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Planned Power Outage in Iqaluit

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be planned power outages on Saturday, July 4. The first power outage (highlighted in yellow on the first map) will take place from 6 to 6:30 a.m. and the second power outage (highlighted in orange on the second map) will take place from 6:30 to 10 a.m.  

These power outages are required to accommodate new construction on the lower plateau.

 

QEC apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Media Contact:

Renee Boucher

Public feedback on new QEC program

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is encouraging the public to provide feedback on the pricing structure of the corporation’s proposed Commercial and Institutional Power Producer (CIPP) Program. The CIPP program is being developed to allow existing commercial and institutional customers to generate renewable energy on their premises and sell all generated energy to QEC.

Planned Power Outage in Resolute Bay

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Resolute Bay that there will be a planned power outage on Sunday, June 21 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. The affected area is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to perform upgrades and maintenance to the distribution system.

QEC 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

rboucher@qec.nu.ca

QEC’s upgrades and maintenance season begins

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

During warmer weather conditions, QEC makes repairs to damaged power lines and poles, and performs upgrades and maintenance to power plants. This work is required to ensure that customers have a safe and reliable power supply all year long.

QEC staff will communicate with hamlet officials prior to planned power outages. Customers will also be informed in advance through radio, social media, and email.

Qulliq Energy Corporation and City of Iqaluit sign new district heating agreement

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IQALUIT, Nunavut (June 15, 2020) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) and the City of Iqaluit have signed a new district heating agreement. On April 6, 2020, Iqaluit’s City Council voted unanimously to enter into a new agreement to connect the Aquatic Centre, Water Treatment Plant, Water Booster Station and Water Reheat Station for a 20-year term. 

QEC Customer Care offices re-open June 15

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QEC’s Customer Care offices will re-open on Monday, June 15 for regular business hours (8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. local time). Customer Care offices are located in Rankin Inlet, Baker Lake, Iqaluit and Cambridge Bay.

Following the direction of the Chief Public Health Officer, there will be a limited number of people allowed in Customer Care areas at one-time. All customers are asked to respect the restrictions and remain two meters (six feet) apart. The first hour of operations will be designated for elders and other vulnerable groups.

Planned Power Outage in Iqaluit

Submitted by sarsenault2 on

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be a planned power outage on Saturday, June 13 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. The affected areas are highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This power outage is required to safely remove previously installed equipment needed to accommodate local construction sites.

QEC 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