The Utility Rates Review Council (URRC) has authorized Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) to implement interim electricity rates, effective April 1, 2025.
QEC submitted a General Rate Application (GRA) to the Minister responsible on November 29, 2024, requesting rate increases to meet the utility’s revenue needs for the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
QEC is currently accepting applications for the QEC Board of Directors. The corporation is looking for dedicated members wtih the vision, passion, and leadership skills to makes a positive contribution.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has submitted a General Rate Application (GRA) requesting changes to electricity rates, effective April 1, 2025. Submitted to the Minister responsible for QEC, this application will be reviewed with input from the territory's Utility Rates Review Council (URRC).
The proposal seeks rate increases to meet QEC’s revenue requirement for 2025–2026. Due to differences in customer classifications and subsidy programs available to Nunavummiut, the impact on individual electricity bills will vary. Key elements of the application include:
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the public that the Customer Care office in Iqaluit will be temporarily closed from November 26th to December 2nd, 2024, due to staff rotation.
Customer service can be reached through the Customer Care line in Baker Lake: 867-793-4200 or our toll-free number 1-866-710-4200 and by email: customercare@qec.nu.ca.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform customers that the ongoing Canada Post strike may cause delays in the delivery of monthly electricity bills. To ensure customers receive their billing information on time and avoid inconvenience, QEC encourages the following actions:
IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 19, 2024)—Qulliq Energy Corporation is moving forward with its commitment to strengthen and modernize energy infrastructure in the territory by awarding construction contracts for power plant replacement projects to ADCO Power for Cambridge Bay and Pilitak Enterprises for Gjoa Haven and Igloolik. The progression of these projects marks an essential step in ensuring a reliable power supply for our communities, incorporating advanced technologies to improve safety, and supporting the integration of renewable energy sources in the future.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (October 18, 2024) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied for a fuel rider of 1.35 cents/kWh from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The application was submitted to Mr. John Main, the Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council (URRC).
“It is comforting to see the fuel rider that was in effect up to September 30 has dropped from 3.70 cents/kWh 2024 to 1.35 cents/kWh,” said Minister Main. “As winter approaches, this reduction will give some relief to QEC customers.”
September 24, Rankin Inlet, NU – Nukik Corporation and Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) where the companies will work together to advance the planning and deployment of reliable, green energy solutions for the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. This agreement represents an important way local leaders are coming together to build a stronger future for the Kivalliq region.
IQALUIT, Nunavut (April 3, 2024) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied for a fuel rider of 3.70 cents per kilowatt hour for the period of April 1 to September 30, 2024. The application was submitted to the Honourable John Main, Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council.
“The requested fuel rider is related to the increase in territorial fuel prices announced in January,” said Mr. Main.
Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to advise residents of Rankin Inlet to conserve power for the next two weeks. Emergency repairs are being made to the generator engines and we are asking for the community’s assistance to ensure a reliable power supply during this period.
Effective energy conservation includes lowering thermostats to 20 degrees C and only using high-energy appliances (stoves, ovens, washers and dryers) after 7p.m.
QEC thanks residents for their understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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