Strengths

Net-zero building codes

The new 2020 national model building codes include progressive performance tiers that eventually reach net-zero energy ready buildings.

The Yukon is planning to adopt the 2020 model codes, and has committed to requiring all new buildings to achieve net-zero energy performance by 2032.

Indigenous energy efficiency

The Yukon leads in energy efficiency program spending for Indigenous people (measured by spending per individual with Indigenous identity).

Opportunities for improvement

Demand-side management

Yukon Energy and ATCO Electric Yukon were approved to offer demand-side management programs that are ratepayer funded after the conclusion of a regulatory dispute.

Launching such programs would help to reduce systems costs and save money for customers.

Evaluation of program savings

Many provinces have third-party evaluations for program savings, but the Yukon does not.

This makes it difficult to accurately benchmark the Yukon’s energy savings against other provinces.

Third-party evaluation can ensure that data on savings is accurate and that programs are effective.