The Carbon Context

Why does it matter?

From 2009 - 2019, the Yukon’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have grown approximately..

24%

16%

of the total GHG emissions in the Yukon come from heating homes and businesses.

Smoke stacks emitting huge amounts of pollutants into the air, reducing air quality and contributing to climate change & warming.

The Solution

Renewable heating helps to reduce peak grid usage by drawing energy during periods of low demand, thereby reducing the likelihood that diesel fuel is required and supporting excess renewable energy when it might not otherwise be used.

Renewable Heating Systems

Reduce peak grid usage by drawing energy during periods of low demand.

Carbon dioxide is emitted by burning fossil fuels to provide energy to our homes and businesses, but is harmful to our planet and air quality. Renewable heating reduces fossil fuel usage significantly.

Minimize reliance on and usage of fossil fuel energy sources by drawing from renewables.

Renewable power capacity is exceeded during periods of high demand, requiring fossil fuel usage. During low demand, there is excess renewable energy that isn't being used. Renewable heating systems take on this excess power & use it efficiently.

Use existing renewable energy power sources more efficiently.

Barriers to Adoption

$12K - $25K

Average cost of renewable heating retrofits

VS.

Median Yukon annual salary

$59K

Yukoners can’t be expected to pay up to 42% of their annual salary to adopt renewable heating. It’s time for a solution.

Logo for the Yukon Renewable Heating Fund, a first-of-its-kind program in the Yukon designed to increase energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions used in space heating.

Yukon Renewable Heating Fund

The Yukon’s First Carbon Offset Program

Contributions to the Renewable Heating Fund go directly towards energy efficiency retrofits and installation of renewable heating systems in Yukon homes.

WHY SUPPORT US

Enabling the Transition Away From Fossil Fuels

For Brands

  • Support local & see your impact in the community

  • Offset your company’s emissions

For People

  • Receive financial assistance for renewable heating

  • Make your home efficient & sustainable

For the Yukon

  • Support a local initiative & economic development

  • Reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions

How to Get Involved

Installing renewable heating systems in new builds increases property value and saves on costly re-installation and retrofitting projects later down the line.

Integrate Renewable Heating in New Build Projects

Get the jump on renewable heating options in new home builds to add extra property value and align projects with the Yukon’s long-term sustainability goals.

Renewable heating in homes drastically reduces the carbon emissions used in the space heating sector, making homes greener, more sustainable, and more aligned with individual beliefs.

Apply for Renewable Heating in Your Home

Interested in getting renewable energy retrofits or system installations? Request an assessment to determine if your home qualifies for the program.

The choice is ours - harmful fossil fuels emitting huge amounts of pollutants, or clean, locally produced, and 100% renewable energy.

Partner With Us to Offset Your Company’s Emissions

Are you a business or organization with operations in the Yukon? Want to give back to the community that supports you? Apply to our carbon offset program.