In 2023, two of the six diesel engines in downtown Dawson City will reach their end-of-life. The combined capacity of these two engines is 2.5 megawatts. We will replace the two end-of-life engines with one new 2.5 megawatt diesel engine. The new engine will be installed at our substation in…
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 moreConstruction has resumed for the 2023 season We have started our final round of construction at the Riverside substation on Nisutlin Drive. Work this summer will include: installing the sound wall around the transformer; insalling the fencing, cables and electrical equipment; completing the civil activities around the site perimeter, including…
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 moreRenewing our thermal permit In 2023, we’ll be submitting a proposal to renew our existing air emissions permit in Whitehorse. We need an air emissions permit to run our diesel and liquified natural gas (LNG) generators at the Whitehorse Rapids Generating Station on Robert Service Way. We use these generators…
Learn moreTo safely complete the Callison Substation Upgrade Project, we will be running our diesel generators in downtown Dawson City from July 4 to August 4, 2023.* *Update as of September 20, 2023: Dawson is now re-connected to the main grid. However, during the upgrades a piece of equipment broke. We are now…
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