Yukoners Concerned congratulates Chu Niikwan the economic development arm of the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, for planning and commencing the building of four wind towers on Haeckel Hill.
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)