News & Events

Check this section for Yukon Energy's latest news and coming events.

If you have questions about any of the information posted here, please contact:

Lisa Wiklund
Manager, Community Relations
Yukon Energy Corporation
Phone: (867) 393-5398
Email: Lisa.Wiklund@yec.yk.ca

Energy Supply, Reliability, Safety
Jun 15, 2015  Comment

Safety at our LNG Site

Because liquefied natural gas (LNG) is new to Yukon, it's understandable that you might have questions about its safety, and the safety of our LNG facility that is about to go into operation. We have prepared a brochure that talks about the safety aspects of the site. If you live in Whitehorse, watch for one of these to arrive in your mailbox within the next week or so.
News, Energy Supply, Power Outage Updates, Reliability
Jun 17, 2015  Comment

Planned Power Outage for Dawson

To our customers in Dawson City: there will be a planned power outage to most of Dawson, excluding Hunker Creek, on Thursday, June 25th between 3 and 4 a.m. This outage is necessary so crews can work on our equipment. Please call 993-5565 for details.
News, Energy Supply, Power Outage Updates, Reliability
Jun 19, 2015  Comment

Outage for Johnson’s Crossing

Please note that ATCO Electric Yukon is having a planned power outage that will affect our customers in Johnson’s Crossing from 1 - 3 p.m. on Wednesday June 24th.
News, Environment, Regulatory
Jun 19, 2015  Comment

This Year’s Levels on the Southern Lakes

Each year, as a public service to property owners and residents of the Southern Lakes, we post a forecast of what we expect the water levels to be this summer on Marsh Lake. Here is the first forecast of the season, with actuals to today (June 19th). The thick solid blue line shows the water levels to date; the dotted line shows the expected levels for the rest of the year.  We anticipate the water peaking in early to mid-August around the conceptual Full Supply Level we are looking at for the Southern Lakes Enhanced Storage Concept. Let us know if you have any questions about this chart.
News, Energy Supply, Power Outage Updates, Reliability
Jun 24, 2015  Comment

This Morning’s Outage

Our crews are in the process of restoring power to communities in the Central Yukon after a power outage this morning. The outage affected Dawson, Faro, Carmacks, Stewart, Pelly and Ross River. Mayo remained energized. Dawson and Faro have been restored with diesel and we are now energizing the line in sections from Stewart to Faro. The cause of the outage is still under investigation.
News, Energy Supply, Power Outage Updates, Reliability
Jun 25, 2015  Comment

Another Outage

Today we had another power outage in the Central Yukon that affected customers in Dawson City, Faro, the Minto Mine, Carmacks, Pelly Crossing and Stewart Crossing. This is the third one in two days, and understandably, customers’ patience is wearing thin.  Yesterday morning’s outage was caused by a raven that got into the Faro substation. Yesterday afternoon’s outage and the one this morning were as a result of generator issues. People have asked why there have been multiple outages in such a short period of time. Over the last several days we have had to split the Yukon grid so that we can do some preventative maintenance on our lines and structures. This splitting of the grid has caused some instability. Our staff are trying to find a solution so that this necessary maintenance work still gets done, but customers are not subjected to ongoing outages. We recognize that any time there is a power outage, local businesses in particular take a big hit. Please know that our crews are working as hard as they possibly can to safely address this power loss issue. We have been asked if Yukon Energy will provide a credit to those businesses who have had to close their doors during the outages. Yukon Energy does consider compensation if an outage has been caused by negligence on our part. However compensation is not provided for equipment failures and natural events such as animals or trees on the equipment, forest fires, and lightening. In terms of protecting home or business electronic equipment during outages, the first line of defense is always good surge protection, and we strongly encourage everyone to invest in a surge protection system. Please contact us if you have questions.
News, Energy Supply, Power Outage Updates, Reliability
Jun 29, 2015  Comment

Planned Outage for Braeburn, Little Fox South Fox, and Drury Creek

A reminder to customers at Braeburn, Drury Creek, Little Fox and South Fox: there will be a brief (15 minute) power outage on Thursday, July 2nd at some point between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. so that our crews can safely work on the line. Thanks for your  understanding.
News, Energy Supply, Safety
Jul 02, 2015  Comment

