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Kugluktuk residents to benefit from a cleaner, more energy efficient power plant

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Iqaluit, Nunavut, August 19, 2019— Investing in local green infrastructure projects that support energy security, help the economy grow and improve the quality of life for those living and working in the North.

Today the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, Minister of Rural Economic Development; Bruno Pereira, President and CEO of the Qulliq Energy Corporation; and his Worship Ryan Nivingalok, Mayor of Kugluktuk, announced joint funding for Nunavut’s first hybrid solar/diesel power plant in Kugluktuk.

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Manager, Regulatory Reporting

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Production Supervisor - Kivalliq Region

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Qulliq Energy Corporation

Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut.  Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut.   In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory’s communities. 

Planned Power Outage in Baker Lake

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Baker Lake that there will be a planned power outage in the community on Monday, August 19, from 8 :00 a.m. to noon. Affected area is highlighted on the map below.

This outage is required to replace a broken power pole that was damaged during the winter months.   

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

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Catherine Whittaker

Acting Manager, Corporate Communications

Qulliq Energy Corporation Announces Board Changes

Submitted by sarsenault2 on

IQALUIT, Nunavut (August 15, 2019) – Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) announced today that Cabinet has approved the appointments of Andrew Nakashuk, Keith Peterson, and Martha Lenio to the corporation’s Board of Directors. Additionally, Cabinet has approved the appointments of Simeonie Akpalialuk as chairperson and Keith Peterson as vice-chairperson of the board. The chairperson and vice-chairperson appointments are in effect until May 2020 and director appointments are for three-year terms.   

Planned Power Outage in Iqaluit

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) would like to inform the residents of Iqaluit and Apex that there will be a planned power outage on Thursday, August 15 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The affected area will be from the French middle school to Apex and is highlighted in yellow on the map below.

This outage is required to make urgent repairs to the power distribution system.

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

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Catherine Whittaker

Manager – Electrical Generation

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Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is entrusted to provide safe, reliable power to all customers in Nunavut.  Owned by the Government of Nunavut and operated as an arms-length territorial corporation, QEC is the sole provider of electricity and district heating in Nunavut.   In comparison to other utilities in Canada, QEC faces unique challenges as it operates 25 stand-alone diesel power generation facilities and distribution systems located in each of the territory’s communities. 

QEC-19-038 Manager – Electrical Generation

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