2024 update In the short term, we plan to have 6.5 megawatts of diesel generation installed at the Callison substation near Dawson. In future years, we expect more diesel generation at the substation as demand for power in Dawson City continues to grow, more sources of wind and solar power come…
Learn moreIn summer 2019, we asked for Yukoners' feedback on a proposed new 20 MW thermal generation facility, a project aimed to provide safe and reliabe electricity quickly during loss of hydro generation, peak hours of consumption, low water periods, extreme low temperatures and emergencies. Thank you to everyone who provided…
Learn moreThe Whitehorse hydro plant has served Yukoners since 1958. It was developed to supply electricity to a growing Yukon population. It began with two turbines; a third one was added in 1969, and a fourth in 1985. In the summertime, our Whitehorse hydro facilities can produce 40 megawatts of power.…
Learn moreThe Aishihik hydro plant, located about 110 kilometres northwest of Whitehorse, has provided renewable electricity to Yukoners since 1975. It was built to serve the growing electrical demands of Yukoners and of a large lead-zinc mine at Faro in Central Yukon. The original plant included two hydro units that could each…
Learn moreThe Mayo A hydro facility has served Yukoners since 1951. It was developed to supply electricity to the United Keno Hill Mine at Elsa, about 45 kilometres north of Mayo. It also generates power for other Yukon communities via Yukon Energy’s transmission system. The Mayo B hydro project, completed in…
Learn moreNatural gas is a type of fuel, like gasoline or diesel, used to drive engines or heat buildings. After it is removed from the ground it can be refrigerated to minus 162°C; at that temperature it turns into liquid (referred to as LNG or liquefied natural gas) that takes up far…
Learn moreFor most of the year, we rely on hydro for our energy supply. In 2020, 86 per cent of the electricity we generated was with hydro. However we do use backup diesel generation during power outages, to supplement our hydro in very cold weather, and during droughts. As an isolated grid…
Learn moreUprating involves replacing older components of generating equipment with new, more efficient components. The result is that the generator can produce more electricity with the same amount of water. Refurbishments are major overhauls of existing facilities where many pieces of equipment are reaching end of life. Upratings are one of…
Learn moreFall 2022 update: In February 2022, the Mayo Lake Enhanced Storage Project was rescoped to include only the removal of remnants of an old coffer dam at the outlet of Mayo Lake. A decision was also made to put the project on hold and to include it as part of…
Learn moreSignificant investments in the Yukon’s electricity system are needed to support the integration of more intermittent renewables, like solar. We are advancing grid improvements to support this increase and are planning to implement a large capital program over the coming years to meet these demands. At the same time, we need…
Learn moreProgress is underway on the new grid-scale battery storage system located at Robert Service Way in Whitehorse. Once complete, the new battery storage system will help Yukon Energy meet peak demands for electricity during the winter and improve the reliability of the Yukon grid. The battery site is located on Kwanlin Dün First Nation Settlement Land that has…
Learn moreThis project was completed in December 2021 on budget and COVID-free. It was needed to improve power quality and reliability, improve public safety and enable future growth around Mayo and Keno. The Mayo to McQuesten Transmission Project consisted of replacing the 65-year-old transmission line between Mayo and the McQuesten substation and adding system…
Learn moreThis project was completed in 2023. We have started our final round of construction at the Riverside substation on Nisutlin Drive. Why do we need to upgrade the Riverside substation? To connect Yukoners to more electricity Demand for electricity in the Yukon is expected to grow by 40% in the…
Learn moreBuying power from the Atlin Hydro Expansion project is one of three key potential projects outlined in our 10-Year Renewable Electricity Plan. When complete, the Atlin Hydro Expansion project will increase the amount of dependable renewable hydroelectricity available in Yukon to meet winter peaks for power and growing demands for clean…
Learn moreIn 2021, high water damaged the boat lock when we opened it to pass more water out of the Southern Lakes. As a result, repairs are now needed. Over the years, and through our most recent round of boat lock engagement, we have heard that flood mitigation in the Southern Lakes…
Learn more2024 update The YESAB Executive Committee has determined that this project will not be subject to an Executive Committee Screening as it originally was, but rather will proceed through a Designated Office Evaluation. We submitted our Project Proposal to YESAB in May of 2024. Our Proposal is available on the YESAB website here. Renewing…
Learn moreThis project was completed in 2023. The situation Demand for electricity in Dawson City is growing. As the second-fastest-growing community in the Yukon, the addition of people, homes and community infrastructure are all contributing factors to an increasing demand for electricity. This, coupled with the switch from propane and diesel…
Learn moreYukon Energy is upgrading its distribution system in Dawson City. Visit this page for planned outage information. Why do we need to do this? We know that demand for electricity in Dawson is growing. As the second fastest-growing community in the Yukon, the addition of people, homes and community infrastructure…
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