Public Tours of our LNG Site

We are offering public tours of our new natural gas facility in Whitehorse on Thursday, July 23rd at 2 p.m. It's your chance to come and see first-hand the safety features built into the site. However space is limited. You must pre-register by going to: yukonenergy.ca/LNGopenhouse.
News, Community Involvement, Environment
Jul 06, 2015  Comment

Most Recent Water Levels at Marsh Lake

Each year, as a public service to property owners and residents of the Southern Lakes, we post a forecast of what we expect the water levels to be this summer on Marsh Lake. Here is the latest forecast of the season, with actuals to July 2nd. The thick solid blue line shows the water levels to date; the dotted line shows the expected levels for the rest of the year.  Let us know if you have any questions about this chart.
News
Jul 06, 2015  Comment

Looking for a Vehicle?

Yukon Energy has a number of surplus vehicles for sale. The final public viewing is tomorrow from noon to 3 p.m. at Yukon Energy's Kulan subdivision complex at #5 Lindeman Road. Here is a complete list of the vehicles, and information about a number of other items for sale.
News, Energy Supply, Power Outage Updates
Jul 10, 2015  Comment

Cause of this Morning’s Outage

Following an investigation, we have learned that it was a raven in one of our Whitehorse-area substations that caused this morning’s power outage. The power went out just before 8 a.m. to several areas of Whitehorse and to the Minto mine. Everyone had their electricity restored by about 10:25, with many customers getting their power back shortly after 9 a.m. When the power was lost at the McIntyre substation, it caused our largest Whitehorse hydro unit to shut itself down as a way of protecting itself. It is now back online. As is common practice during outages, we used our diesel generators to restore power before moving the load over to our hydro system. 
News, Energy Supply, Power Outage Updates, Reliability
Jul 10, 2015  Comment

This Morning’s Power Outage

This morning at just before 8 o’clock we lost generation from our largest Whitehorse hydro unit. At this point we are not sure of the extent of the outage, although we do know parts of downtown Whitehorse are without power. We are working with ATCO Electric Yukon to restore power as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
News, Safety
Jul 09, 2015  Comment

Boom Provides Added Safety

If you are in the vicinity of Schwatka Lake and our Whitehorse dam, you will notice a new boom that extends across the length of the dam and intake area. This is a new safety feature we have added to help stop small boats that may have come too close to our dam from being pulled into the intake. We ask boaters to stay well away from the dam and the boom. However in the event a small vessel does venture too close (perhaps because of a failed boat motor), the boom will provide some protection.

Media Releases
Jul 08, 2015  Comment

Yukon Energy’s Natural Gas Facility Complete and In Service

Yukon Energy’s new natural gas facility is now operational. The final regulatory approvals came last week, when the Corporation received two key operating permits: an Approval to Operate from the Yukon government’s Oil and Gas Branch and an Energy Operating Certificate from the Minister of Justice.   “We are pleased that the facility was successfully designed, constructed and commissioned.” Yukon Energy president Andrew Hall said. “Having this new plant operational means that we can provide safe, reliable back-up power to Yukoners that is less expensive and cleaner than diesel.” The two natural gas generators replace two Whitehorse diesel units that have reached end of life. “Yukon Energy will continue to generate the vast majority of our power from renewable sources,” Hall added. “Like our diesel units, the natural gas facility will only be used for emergency back-up or for peaking power in the cold winter months.” Last year, Yukon Energy produced 99.6 percent of its power from hydro and wind. The Corporation is planning a public tour of the new plant on the afternoon of July 23rd. “This will give Yukoners an opportunity to see the numerous safety features built into the system,” Hall said. “We would not have gone ahead with this project if we were not totally confident in the safety of LNG and of this facility.” Interested members of the public are asked to contact Yukon Energy to pre-register for the tour. Space is limited. Yukon Energy would like to thank all its staff and contractors who worked on this project. About $9-million worth of the contracts for the initiative went to Yukon companies. Contact: Janet Patterson                                                              Manager, Communications Yukon Energy Corporation (867) 393-5333                                                             janet.patterson@yec.yk.ca
News
Jul 07, 2015  Comment

Warning About Fraudulent Calls

Someone identifying themselves as being from either ATCO Electric or Yukon Energy has been calling Yukoners, threatening to cut off their power immediately unless they pay their electricity bill by going to Canada Post and purchasing a PaySafeCard. It is not the electricity utilities making these calls. Should you get a call such as this, please call the RCMP immediately at 1-888-495-8501.

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