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 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, 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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