Wall Insulation Retrofit   596 KB

This report is an assessment of a structural support system designed for an insulation retrofit. The design  uses less wood than would be the case with Larsen trusses. Comments on the report are welcome at esc@gov.yk.ca.

Analysis of Basement Insulation Alternatives    1153 KB

Read this report to learn how to insulate your basement for energy savings.

Yukon Waste Vegetable Oil Vehicle Conversion Study 2009  149 KB

This is an examination of the viability of running a vehicle that has been converted from diesel to primarily vegetable oil.

Yukon Gasifier Evaluation Final Report  8.6 MB

This 2004 report provides a technical and economic evaluation of a biomass gasifier situated at the Yukon College Whitehorse campus.

Ground Water Temperature, Geothermometer and Geothermal Signature Assessment City of Whitehorse Yukon July 24, 2008  1.6 MB

The results of a nine well and one spring study of the geothermal resource within the City of Whitehorse.

 Residential Hybrid Heating System Final Report V2. March 15, 2006  1.2 MB

This report describes the results of a monitoring study done on a private residence in Whitehorse where a ground source heat pump was installed along with additional alternative energy systems.

Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger Design Evaluation, March 31, 2008  1.6 MB

This report summarizes the proposed design, sizing and basic construction of an Earth-to-Air Heat Exchanger system that is designed to be as economical as possible with the current state of technology and at current prices.

Solar Domestic Hot Water System Sizing for Whitehorse, YT, and Dawson, YT  190 KB

This report documents the solar resource in Whitehorse and Dawson, and explores possible system designs (type of collector, size of collector, size of tank, and slope of collector) for the two locations.

2007 Appliance Rebate Final Report  98 KB

Learn how Yukoners invested in energy efficient appliances and heating systems to cut down on energy consumption and reduce greenhouse gas emmissions.

2007 Waste Bio-oil Supply Survey  77 KB

Read about the potential of bio-oil as an alternate energy resource here in Yukon.

2007 Push Reel Mower Rebate Program Final Report  41 KB

A summary of the "Reel Mower" campaign where people who purchased a people-powered mower were eligible for a cash rebate upon submitting an application form and proof of purchase.

Whitehorse Emission Testing Clinic  427 KB

This is the final report on the Emission testing clinic held in Whitehorse September 20 and 21, 2007.

Bibliographic Search on the Potential of Earth Tubes  54 KB

Review the current state of the art of Earth Tubes using a literature search in scientific journals and the Internet.

Yukon Ground Water Heat Potential Study 2003  13 KB

Read this to learn more about the potential for using warm groundwater in the Yukon.

Summary of Yukon Water Wells  258 KB

This is a list of wells, their depths, flow rates, temperatures, PH and other related data.

2005 Village of Mayo Well Rehabilitation and Resource Assessment  60 MB

Report on the feasability to rehabilitate two geothermal wells that were originally drilled in th 1980's, with the intent of heating some community buildings.

Resource Assessment for Heat Potential Study Village of Haines Junction  11 MB

Describes the potential to use Haines Junction's artesian well water (at a temperature of 16.9ºC) in combination with a heat pump system to warm the Haines Junction Convention Centre.

Vanier School Ground Source Heat Pump Project Hydrological Assessment  1.6 MB

This is a 2002 study of two warm water aquifers underlying the Whitehorse subdivision of Riverdale.

2007 GreenHoG Handbook  1.6 MB

Read the Handbook to learn how to save money, save energy and reduce green house gas emissions.

2007 Project Porchlight Yukon Final Report  151 KB

See how Project Porchlight Yukon was a practical tool for helping Yukoners save energy, money and the environment.

2006 Clothes Washer Rebate Final Report  120 KB

This project showed that there is a high level of interest among Yukoners in energy efficient washing machines. We hope that projects of this nature will continue to help Yukoners keep energy efficiency in mind when purchasing appliances.

