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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kugluktuk that there will be planned power outages on Saturday, June 12 (Map A), and Sunday, June 13 (Map B), from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. The affected areas are highlighted in yellow. The areas in green will not be affected.

These outages are required to complete upgrades to the distribution system to improve reliability.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kinngait that the corporation will be decommissioning the old power plant from June 10 to July 22, 2021. The affected area is marked in red on the map below.

Decommissioning the old power plant requires the use of heavy equipment to move items for disposal. While safety will be monitored on site, community members are asked to exercise caution around the area where decommissioning work is being completed.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kugluktuk that there will be a planned community-wide power outage on Sunday, June 6, from 6 a.m. to noon.

This outage is required to complete upgrades to the distribution system to improve reliability.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

(867) 979-7524

QEC’s Customer Care office in Iqaluit will re-open on Monday, June 7, for regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time).

There will be a limited number of people allowed in the Customer Care area at a time. All customers are asked to respect public health measures by wearing a mask and remaining at least two meters (six feet) apart. The first hour of operations will be designated for elders and other vulnerable groups.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Kimmirut that there will be a planned power outage on Sunday, May 23, from 8 to 10 a.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to safely connect a new residential building to the distribution system.

QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) wants to remind Nunavummiut that Customer Care supports are available to help customers during the COVID-19 pandemic response.

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

The application deadline for the annual $5000 scholarship is June 30, 2021.

Nunavummiut students enrolled in a post-secondary education program for the September 2021 semester are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will be chosen based on a strong academic record and outstanding community involvement.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform Nunavummiut that QEC’s upgrades and maintenance season has begun.

During warmer weather conditions, QEC completes repairs, upgrades, and maintenance to power plants and power line systems. This work is required to ensure that customers have a safe and reliable power supply all year long. Customers will be informed of planned power outages in advance through radio, social media, and email distribution.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Gjoa Haven that there will be a planned power outage in the community on Monday, May 3 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to perform repairs and maintenance to improve reliability in the distribution system.

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

Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied to refund customers a fuel rider of 1.29 cents per kilowatt hour for the period of April 1 to September 30, 2021. A fuel rider is an additional charge or refund on customer bills that is intended to reflect the difference between the fuel prices reflected in the electricity rates and the actual cost of fuel paid by QEC.