Fishladder Podcast | Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Our Whitehorse Rapids Fishladder is featured on this week's episode of "My Yukon Life". Check it out!

Overnight Outage | Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Power went out this morning at 3:45, affecting customers on the Mayo-Dawson line, some areas of Whitehorse, and communities south of Whitehorse including Carcross, Teslin, Tagish and Marsh Lake. Power was restored to all customers shortly after 5 a.m. The cause of the outage is still under investigation. We should know more later today.

Southern Lakes Public Meetings | Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Just a reminder that Yukon Energy will host a public meeting tonight starting at 7 o'clock at the Marsh Lake Community Centre to talk about the Marsh Lake Enhanced Storage Concept, and to give our forecast of expected peak lake levels. We'll provide the same information tomorrow night to Tagish residents. That meeting begins at 7:30 at the Tagish Community Club. Everyone is welcome.

New Date for Tagish Meeting | Monday, July 11, 2011

We have a new date for our meeting in Tagish. It will take place this Wednesday, July 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Club. We will update the public on the Marsh Lake Enhanced Winter Storage Concept, and will provide a forecast of peak lake levels this summer. Please contact us if you require further information.

Reporting to You | Monday, July 4, 2011

Our 2010 Annual Report is now available. If you have any questions after reading it, please let us know.

Our Energy Conservation Tour Comes to Whitehorse | Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Yesterday our One Change energy conservation tour took us to Main Street in Whitehorse. We had lots of people stop by to pick up some free energy saving products, experience our interactive displays, and fill out a questionnaire about what they'd like to see included in an energy conservation plan. Today the team moves on to Burwash Landing, and tomorrow they'll be in Haines Junction (find the full schedule here).

They'll be back in Whitehorse on Canada Day. Look for them at Shipyards Park. Also watch for the walking, talking light bulb that will be in the Canada Day parade.

Here are a few shots from yesterday. 1, 2 and 3) One Change representatives and Yukon Energy staff talk to local residents; 4) a couple tries out a device that shows the amount of power it takes for a standard incandescent lightbulb as opposed to a compact florescent (CFL) bulb. Photos: www.archbould.com

Paying Bills/Getting Paid During the Postal Strike | Friday, June 3, 2011

During the rotating postal strikes, it’s important that customers understand they are still responsible for paying electrical bills on time. Here’s how to do that:

• Come in to our Dawson City office where staff can provide the amount owing and due date
• Call our Dawson City office (993-5565 or 1-877-712-3375) or email us (billing@yukonenergy.ca) and we can provide the amount owing and the due date
• Payment can be made in person at the Dawson City or Whitehorse offices (cheque or cash), at any bank, or through online banking.

Yukon Energy is reviewing our cheque distribution procedures to ensure we too pay our bills on time. Suppliers who have questions or concerns about getting paid, please contact us at 393-5354 or by email at yeufang.sharma@yec.yk.ca.

Warning About Telemarketing Scheme | Tuesday, May 31, 2011

A number of Yukon residents have received telephone solicitations recently from an organization claiming to be affiliated with Yukon Electrical Company Limited. It's possible this organization is also claiming to be connected to Yukon Energy Corporation. The callers say they are with a company called Hydro Power Saver or hydroenergysaver.com. Customers are being asked to participate in a ‘special deal’ and are being asked to provide personal and financial information. This telemarketing organization is not affiliated with Yukon Electrical Company Limited or Yukon Energy Corporation and customers are advised to decline any offers and contact the RCMP with information about the telephone call.

Power Switch | Thursday, March 31, 2011

CBC News has launched a series of special reports that focus on energy. Although some of the data does not reflect or include Yukon (or the other Canadian territories), there is still a huge amount of information here that you may find interesting and informative. See direct links to many of the articles below. We would love to get your feedback on any of these reports.

The Amazing ABCs of Electrical Generation

Provincial Strategies: How Energy Policies Differ Across Canada

Electricity: Find Out What You'll Pay in 2020

Peace River Project a Wind-Power Success Story

FAQ: Nuclear Reactors

Solar Energy: Is it Commercially Viable in Canada?

Power Calculator: See How Using Different Electricity Sources Affects Prices and Carbon Output

MicroFIT Program Sows Seeds of Interest Among Homeowners

Smart Grid Promises Big Benefits But Raises Privacy Concerns

New Technologies Turn Wasted Thermal Energy Into Electricity

Is the Grid Ready for Electric Cars?

Trying to Be Kind to the Environment Isn't Always Simple

 What Do Those EnerGuide Numbers Mean?

Conservation: Does Cutting Back Really Work?

Fighting Phantom Power: How to Plug An Energy Leak

Energy Sources of the (Near) Future