Yukon Energy Receives 60-Day Licence Renewal for Whitehorse Hydro Facility

Whitehorse, Yukon - Yukon Energy has received a 60-day water use licence renewal from the Yukon Water Board for its Whitehorse hydro facility, allowing continued renewable electricity generation until July 30, 2025, while the long-term water use licensing process advances. Securing a new 20-year water licence for the facility is an essential step in ensuring reliable and renewable energy for Yukoners. The Whitehorse hydro facility supplies approximately 75% of the Yukon’s electricity demand in summer and 40% in winter. “Operating the Whitehorse hydro facility is critical to meeting the Yukon’s electricity needs,” said Michael Muller, Vice President of Planning, Environment, and Health and Safety. “Without it, we would have to rely on diesel to generate power in the summer and wouldn’t have enough power to keep the lights on during the winter.” In line with the Yukon Energy proposal, the 60-day licence stipulates that all gates must stay open at the Lewes Control Structure during the next 60 days.  Yukon Energy remains committed to ensuring renewable, dependable electricity for Yukoners today and for the long term.