ATCO Electric Yukon (AEY) and Yukon Energy Corporation (YEC) (jointly the Utilities) have filed an application with the Yukon Utilities Board (Board) requesting an order approving certain updates to the Terms and Conditions of Service (Ts&Cs). The Utilities provide generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical energy in Yukon.
The Utilities are seeking: approval of updates focussed on modernization of the Ts&Cs; updates for the maximum investment levels by the utilities, including an inflation mechanism for future years; and updated fees and service charges to reflect changes in operations, including an inflation mechanism for future years.
An oral public hearing will take place in Whitehorse regarding the Application. The Whitehorse location of the hearing will be determined by the Board at a later date.
Pending Ministerial approval, the Board has established the following schedule for this proceeding:
Action | Date |
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Interveners register with the Board | February 3, 2025 |
IRs to the Utilities | February 19, 2025 |
IR responses from the Utilities | March 5, 2025 |
Interveners file any motions regarding IR responses | March 12, 2025 |
Intervener evidence | March 26, 2025 |
IRs on intervener evidence | April 4, 2025 |
IR responses from intervener evidence | April 16, 2025 |
Rebuttal evidence | April 23, 2025 |
Oral public hearing in Whitehorse | April 30- May 2, 2025 |
Final day to submit outstanding undertakings | May 7, 2025 |
Written Final argument | May 20, 2025 |
Written Reply argument | May 29, 2025 |
Interveners actively participate in a proceeding, including the filing of evidence (if any), argument, and reply argument.
Interveners intending to participate in the hearing and other process steps are to register in writing with the Board’s Executive Secretary by no later than February 3, 2025, indicating the nature of their interest and the issues of interest in relation to the Application.
The Application and supporting documents are available for download below.
The Application and supporting documents are also available on the Yukon Utilities Board website.
Persons who wish to intervene or present, and who are uncertain as to the manner in which to proceed, may contact Colleen Henry, Executive Secretary, Yukon Utilities Board, by telephone at (867) 667-5058, in writing at Box 31728, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6L3, by e-mail to yub@utilitiesboard.yk.ca, or by fax at (867) 667-5059.
Changes focused on modernizing the Ts&Cs will address elements such as grid modernization efforts and different loads in isolated communities.
Proposed updates will also create clarity in existing sections to better provide guidance to customers and the utilities.
It has been over 10 years since the last update to the Ts&Cs, maximum investment levels and the fees schedule under which the Utilities provide service today.