Recorded in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut during the 2025 Kivalliq Energy Forum, this episode of Q’s Corner features a conversation with Malek Tawashy, Founder and CEO of Northern Energy Capital (NEC).

Malek leads Northern Energy Capital, a renewable energy development company focused on empowering northern and remote communities in their transition to clean energy asset ownership. With over 16 years of experience delivering large-scale capital projects ranging from $25M to $200M, he brings deep expertise in project development, infrastructure, and long-term energy planning.

In addition to his role at NEC, Malek serves as a board member for several Inuit- and First Nation–owned renewable energy companies in Yukon and Nunavut. His work centers on community-driven energy solutions that support sustainability, resilience, and local owne ...