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Premier Akeeagok announces appointment of new QEC president & CEO
Iqaluit, Nunavut (May 17, 2024) – Premier P.J. Akeeagok today announced the appointment of a new president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC), effective Tuesday, May 21. Ernest Douglas joins QEC after 14 years as a leader with Eastward Energy in Nova Scotia, including six with parent company TriSummit Utilities, […]
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Momentum builds for Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link with mention in Budget 2024
The Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link (KHFL) was mentioned in Federal Budget 2024, marking the third time the project has been recognized in the Federal budget. This highlights the critical role the KHFL will play in bringing clean electricity and fibre optic internet to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. The KFHL was the only Northern energy project […]
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Be Energy Wise for a sustainable future
April 12, 2024 The Climate Change Secretariat, Nunavut Housing Corporation and Qulliq Energy Corporation are proud to work together to help Nunavummiut become Energy Wise. The collaboration aims to foster a more energy-aware community for a sustainable future. By empowering Nunavummiut with knowledge and resources, we strive to make our territory more energy-wise and environmentally […]
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Qulliq Energy Corporation Applies for Fuel Rider
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 […]
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Public feedback on NWT’s energy and climate future released
Public feedback on the 2030 Energy Strategy and the 2030 NWT Climate Change Strategic Framework, including the Northwest Territories (NWT) greenhouse gas emissions reduction target, has been released. Our Energy and Climate Future in a Changing World compiles insights from public engagement conducted by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) between June and October […]
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Program supports transition away from diesel fuel for electricity and heating by supporting and funding renewable energy technologies such as solar, wind, hydroelectricity, and biomass heating – Canadian Biomass Magazine
March 26, 2024 The federal government is kicking in $2.8 million to help build an electricity transmission line that would connect Manitoba’s power grid to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut. Led by Nukik, an Inuit-owned corporation, the Kivalliq Hydro-Fibre Link proposes to build a 1,200 kilometre, 150 megawatt transmission line with fibre-optic cabling. This project […]
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The Government of Yukon expands Good Energy clean transportation incentives
March 21, 2024 The Government of Yukon is expanding the clean transportation rebates to include commercial medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles. The government is also adding boats, all-terrain vehicles and other modes of electric transportation. Yukoners can now get up to $2,500 in rebates based on battery size for alternative electric transportation options such as […]
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Canada Energy Regulator approves the first compressed natural gas facility in the NWT
March 7, 2024 The Commission of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) has approved the Inuvialuit Energy Security Project (IESP) Energy Centre with 20 conditions. The project will convert natural gas into compressed natural gas, propane, and synthetic diesel that can be used for power and heating. The IESP Energy Centre will supply the Inuvialuit Settlement […]
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Residents in Rankin Inlet advised to conserve energy for two weeks
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 […]
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IEA launches Global Observatory on People-Centred Clean Energy Transitions to showcase success stories of inclusive economic development – Electric Energy Online
February 12, 2024 Access to better information can help countries implement clean energy policies that maximise the benefits for all citizens and are equitable and inclusive The International Energy Agency today launched a new tool to track country progress on people-centred clean energy transitions with the aim of identifying best practices to support governments in […]
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