The Yukon government is dedicating $13 million in the 2026-27 budget to provide electricity rate relief for Yukon residents, including those in Haines Junction. This funding will expand financial support to residential customers to help lower household utility bills during the winter season of 2026-2027.
Minister Ted Laking announced that the expansion aims to help people manage their power costs during the coldest months of the year. The credit is intended to appear directly on utility bills as a way to provide immediate help for families.
Because electricity prices are standardized across the whole territory, people in Haines Junction pay the same rates as those in other communities. Yukon Energy, the territory’s utility provider, uses these rates to cover infrastructure costs and service demands.
The new $13 million program is a separate measure from the existing Winter Energy Affordability Rebate. It was created to help offset recent price increases and shield residents from the rising costs of energy.
