Over the next five years, we are planning to complete a number of upgrades to the Mayo Hydro Facility so we can continue to generate renewable electricity. A note that the timelines below can change based on varying factors. Mayo A Slope and Surge Chamber In 2022, a rockslide occurred…
Learn moreProgress is underway on the new grid-scale battery energy storage system located in Whitehorse. Once complete, the battery storage system will help Yukon Energy meet peak demands for electricity during the winter and improve reliability. A new transmission line will connect the battery system to the Whitehorse Rapids Generating Station and the Yukon grid. The project is being carried…
Learn moreYukon Energy is planning to build two new thermal power centres, associated infrastructure like power lines, and one new substation in the Whitehorse area to meet the territory’s electricity needs. Demands for electricity in the Yukon are increasing faster than firm sources of renewable electricity can be built. The Yukon’s…
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