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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit that there will be a planned power outage in a section of the city on Sunday, March 24, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. The affected area, along Federal Road near the airport, is outlined in yellow on the map below.

This outage is required to relocate a portion of the power line in the distribution system.

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

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Catherine Whittaker

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) invites the residents of Cape Dorset to celebrate the community’s new power plant on Thursday March 14 beginning at 4 p.m. QEC completed the construction of the new power plant in December and would like to thank the community for their continued support.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at the new power plant at 4:00 p.m. There will be a photo opportunity for those attending. A ceremony and community feast will follow at Sam Pudlat School from 5 to 7 p.m.

All are welcome to attend.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is requesting input from Nunavut residents on the development of the Corporation’s upcoming Independent Power Producer program.

Further details on the program can be found online at www.qec.nu.ca/customer-care/independent-power-producer-program.

To submit comments or ask questions about QEC’s Independent Power Producer initiative, please contact the Corporation by March 31, 2019, at:

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is accepting applications from Nunavut residents interested joining the QEC Board of Directors. Successful candidates will be appointed for a three-year term.

Qulliq Energy Corporation is a territorial corporation owned by the Government of Nunavut. As the sole generator and distributor of electricity across the territory, QEC is committed to supplying safe, reliable and affordable energy.

Applicants must submit email a cover letter and resume to Shelly McLeod at smcleod@qec.nu.ca by February 22, 2019.

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to remind those interested in the Net Metering Program to consult with QEC before purchasing renewable energy generation systems. Applications to install and connect renewable energy generation systems to QEC’s grid must be reviewed and approved by the corporation.

The Net Metering Program has specific parameters that applicants must meet. Applicants must:

IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 24, 2019) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has completed the
construction and testing of new power plants in Grise Fiord and Cape Dorset. The capital
projects were completed ahead of schedule and within budget.

IQALUIT, Nunavut (January 9, 2019) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has submitted a major project permit application to the Honourable Jeannie Ehaloak, Minister responsible for QEC, requesting approval to build a new head office in Baker Lake.

If the application is approved, construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2020 and is expected to be completed by fall 2021. The proposed project is estimated to cost $13 million.

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the community of Cape Dorset that there will be planned intermittent power outages from Thursday, January 3, to Sunday, January 20. The duration of the power outages may vary from five minutes to two hours and will occur between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

These power outages are required to perform upgrades to the distribution system and improve reliability.

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

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Cape Dorset that the construction and testing phase of the new power plant will be extended until December 21.

While the corporation will take all measures to avoid any interruption to the community’s power supply, short power outages may occur while the new power plant is connected and tested. Customers will be informed in advance of planned power outages through hamlet officials, local radio and QEC’s social media channels.

IQALUIT, Nunavut (December 5, 2018) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) has applied to charge customers a fuel rider of 1.25 cents per kilowatt-hour for the period of November 1, 2018, to March 31, 2019. The application was submitted to the Minister responsible for QEC, who will seek recommendations from the territory’s Utility Rates Review Council.