Yukon-B.C. Grid Connection Project
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Yukon, Canada
Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
The Yukon-B.C. grid connection project aims to connect the Yukon power grid to British Columbia's hydroelectric grid. The project is expected to cost approximately $4 billion and is managed by the Yukon Development Corporation. It is intended to provide a steady supply of hydroelectricity to support the territory's mining industry and reduce reliance on diesel power, particularly in Watson Lake. T
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Cement, Government
- Location
- Yukon, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Description | The Yukon-B.C. grid connection project aims to connect the Yukon power grid to British Columbia's hydroelectric grid. The project is expected to cost approximately $4 billion and is managed by the Yukon Development Corporation. It is intended to provide a steady supply of hydroelectricity to support the territory's mining industry and reduce reliance on diesel power, particularly in Watson Lake. The project is currently in the pre-feasibility study phase with some funding allocated for studies but no concrete funding for construction yet. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | Canada |
State | Yukon |
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Source | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Cement, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-20 |
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