Territorial Power Support Program
The true cost of electricity in small communities is often more than $1 per kWh. The GNWT subsidizes the first 700 kilowatt hours to the Yellowknife rate, currently 26.20 cents per kWh. That’s a big incentive to manage your electricity use. Any use over 700kWh is charged at the actual rate it costs to produce power in your community and deliver it to your residence.
Approximately 80% of our customers use less than 700 kilowatt hours per month. We’ve done hundreds of energy audits in homes across the NWT. We’ve helped people make small changes that add up to a big difference on their monthly bills. We’ve done the math and it’s possible to provide for most of your home’s electrical needs within the 700 kWh cap.
To view the energy saving tips on our website click here. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has alternative energy technology funds available for communities, businesses, and residents wanting to cash-in on renewable resources. And the Arctic Energy Alliance has some very good energy management advice on its website.