IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 9, 2019) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has submitted a major project permit application to the Honourable Jeannie Ehaloak, Minister responsible for QEC, requesting approval to build a new head office in Baker Lake.
If the application is approved, construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2020 and is expected to be completed by fall 2021. The proposed project is estimated to cost $13 million.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Cape Dorset that there will be planned intermittent power outages from Thursday, January 3, to Sunday, January 20. The duration of the power outages may vary from five minutes to two hours and will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
These power outages are required to perform upgrades to the distribution system and improve reliability.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cape Dorset that the construction and testing phase of the new power plant will be extended until December 21.
While the corporation will take all measures to avoid any interruption to the community’s power supply, short power outages may occur while the new power plant is connected and tested. Customers will be informed in advance of planned power outages through hamlet officials, local radio and QEC’s social media channels.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (December 5, 2018) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied to charge customers a fuel rider of 1.25 cents per kilowatt-hour for the period of November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019. The application was submitted to the Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cape Dorset that there will be upcoming planned power outages in the community. These power outages are required to complete the final stages of construction and testing of the new power plant.
While the corporation will take all measures to avoid any interruption to the community’s power supply, short power outages may occur while the new power plant is connected and tested. Customers will be informed in advance of planned power outages through hamlet officials, local radio and QEC’s social media channels.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there is a planned power outage scheduled for a section of the community on Sunday, November 25 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. The affected area is highlighted on the map below.
This power outage is required to relocate a section of power lines to accommodate upcoming construction at the Baffin Correctional Centre.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kugaaruk that there will be planned power outages in the community on Saturday, November 24 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (affected area highlighted in yellow on the map below) and on Sunday, November 25 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. (affected area highlighted in orange on the map below).
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kugluktuk that there will be a planned community-wide power outage on Sunday, November 18 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
This outage is required to perform repairs and maintenance to the distribution system to improve reliability.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Media Contact:
Renee Boucher
Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
Qulliq Energy Corporation
(867) 979-7524
rboucher@qec.nu.ca
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 community on Sunday, November 18 from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.
This power outage is required to connect a new day care facility to the distribution system.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Grise Fiord that there will be upcoming planned power outages in the community. These power outages are required to complete the final stages of construction and testing of the new power plant.
Due to uncertain effects of weather conditions on travel arrangements, a power outage schedule is not available at this time. Customers will be informed in advance of planned power outages through hamlet officials, local radio and QEC’s social media channels.