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CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)
On-site renewable power sales program
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Nunavut, Canada
Overview
Supports on-site renewable power projects in Nunavut. Eligible customers can sell generated electricity to QEC under a commercial power purchase structure.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Public administration
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Nunavut
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- On-site renewable electricity generation.
- Sale of renewable electricity to QEC.
- Interconnection of renewable facilities to QEC’s distribution system.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project technical details
- Single-line diagram
- Interconnection study
- Required program forms
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Commercial customers
- Institutional customers
- Government departments
- Hamlets
- Businesses
Who is not eligible
- Residential customers
- Customers without a QEC commercial or institutional account
- Projects not located on-site
Eligible expenses
- Interconnection study costs.
- Connection and system modification costs.
- Administrative work related to installation.
- Operating, maintenance, and decommissioning costs.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Subsidy requests.
- Off-site generation projects.
- Projects not sold exclusively to QEC.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
- QEC’s 25 communities across Nunavut
Selection criteria
- Project feasibility.
- Technical suitability for interconnection.
- Compliance with QEC requirements.
- Completion of required studies and approvals.
How to apply
- Step 1: Contact QEC and initiate the application.
- Email the Renewable Energy team.
- Discuss the project concept with QEC.
- Step 2: Submit project information.
- Provide technical details, location, capacity, and single-line diagram.
- Submit the initial grid impact information if requested.
- Step 3: Complete the interconnection review.
- Respond to QEC requests for additional information.
- Review the interconnection study and cost estimates.
- Step 4: Sign agreements and proceed.
- Review and sign the power purchase and connection agreements.
- Complete construction, inspection, and commissioning.
Processing and Agreement
- QEC reviews the proposal and confirms suitability.
- QEC completes an interconnection study and provides cost estimates.
- QEC issues the PPA and Generation and Connection Agreement.
- Final inspection and commissioning are completed before commercial operation.
Additional information
- Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The program is not a subsidy program.
- Applicants should consult QEC before purchasing equipment.
- All generation must be on-site and sold exclusively to QEC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) Program
What is the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)?
Supports on-site renewable power projects in Nunavut. Eligible customers can sell generated electricity to QEC under a commercial power purchase structure.
Who is eligible for the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) program?
To be eligible for the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) program, you must:
Existing commercial or institutional customer.
Existing QEC account.
On-site renewable project.
What expenses are eligible under CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)?
On-site renewable electricity generation.
Sale of renewable electricity to QEC.
Interconnection of renewable facilities to QEC’s distribution system.
Who can I contact for more information about the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)?
You can contact Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC) by email at renewableenergy@qec.nu.ca or by phone at 1-866-710-4200.
Where is the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) available?
The CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) program is available Nord-du-Québec, Nunavut.
Is the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)?
CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program) is funded by Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC)