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 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.
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 moreBuying power from 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 energy. The project is expected to add 8 megawatts of dependable capacity to Yukon’s grid. That’s about the same as increasing the…
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 We submitted our Project Proposal to YESAB in May of 2024. Our Proposal is available on the YESAB website here. In December of 2024, we received our air emissions permit from the Government of Yukon, which will take effect January 1, 2025. Why do we need an air emissions…
Learn moreYukon Energy is upgrading its distribution system in Dawson City. Work has been completed for 2024 and will resume in spring of 2025. 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…
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