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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is proud to announce the inaugural Noah Paniyuk Memorial Scholarships for Trades Excellence. This year two $5,000 scholarships have been awarded to Brady Tucktoo and Bailey Green, two talented Nunavut students both from Rankin Inlet who are committed to building successful careers in the skilled trades.
Each year, Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) awards two $5,000 scholarships to two exceptional Nunavut students enrolled in post-secondary education programs in Canada.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) invites Seniors and Elders to take part in the first
phase of the Ikajuuti LED Program on November 6 and 7, 2025, in Iqaluit.
The Ikajuuti LED Program is a multi-phase, community-driven initiative that supports
Nunavut’s Seniors and Elders (aged 55+) by strengthening connections and sharing
knowledge about energy use, conservation, renewable energy, and infrastructure
growth across the territory.

Memorandum of Understanding Signed Between Qulliq Energy Corporation and Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation for Developing a Commercial Framework

The Iqaluit Nukkiksautiit Project (INP) achieved an important milestone on August 29th, 2025, with the signing of an MOU between its owner, Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (NNC), and the territorial electricity utility, Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC).

QEC’s Standby Power Rate Application

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has submitted an application requesting the approval
to create a new standby power rate. The application has been submitted to the Minister responsible for QEC and will be reviewed with input from the territory's Utility Rates Review Council (URRC).

The proposed rate is solely charged to commercial customers who opt to generate
their own electricity but rely on QEC to be on standby for backup power when their
self-generation system is not operating.

Yesterday, Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) was made aware that Nunavut’s Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) charged QEC under the Safety Act in relation to a tragic incident that took place in Naujaat on July 5, 2024 which resulted in the death of a QEC electrician. 

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.