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.

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’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.

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

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is accepting applications for the corporation’s annual Laura Ulluriaq Gauthier Scholarship. 

The application deadline for the annual $5000 scholarship has been extended to August 31, 2020, due to challenges surrounding COVID-19.

Nunavummiut students enrolled in a post-secondary education program for the September 2020 semester are eligible to apply. The successful candidate will be chosen based on a strong academic record and outstanding community involvement.

IQALUIT, Nunavut (May 26, 2020) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) announced today that Cabinet has approved the appointments of Sheena Akoomalik, Okalik Eegeesiak, and Marvin Dion to the corporation’s Board of Directors. Nicole Jauvin has been reappointed to the board by Cabinet for another three-year term.