# Yukon energy infrastructure development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yukon-energy-infrastructure-development
> Updated: 2026-09-03T23:14:10.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Efforts to expand energy infrastructure in the Yukon have emerged through different proposals aimed at addressing increasing electricity demand and preventing blackouts.

In late August 2026, the Vancouver-based company Strategic Metals proposed constructing a 100-megawatt coal-fired power plant. The company suggested using coal from the Division Mountain deposit near Braeburn to provide a local alternative to imported diesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG), arguing that current renewable options may not meet winter grid constraints.

By early September 2026, Yukon Energy announced the selection of two sites for new thermal power plants near Whitehorse. One 90-megawatt site is located at Deep Creek, near Lake Laberge, while a second 60-megawatt site is situated on Copper Haul Road. Unlike the coal proposal, these facilities are expected to utilize diesel or LNG. The project, estimated to cost over $100 million, remains subject to environmental assessment.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Yukon Energy selects two sites for new power plants near Whitehorse

Yukon Energy has identified two sites near Whitehorse for new thermal power plants to meet rising energy demands and stabilize the grid, with an estimated cost exceeding $100 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yukon-energy-selects-two-sites-for-new-power-plants-near-whitehorse

### 2026-08-24: Strategic Metals proposes Yukon coal-fired power plant

Strategic Metals has proposed a 100-megawatt coal-fired power plant in the Yukon to meet rising electricity demand and reduce reliance on imported diesel and LNG.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strategic-metals-proposes-yukon-coal-fired-power-plant

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