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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:


Communications and Community Relations
Phone: (867) 393-5398
Email: communications@yec.yk.ca

Community Involvement, Energy Conservation
May 02, 2011  Comment

A Successful Week-end

Photo: www.archbould.com A big thank you to all those who stopped by our booth this past week-end at the Lion's Trade Show. We gave away hundreds of packages of wooden clothespins, plus we held draws for some clotheslines and clothes drying racks. The winners are: Clotheslines Michael Bendall Amanda Younker Nita Collins Drying racks T. Skjonsberg Tanya MacIntosh Deneen Tizya If you didn't have a chance to make it to the Trade Show, we do still have some clothespins left, and we will be setting up a booth at another location in the near future. Watch this blog for details shortly. Remember that air drying your clothes can save you on average about $100 a year and reduces greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
Energy Supply
May 10, 2011  Comment

Yesterday’s Outage

A squirrel too smart for its own good was the cause of yesterday's power outage in the Southern and Central Yukon. Although Yukon Energy has squirrel guards (also known as animal protectors) on our equipment and assets, one rodent managed to chew its way in to the Whitehorse substation and cause an outage just before 12 noon yesterday. Power was restored to some areas in less than one hour while in other places it was out for as much as an hour and 45 minutes. Repairs are now being done to the damaged equipment and Yukon Energy is looking at what more it can do to prevent rodents and other small animals from coming in contact with its equipment. This is Yukon Energy's third outage on our Whitehorse-Aishihik-Faro transmission system this year. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and trouble this may have caused you.
Energy Conservation
May 10, 2011  Comment

Another Step Forward for a Yukon-wide Energy Conservation Plan

Close to 30 people representing a variety of interests recently gathered in Whitehorse for a workshop held as an exercise for a Conservation Potential Review that ICF Marbek will be conducting on behalf of Yukon Energy, the Yukon government and Yukon Electrical Company Limited. The review will involve gathering information about how people use energy, data that the three organizations need to develop a territory-wide energy conservation plan. At the workshop, participants learned more about the vision for an energy conservation plan and how the Conservation Potential Review would support such a plan. They also shared their knowledge about what information already exists in the territory that could be used in this work. We want to thank all those who took the time to attend this workshop. The Conservation Potential Review is set to begin within the next month or so and will start with a survey of how residential customers use electricity.  
Energy Supply
May 11, 2011  Comment

The Latest on Marsh Lake

You're invited to read our latest newsletter about a concept we are looking at for increasing hydro production at our Whitehorse dam. We welcome your questions or comments.
General, Energy Conservation
May 13, 2011  Comment

Feathered Friends Offer Lesson in Energy Conservation

We humans probably weren't the only ones surprised by the unseasonable dump of snow we received over the last couple of days. The migrating birds must be shaking their heads as well. Here's the sight that greeted us this morning as we entered our Whitehorse office building. These sparrows are good energy conservation ambassadors. In the photo to the far right, see how they're using every bit of shared body heat to stay warm.

Energy Conservation
May 17, 2011  Comment

How Do You Use Electricity at Home?

We know that Yukoners are being asked to fill out a lot of surveys lately, what with the 2011 Census and the National Household Survey. However we're hoping that while you're in "survey mode" you'll be kind enough to fill out one more. The purpose of the survey we are doing is to find out how you use electricity in your home. The information will help us in our work with Yukon Electrical Company Limited and the Yukon government to design energy conservation programs for the territory. If you fill out the survey by June 12 you'll be eligible to win a $500 VISA gift card. If you submit the survey by May 26 you'll also be eligible for one of two $250 Early Bird prizes (if you enter early you'll have a shot at winning both a $250 and a $500 prize). Many thanks!
Community Involvement, Energy Conservation
May 19, 2011  Comment

Energy Saving Tips for Businesses and Local Governments

Looking to save your business or local government some money on energy? Yukon Energy Corporation, Yukon Electrical Company Ltd., and Natural Resources Canada are hosting a series of energy management workshops for Yukon businesses and First Nation and municipal governments. You can find details and registration forms here.
Energy Conservation, Energy Supply
May 31, 2011  6

More Reasons to Conserve Energy

You may be aware that we are adding a third turbine to our Aishihik hydro plant. As a result, it is necessary that we shut down that plant for the next few weeks, starting this afternoon, while we do the installation. While our Aishihik plant is off line, we will need to run some of our diesel generators both in Whitehorse and Faro to meet the demand for electricity. We are asking Yukoners on the Whitehorse-Aishihik-Faro transmission system to try to conserve energy as much as possible during this time period (June 1st to 21st). The Aishihik shut-down is just part of the juggling we'll be doing this summer and fall. We must have our Aishihik plant back on line by the end of this month and we need to have Stage 2 of our Carmacks-Stewart transmission line also hooked up by the end of this month, so that we can then shut down our Mayo hydro generating plant to do some necessary work on the Mayo B project. With the Carmacks-Stewart line in service it will allow us to continue serving Mayo and Dawson City with hydro, as opposed to having to rely 100 percent on diesel during the Mayo shut-down. Throughout this entire time period we encourage Yukoners to be as careful as possible with their electricity usage. Many thanks.
News
May 31, 2011  1

