Yukon's integrated grid runs mostly on legacy hydro, with diesel backup in winter and in off-grid communities. Summer solar and local renewables are steadily chipping away at the diesel share.
Approximate figures from public federal and provincial energy profiles — every home and utility territory differs, so treat these as the starting map, not the destination.
Yukon's micro-generation program, which paid homeowners for exported renewable power, has been paused indefinitely on the main grid since late 2023. New grid-tied systems are now best sized for self-consumption, while off-grid homes remain eligible for renewable rebates.
Near-20-hour summer days produce a surge of generation — ideal for off-grid cabins and for homes that use their own power.
Territorial rebates cover heat pumps, biomass, insulation and windows — and the new Dependable Grid program adds rebates for heat pumps paired with non-electric backup heat.
Local wood heat is displacing trucked-in fuel oil across the territory.
Federal programs apply everywhere and usually stack with local ones. Program terms change — confirm details on the official page before applying, and or search by your exact address to add municipal programs.
Canada Revenue Agency — Faster tax write-offs for businesses investing in qualifying clean-energy equipment such as solar. Generally not available to homeowners for a principal residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Transport Canada — Point-of-sale incentive on a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, applied by an enrolled dealer. Vehicles must be made in Canada or a free-trade partner country, and non-Canadian-made vehicles must cost $50,000 or less after discounts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Revenue Agency — Recover part of the GST or federal share of HST paid on a newly built or substantially renovated home used as a primary residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada) — A new federal rebate for homeowners who install an eligible heat pump. You apply online, with no energy audit needed. Approval is promised within 24 hours, and payment within five days of submitting receipts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon / NRCan (OHPA & LCEF) — Income-tested program that covers the full cost of buying and installing a heat pump for low- and middle-income homeowners. You must be pre-approved before installation.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — New since April 2026: pairs a heat pump with a non-electric backup heater to cut winter peak demand on the grid. Aimed at electrically heated homes and new builds.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebate for adding a wood stove, pellet stove or other non-electric backup heater to an electrically heated home. A separate rebate covers switching the primary heat source away from electricity.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebates for a generator transfer switch for backup power during outages, and for replacing an electric water heater with a non-electric one.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebates on ENERGY STAR appliances, with larger amounts in off-grid and diesel communities, and on drain-water heat recovery units.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon (Energy Branch) — Rebate on a cold-climate heat pump for an existing home, with a smaller flat rebate for new homes. Can't be combined with the Dependable Grid dual-fuel rebate.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebates for insulating walls, basements, attics and floors in existing homes, plus air sealing paired with an HRV.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebates for ENERGY STAR windows and for heat or energy recovery ventilators in existing homes.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebate on an efficient wood-burning heating system for homes at least five years old.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Reduced-cost EnerGuide evaluation by a registered energy advisor, used to plan upgrades and qualify for retrofit rebates.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada — Federal funding for northern and Indigenous communities to plan and build renewable energy and efficiency projects that reduce diesel use for heat and power. It funds communities and organizations, not individual homeowners.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon / Yukon Energy — Rebate on smart thermostats and hot water tank controllers when you enrol in Yukon Energy's Peak Smart Home program, which trims your use slightly during peak times.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebate for a home solar PV, wind, micro-hydro or similar system. Grid-connected solar must join the micro-generation program, which is paused on the Yukon grid, so this mostly helps off-grid homes and a few open communities.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebate on the materials for a solar hot water system.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Rebates for building a new home that performs well beyond the building code.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon / Yukon Energy / ATCO Electric Yukon — Pays you for surplus electricity your solar panels or other renewable system send to the grid. New intakes on the Yukon grid are paused with no end date while grid stability is studied.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CMHC — A partial refund of your CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium when you buy or build an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10RBC Royal Bank — A bank loan for energy-efficiency upgrades to your home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Guaranty — A partial mortgage insurance premium refund for borrowers who buy or upgrade to an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Sagen — A mortgage insurance premium refund for buyers of energy-efficient homes, or for owners who complete energy-saving renovations.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Yukon Housing Corporation — Loans and grants for repairs and upgrades, including energy-efficiency work, for households under the income limit. You can combine it with Good Energy rebates.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon — Financing that helps rural property owners bring power or phone and internet service to their property, repaid through property taxes.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Yukon / participating municipalities — Low-interest financing for energy retrofits, repaid through a local improvement charge on your property taxes. Applications are paused until further notice.
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