2023 update We are still moving ahead with this project, which involves replacing two end-of-life diesel engines at our downtown plant with one new engine in the Callison Industrial Area. At the same time, we’re also planning to add a second diesel generator at the Callison substation to prevent prolonged…
Learn moreten years in the making The proposed Southern Lakes Enhanced Storage Project would see us storing more water in Marsh, Tagish and Bennett lakes in the fall and early winter each year. to generate more renewable electricity later in the winter, when it’s needed most. After ten years of research, public engagement and…
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 moreDuring the fall of 2015, Yukon Energy installed a solar energy system on the south-facing wall of our main administration building in Whitehorse. The system, that includes 40 panels of 260 watts each, can produce about 10 kW of renewable energy. It is providing power for at least five percent of our load…
Learn moreConstruction has begun on the new grid-scale battery storage system on Robert Service Way near the Alaska Highway. The new battery will help Yukon Energy meet peak demands for electricity during the winter, burn less diesel fuel and improve the reliability of the Yukon grid. The battery site is located on Kwanlin…
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 moreConstruction has resumed for the 2023 season We have started our final round of construction at the Riverside substation on Nisutlin Drive. Work this summer will include: installing the sound wall around the transformer; insalling the fencing, cables and electrical equipment; completing the civil activities around the site perimeter, including…
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 moreNovember 2023 update This project will go through an Executive Committee screening under the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Act. This means that before we submit our project proposal, you will have the opportunity to provide input through the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board’s Pre-submission Engagement process. The feedback…
Learn moreTo safely complete the Callison Substation Upgrade Project, we will be running our diesel generators in downtown Dawson City from July 4 to August 4, 2023.* *Update as of September 20, 2023: Dawson is now re-connected to the main grid. However, during the upgrades a piece of equipment broke. We are now…
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