2025 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 moreOver the next five years, we are planning to complete a number of upgrades to the Mayo Generating Station (or Mayo hydro plant). At the same time, we are also going through the relicensing process for the Mayo dam, so we can continue to generate renewable electricity. A note that…
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 moreIn 2021, high water damaged the boat lock when we opened it to pass more water out of the Southern Lakes. As a result, the boat lock is currently out of service. The boat lock repairs have been deferred to future years, as there are other higher priority projects that we must…
Learn more2025 update In December of 2024, we received a new air emissions permit from the Government of Yukon, which took effect January 1, 2025. Why do we need an air emissions permit? We need an air emissions permit to be able to run our diesel and LNG generators. With a growing population…
Learn moreYukon Energy is upgrading its distribution system in Dawson City. The second year of the project has started. For a schedule of the 2025 planned power outages as well as the maps, please visit this page. Why do we need to do this? We know that demand for electricity in…
Learn moreTo support energy security in the Yukon, Yukon Energy is replacing diesel generators in Faro, Dawson and Whitehorse that have either already retired, or will eventually reach end-of-life, with newer more efficient models. In Faro, Yukon Energy decommissioned one of its permanent diesel generators and is replacing it with two new, more…
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