Clara Phillips

Background

About Clara Phillips

Clara is the Technical Project Lead for Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation (“NNC”) which is a 100% Inuit-owned renewable energy developer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Qikiqtaaluk Corporation. NNC is dedicated to leading the energy transition in Nunavut's Qikiqtani region by partnering with communities to create sustainable, clean energy solutions that offer social, economic, and environmental benefits for all. Clara earned her Bachelor of Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland before relocating to Iqaluit in 2023 to join the NNC team. In her role, she manages building-scale microgrid projects and community-scale renewable energy initiatives. Notably, Clara is the Project Manager for the Inuit-Owned Land Microgrid Project, a solar and energy storage project at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Center. She is also the Deputy Project Manager for the Anuriqjuak Nukkiksautiit Project, a wind and energy storage project in Sanikiluaq, NU. Clara is Efficiency Canada’s Regional Champion for Nunavut and was recently selected for the Leading Change Fellowship, a program aimed at empowering young professionals to emerge as leaders in sustainability. Her dedication to both her career and personal interests fuels her commitment to advancing clean energy and contributing to Nunavut’s sustainable future.