Concept Potential Effects and Mitigations Future-Focused Portfolio Research Information Sessions We're committed to renewables. Yukoners have told us they are, too. Each winter, when demand for electricity is the highest, Yukon Energy must use liquefied natural gas (LNG) and diesel to meet peak demands for power because enough water isn't available to…
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 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 moreThe original reservoir at Mayo Lake was developed in the 1950s when Mayo A was built. The lake level was raised about five metres and the current operating regime of 2.59 metres was established. Yukon Energy is proposing to enhance the storage at Mayo Lake by lowering the current licensed…
Learn moreWind is another potential option in our "energy tool box". It is renewable and scalable. Most of our wind research to date has focussed on two areas: 1) Tehcho (formerly Ferry Hill) near Stewart Crossing in Central Yukon; and 2) Mount Sumanik near Whitehorse, although as part of our 2016 Resource Planning…
Learn moreElectrical storage systems allow energy generated at one time to be held for use at another time. There are many types of storage, including compressed air, flywheels, hydrogen cells, and capacitors. As an isolated grid, one of the largest challenges we face is meeting peak demands for power during winter…
Learn moreHydroelectricity generation uses the force of falling or fast-moving water to produce power. Small-scale hydro in Yukon would either be a traditional plant with a dam and reservoir to store water, or a run-of-river plant. Run-of-river operations use the natural flow of a river, with little – if any –…
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