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.
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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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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to remind those interested in the Net Metering Program to consult with QEC before purchasing renewable energy generation systems. Applications to install and connect renewable energy generation systems to QEC’s grid must be reviewed and approved by the corporation.
The Net Metering Program has specific parameters that applicants must meet. Applicants must:
IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 24, 2019) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has completed the
construction and testing of new power plants in Grise Fiord and Cape Dorset. The capital
projects were completed ahead of schedule and within budget.