Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has completed the construction and testing of the new Qikiqtarjuaq power plant. The new power plant is the second major project recently completed by QEC. In November 2016, QEC announced the operation of a new power plant for the community of Taloyoak.
QEC is requesting input from Nunavut residents on the development of the upcoming Independent Power Producer (IPP) program.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 3, 2017) –Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) officials joined local dignitaries and community members today to celebrate the successful commissioning of the new Pangnirtung power plant. The original power plant, which was built in 1971, was destroyed by fire in April 2015.
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IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 22, 2017) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is pleased to announce that it will be replacing all conventional streetlights in Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Cambridge Bay and Kugluktuk with energy efficient LED (Light Emitting Diode) streetlights before the end of 2017.
The decision to switch to LED lighting is the result of a pilot project conducted in 2015 that measured the performance of several energy efficient streetlight options.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Pangnirtung that there will be power outages planned for the following days:
Friday, March 24 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, March 25 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 26 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The outages are required to test the new power plant.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Gjoa Haven that there will be a planned power outage in a section of the community on Wednesday, March 22 from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. The affected area is highlighted on the map below.
This outage is required to perform maintenance of the power plant system.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.
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IQALUIT, Nunavut (March 14, 2017) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has completed the construction and testing of the new Qikiqtarjuaq power plant. The new power plant is the second major project recently completed by QEC. In November 2016, QEC announced the operation of a new power plant for the community of Taloyoak.
“I’m very pleased to announce the success of both QEC’s capital projects. This critical infrastructure is key to the continued economic development of Qikiqtarjuaq and Nunavut,” said the Honourable Johnny Mike, Minister responsible for QEC.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Baker Lake that there will be a planned power outage on Thursday, March 16 from midnight to 2 a.m.
The outage is required to prepare for upcoming upgrades to the power plant system.
QEC would like to thank the residents for their understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause during this time.