Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) is asking for a 9.5 per cent hike in power rates and is seeking to double monthly service charges, which would see residential customers paying $36 and commercial customers forking over $16 per kW.

These requests are part of the power corporation's 2025-26 general rate application and, if approved by the Government of Nunavut, would be effective as of April 1, 2025. The territory's Utility Rates Review Council will review the application and make a recommendation to the minister responsible for the QEC, John Main.

QEC says it is aiming to improve cost recovery.

Qulliq also notes that non-government residential customers will not be affected by customer charge adjustments due to the Nunavut Electricity Subsidy Program.

"The proposed 9.5 per cent increase also addresses revenue shortfalls when considering existing rates and the fuel stabilization rate rider," according to the QEC.

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Nunavummiut are invited to provide feedback by contacting:  by 5 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2025.