October 27, 2023
The government has a strategy in place to build a sustainable and energy-efficient future. Part of that strategy is the use of biomass as a renewable energy heat source for buildings.
Yukon Green Infrastructure Program
Welcome to the Yukon Green Infrastructure Program blog. This is where we share what the Government of Yukon is doing to tackle climate change impacts in our buildings and other infrastructure and on highways. You’ll find information about how we’re delivering on actions in Our Clean Future: a Yukon strategy for climate change, energy and a green economy.
The Department of Highways and Public Works’ Sustainable Infrastructure Branch manage this blog. We manage the Yukon Green Infrastructure Program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate resilience in government infrastructure.
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August 25, 2023
Humans have relied on fossil fuels for centuries. We have used fossil fuels as sources of energy for our various daily needs since the start of the industrial revolution in the 1760.
June 23, 2023
Why do energy retrofits?
Energy retrofits help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from Government of Yukon buildings.
March 13, 2023
A lot happened in 2022 for the Yukon Green Infrastructure Program!
February 15, 2023
The Yukon has a long history of using wood as a source of energy. Today, many Yukoners heat their homes with woodstoves. This is especially true in communities where sustainably harvested wood is readily accessible.
January 6, 2023
By 2030 we want our greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions to be 30 per cent below 2010 levels. Improving building energy efficiency is a critical part of our action plan to meet this goal.
December 2, 2022
The Government of Yukon is now publishing our buildings’ energy use data via Energy Star Portfolio Manager (ESPM). We hope this data can:
October 14, 2022
Most modern buildings rely on an automated control system. This system’s job is to make sure:
September 28, 2022
How do we think about climate change when making decisions on our roads and buildings? This is a complex challenge that needs to balance many considerations.
September 2, 2022
The Government of Yukon is partnering with Yukon University on a project that'll work to improve the Yukon’s capacity to identify and manage the impacts of climate change on our buildings. The project will run until 2024.