Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kimmirut that QEC will be performing upgrades to the power plant system from Wednesday, Februrary 22 to Friday, February 24, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
While QEC will take all measures to avoid any interruption to the community’s power supply, short power outages may occur during the upgrades.
QEC would like to thank the community in advance for their understanding.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to apologize to the residents of Kimmirut for the recent unplanned outages in the community.
Brief power outages occurred last week as a result of an unexpected electrical issue during the testing of a new generator set. Upgrades to the power plant system are expected to be completed by the end of February.
If a planned outage is required to complete the upgrades, QEC will inform residents in advance through radio, social media, and email.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is lifting the request for residents to conserve power in Rankin Inlet.
QEC’s maintenance crew has completed the repair and testing of the largest generator set in Rankin Inlet. Four of five generator sets are now operation to meet the community’s electricity demand. Residents of the community are no longer required to save energy to prevent the need for rotating power outages.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their cooperation and understanding during the power conservation request.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is requesting residents in Rankin Inlet to continue
to conserve power to prevent the need for rotating power outages.
QEC now has three of five generator sets in operation. All three engines will be
needed to meet the community’s electricity demand while the maintenance crew
works towards repairing the other generator sets.
QEC will provide further updates through social media and the local radio station.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their cooperation and understanding.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is seeking new board members for a three-year term beginning January 7, 2017.
QEC is a territorial corporation wholly owned by the Government of Nunavut.
Nunavummiut with experience in professional engineering, finance, and human resources are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are requested to email a cover letter and resume to Alexandra Garrett at agarrett@qec.nu.ca by December 30, 2016.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is warning Nunavummiut of a telephone scam that has targeted QEC customers. Callers claiming to be QEC representatives are demanding immediate payment from customers to avoid disconnection of their electricity supply.
If an account is overdue, QEC representatives will attempt to reach its customers by telephone and will follow-up with a written notice. Should customers receive a suspicious call, please hang up and contact QEC’s Customer Care division at 1-866-710-4200. A representative will confirm whether the phone call is valid or not.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 21, 2016) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied to the Minister responsible for QEC for a third Fuel Stabilization Rate (FSR) refund rider of 5.26 cents per kilowatt hour.
“This is the third consecutive fuel rider refund that QEC has requested since November 2015, and I look forward to consulting with the Utility Rates Review Council regarding QEC’s application,” said the Honourable Johnny Mike, Minister responsible for QEC.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform its customers that QEC will be conducting a customer survey by telephone from October 17, 2016 to November 5, 2016. The survey should take between five to ten minutes to complete.
Customers are encouraged to provide their input to survey representatives since the feedback received will be used to help QEC improve its services for all customers.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (June 24, 2016) – Premier Peter Taptuna today announced changes to the Government of Nunavut senior management team, and appointed a president to serve Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC).
“With the re-alignment of executive council, key changes to our government’s senior management will continue effective and well implemented leadership of Sivumut Abluqta,” said Premier Taptuna. “These appointments support the knowledge and abilities of our public service leaders, and I’m pleased to reposition those strengths within our departments.”
IQALUIT, Nunavut (June 24, 2016) – Honourable George Hickes, Minister responsible for Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) today announced the resignation of chairperson Julie- Anne Miller from QEC’s Board of Directors effective June 20, 2016.