“It is important to know we’re close,” said Ted Laking, the minister responsible for Yukon Energy. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe grid is operating at near capacity — thermal and hydroelectric power both, with a fraction of wind generation thrown into the mix. Ted Laking, the minister responsible for Yukon Energy, said alleviating pressure on the power grid requires each Yukoner to scale back their energy use. “There's a lot of big policy questions to have over the next several months as we try to address the issues that are facing our energy grid,” he said. A spokesperson with Yukon Energy wasn’t immediately available for comment.

Source: CBC News December 24, 2025 12:01 UTC