ten 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 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 moreConstruction begins in the spring of 2022 for our 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…
Learn moreConstruction is underway We will be installing the substation's transformer between November 9 and November 12, 2022. Part of this work will require us to operate machinery for a continuous, 48-hour period. During this time, the sound you will hear will be equivalent to the sound of a truck idling. If you…
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…
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