2006 Christmas Light Exchange Final Report  103 KB

See how this project brightened theYukon Christmas season while lightening Yukoners' power bills.

Compact Fluorescent Lights are Safe  39 KB

Read this article to learn more about this topic.

Interested in learning how to live ‘off the grid’ in the Yukon? Find out more from our Off-Grid Residential Renewable Energy Project guide.

This publication tells the story of commercial and institutional buildings in the Yukon. It shows the potential for better building practices that can produce more efficient buildings that have lower impacts on the environment and provide good working and public spaces.

This paper has been prepared to enhance the baseline understanding of Yukon energy issues. It describes Yukon energy capacity, energy markets and energy uses.

 Residential energy end use survey: Summary of results  549 KB

This document presents the answers to the Residential Energy End Use Survey, which was commissioned by the Energy Solutions Centre and Yukon Development Corporation to supplement Yukon Housing's Community Housing Surveys. The survey was undertaken in June of 2001 by the Yukon Bureau of Statistics.

This publication examines the history of improvements in home energy efficiencies that led to present-day R-2000 and green home building techniques. Included is a self-help section with basic tips for the new home builder, renovator or house buyer to consider, as well as a look at what modern green home pioneers are doing.

This publication follows the history of wood use in the Yukon, with a look to what the future might hold for this traditional Yukon energy source. It includes excellent advice on wood stove selection and installation, obtaining fuel and burning cleanly. It also features many historic photos as well as full colour photos from our time.

 Wind Climate in Yukon Mountainous Terrain  5.1 MB

Read Dr. Pinard's PHD thesis to learn more about the wind energy potential and the wind climate of the Yukon. Dr. Pinard also includes chapters on wind monitoring in the Yukon and the history of wind exploration and development in the Yukon.

Wind energy researcher, J.P. Pinard, presents his work analyzing measurements from Whitehorse upper-air and nearby mountaintop stations with a focus on wind energy development in the region.

Wind energy consultant, John Maissan explores the problems of rime icing on wind turbines and how to overcome them.

Power Point presentation by wind energy consultatnt, John Maissan.

Power Point presentation by wind energy consultant, John Maissan.

Power Point presentation by wind energy consultant, John Maissan.

Power Point presentation by wind energy consultant, John Maissan.

In this report wind energy consultant, John Maissan describes the role that wind energy could play in meeting the energy needs of remote, small communities and recommends an approach to viably utilizing this technology.

Wind energy researcher, JP Pinard presents his work simulating the wind climate of the mountainous terrain in the southern Yukon using the Wind Energy Simulation Toolkit (WEST) developed by the Recherche en Prévision Numérique (RPN) group of Environment Canada and compares the simulation to measurements in the field.

This presentation by wind researcher JP Pinard provides an overview of studies of the wind flow regimes in the mountainous regions of the Yukon.

Wind energy researcher, JP Pinard explores the suitability of existing computer models in assessing wind energy potential over complex terrain.

The story of wind generation in the Yukon. With superb photographs of the people and places that are part of the Yukon's wind industry, this story depicts the history and the challenge of wind energy development in the Yukon and the current research being done to map the Yukon's wind.

The story of hydropower in the Yukon. This story takes an indepth look at hydropower technology and its long history in the Yukon. Great maps, great photographs and a look to the future for smaller, more environmentally sound hydro power round this story out.

This publication provides an overview of alternative energy technologies that have been or could be developed in the Yukon, and the issues affecting their development.

This article provides an overview of the extent of the Yukon's coal resource and the factors affecting its development.

This provides an overview of hydro development in the Yukon and the issues affecting its development.

This publication provides an overview of the extent of the Yukon's oil and gas resources and the factors affecting their development.

This article provides an overview of wind development in the Yukon and the factors affecting its development.

Wood  2.8 MB (1997)

An overview of the extent of the Yukon's wood fuel resource and the factors affecting its development.