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 moreThis project was completed in December 2021 on budget and COVID-free. It was needed to improve power quality and reliability, improve public safety and enable future growth around Mayo and Keno. The Mayo to McQuesten Transmission Project consisted of replacing the 65-year-old transmission line between Mayo and the McQuesten substation and adding system…
Learn moreThis project was completed in 2023. We have started our final round of construction at the Riverside substation on Nisutlin Drive. Why do we need to upgrade the Riverside substation? To connect Yukoners to more electricity Demand for electricity in the Yukon is expected to grow by 40% in 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 The YESAB Executive Committee has determined that this project will not be subject to an Executive Committee Screening as it originally was, but rather will proceed through a Designated Office Evaluation. We submitted our Project Proposal to YESAB in May of 2024. Our Proposal is available on the YESAB website here. Renewing…
Learn moreThis project was completed in 2023. The situation Demand for electricity in Dawson City is growing. As the second-fastest-growing community in the Yukon, the addition of people, homes and community infrastructure are all contributing factors to an increasing demand for electricity. This, coupled with the switch from propane and diesel…
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