Whitehorse taxes stifle green energy, say three companies
Three companies who deal in renewable energy say the City of Whitehorse should cut them a break on taxes. Yukon Energy estimates that city taxes on a new battery storage project could reach $297,000 a year.
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Yukon Energy CEO describes "punitive" taxes, says bill for one project could reach $279,000 a year
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Posted: Jan 29, 2021 8:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 29
Yukon Energy uses diesel and liquefied natural gas in addition to hydroelectric power. It's developing a $30 million battery storage project and takes issue with the level of taxation for the project in Whitehorse.(Mike Rudyk/CBC)