Warning About Telemarketing Scheme

A number of Yukon residents have received telephone solicitations recently from an organization claiming to be affiliated with Yukon Electrical Company Limited. It's possible this organization is also claiming to be connected to Yukon Energy Corporation. The callers say they are with a company called Hydro Power Saver or hydroenergysaver.com. Customers are being asked to participate in a ‘special deal’ and are being asked to provide personal and financial information. This telemarketing organization is not affiliated with Yukon Electrical Company Limited or Yukon Energy Corporation and customers are advised to decline any offers and contact the RCMP with information about the telephone call.
Community Involvement
Jun 01, 2011  Comment

Another Sign of Summer: The Opening of the Fishladder

Yukon Energy's Whitehorse Rapids fishladder is open for the season. This facility has become one of the city's most popular destinations for visitors and locals alike. Here's what's great about a visit to the ladder: It gives you a chance to see local freshwater fish (all summer) and Chinook salmon (August) travel through the ladder You can get up close and personal with the fish in our aquariums You can use our high powered microscope to age fish by counting the rings on their scales (like rings on a tree trunk) You can check out our underwater camera system and our ‘salmon cam’ that allows viewing of the fish from a home computer (it will be hooked up within the next several days) You have an opportunity to listen to elders’ stories in our First Nations tent (starting in July) You can learn from our many information panels and displays that can be found throughout the property You can see our special public art piece, created by dozens of Yukoners Entrance is by donation (suggested $3 per person) or ask about our $10 season pass that will give you and your entire family entrance to the fish ladder all summer. Hope to see you there.
General, Energy Conservation
Jun 02, 2011  Comment

Seeking a Career Move?

Over the last several months Yukon Energy has devoted a great deal of time and effort to planning for a territory-wide energy conservation program. Comments at our energy charrette in March and on recent surveys indicate that many members of the public want Yukon Energy to make energy conservation a top priority, and we are carrying out your wishes in that regard. To help with the growing workload in this area we are hiring an Energy Conservation Manager. This person will work closely with the President & CEO to lead energy conservation initiatives. We are looking for someone with: • a post secondary education in a related field; • experience in developing and implementing related programs; and • strong communication skills with the ability to promote energy conservation initiatives. If you're interested in the job, or you know someone who might be, please visit our website to find the full job description and details about how to apply for the position.
News
Jun 03, 2011  Comment

Paying Bills/Getting Paid During the Postal Strike

During the rotating postal strikes, it’s important that customers understand they are still responsible for paying electrical bills on time. Here’s how to do that: • Come in to our Dawson City office where staff can provide the amount owing and due date • Call our Dawson City office (993-5565 or 1-877-712-3375) or email us (billing@yukonenergy.ca) and we can provide the amount owing and the due date • Payment can be made in person at the Dawson City or Whitehorse offices (cheque or cash), at any bank, or through online banking. Yukon Energy is reviewing our cheque distribution procedures to ensure we too pay our bills on time. Suppliers who have questions or concerns about getting paid, please contact us at 393-5354 or by email at yeufang.sharma@yec.yk.ca.
Energy Supply, Environment
Jun 07, 2011  Comment

Air Emissions

As a result of the shutdown of our Aishihik plant for a few weeks, and the subsequent need to burn more diesel than is normal, we have received a number of questions about air quality. Yukon Energy does have an air emission permit that we must abide by, and the emissions from our Whitehorse diesel plant remain well within the limits of our permit. Our air emissions permit, and the detailed permit application, can be found on our website. Please note that the application is a large file (7 MB) and may take some time to download.
Energy Supply
Jun 10, 2011  Comment

Good Progress at Mayo B

Work continues to proceed on time and on budget at our Mayo B site. Here are a few images taken this week. Inside the penstock; the pipe that will be buried underground and will carry water from Wareham Lake to the new powerhouse. The scroll cases in the powerhouse. These move water from the penstock to the turbine blades. The water hits the blades and then flows back out into the river. A closer look at one of the scroll cases. The silver metal parts you see are called wicket gates and control the flow of water to the turbines. 
Community Involvement
Jun 10, 2011  Comment

The Fish Cam Is Back!

Now that our Whitehorse Rapids Fishway is opened for another season, we have re-activated our salmon cam. At this time of the year the water is still murky. However in a week or so you should be able to much more clearly see the various freshwater fish that travel through the ladder. Expect the salmon to return to the ladder in August.

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