Maintaining the reliability of Yukon's isolated electricity system also requires:
- Maintaining and upgrading the system we have. This includes the work we're doing to renew the licences and permits for our existing hydro, LNG and diesel units, upgrading the transmission system and increasing the capacity of the distribution system in Dawson City.
- Reducing winter demand for electricity through programs like Peak Smart. Learn more and sign up here.
- Building new sources of electricity that offers dependable energy in the winter. We refer to this as capacity because it is energy we can call on upon in an instant when we need it. Right now, we rent diesels each winter to meet peak electricity demand but know that we need to expand renewable options in the short and long term.
Learn more about our electricity planning here.