March 31, 2019, at:

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is accepting applications from Nunavut residents interested joining the QEC Board of Directors. Successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term.

Qulliq Energy Corporation is a territorial corporation owned by the Government of Nunavut. As the sole generator and distributor of electricity across the territory, QEC is committed to supplying safe, reliable and affordable energy.

Applicants must submit email a cover letter and resume to Shelly McLeod at smcleod@qec.nu.ca by February 22, 2019.

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