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CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)
On-site renewable electricity sales program
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Nunavut, Canada
Who can apply
Existing commercial and institutional customers, including government departments, hamlets, and businesses.
See full eligibility
Overview
QEC’s Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program supports existing commercial and institutional customers in Nunavut that want to generate electricity from eligible renewable energy systems installed on-site and sell it exclusively to QEC. Eligible activities include installing on-site renewable energy systems, generating electricity, and selling it exclusively to QEC.
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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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
- Generate electricity from eligible renewable energy sources installed on-site and sell it exclusively to QEC.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Project technical details
- Single-line diagram
- Interconnection study
- Required program forms
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Existing commercial and institutional customers, including government departments, hamlets, and 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 system before participants purchase renewable energy generating systems.
- Participants must follow the criteria and standards outlined in QEC’s CIPP program Technical Interconnection Requirements.
- All participants must review and sign a Power Purchase Agreement.
- A Generation and Connection Agreement must be signed once a QEC-reviewed renewable power generating facility has been built for connection to QEC’s distribution system.
Additional information
- QEC is now accepting applications from potential CIPP program participants.
- QEC strongly recommends that potential participants do not purchase renewable energy generating systems until QEC has reviewed the system.
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)?
QEC’s Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program supports existing commercial and institutional customers in Nunavut that want to generate electricity from eligible renewable energy systems installed on-site and sell it exclusively to QEC. Eligible activities include installing on-site renewable energy systems, generating electricity, and selling it exclusively to QEC.
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.
On-site renewable energy system.
Electricity sold exclusively to QEC.
What expenses are eligible under CIPP Program (Commercial and Institutional Power Producer Program)?
Generate electricity from eligible renewable energy sources installed on-site and sell it exclusively to QEC.
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)