Work to connect Yukon to main North American power grid underway

Project to cost $388 million, provide Yukon with more reliable, affordable and renewable energy

Yukon government, Yukon Energy Corporation and BC Hydro sign agreement

Whitehorse, Yukon – The Yukon government, Yukon Energy Corporation and BC Hydro have signed an agreement to work together to connect the Yukon to the main North American power grid. The project, which is expected to cost $388 million, will provide the Yukon with more reliable, affordable and renewable energy.

The project will involve building a 750-kilometre transmission line from Atlin, British Columbia, to Carcross, Yukon.

The project is expected to be completed by 2025.

Benefits of the project

The project will provide a number of benefits for the Yukon, including:

• More reliable energy: The connection to the main North American power grid will provide the Yukon with a more reliable source of energy, as it will be able to draw power from other jurisdictions when needed.
• More affordable energy: The project is expected to reduce the cost of electricity in the Yukon by up to 15 per cent.
• More renewable energy: The project will allow the Yukon to import more renewable energy from British Columbia, which has a large supply of hydroelectric power.

Next steps

The next step in the project is to conduct an environmental assessment.

The project is expected to be completed by 2025.

Conclusion

The project to connect the Yukon to the main North American power grid is a major step forward for the territory.

The project will provide the Yukon with more reliable, affordable and renewable energy.

The project is expected to be completed by 2025.