Energy, Mines, and Resources
Energy Solutions Directory
Use this directory to find Yukon-based providers of renewable energy and energy efficient products and services. The directory presents a mix of private companies, government agencies and non-profit, non-government agencies.
Arctech Ventilation
P.O. Box 32111
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y0B 5P9, Canada
Telephone: 867.667.6182
Energy Efficiency
- Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) systems sales, parts and service
Arctech Ventilation is the authorized Venmar HRV service company for the Yukon.
Carmacks Geo-source Ventures
P.O. Box 8
Carmacks, Yukon
Y0B 1C0, Canada
Telephone: 867.332.1609
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Mechanical supplies and equipment
- Sheet metal products
- Excavating and ground works
- Insulation/vapour barrier
- Water works and supplies
- Source and supply packages that come with instruction and training for self-build
Carmacks Geo-source Ventures has 30 years of experience in design, engineering and contracting HVAC systems, boilers, heat pumps, geothermal and solar applications, both new and retrofit. The company offers consulting and supply of many types of equipment and products.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
Journeyman Sheet Metal Mechanic
Licensed Gas Fitter
Electrical Endorsement
Certified HVAC Designer
Certified Heating & Services
21 Carlisle Place
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 6V4, Canada
Telephone: 867.668.4328
Email: lcouch@whtvcable.com
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- New fuel tanks and replacement fuel tanks
- Olsen oil furnaces
- Kerr oil furnaces
- Nortron Electric Furnaces
- Valley Comfort wood stoves
- Napolean wood or gas stoves
- HRV systems
Certified Heating & Services provides professional customer-based service for new home installation or retrofit of high efficiency oil heating systems, wood heating systems and ventilation systems.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Journeyman oil burner mechanic with over 20 years in the Yukon Heating Industry
Certified HRAI Residential Mechanical Ventilation Installation and Certified HRAI Residential Mechanical Ventilation Design
Duncan's Limited
106 Copper Road
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2Z6, Canada
Telephone: 867.667.6613
Fax: 867.668.4502
Email: steve@duncansltd.com
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
Solar Hot Water
- Geothermal Heating Systems
- Commercial Heating Systems
- Ventilation Systems
- Air Conditioning
- Plumbing including Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems, Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems and Heat Pumps
- Custom Metal Fabrications
Duncan's Limited is a commerical mechanical contracting company involved in all aspects of commerical mechanical work. They are also a sheet metal and light plate fabrication company.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Staff includes plumbers, sheet metal mechanics, gas fitters, oil burner mechanics and welders.
Fred's Plumbing and Heating
151 Industrial Rd., Unit #7
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2V3, Canada
Telephone: 867.667.6441
Fax: 867.667.6442
Email: mail@fredsplumbing.ca
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Viessman Boilers
- Pacific Energy Wood Stoves
- Monitor Heaters
- Tulikivi Wood Stoves
- Solar Hot Water
- Geothermal
- Residential Heating and Ventilation Systems
- Installations, service and repair
Fred's has been supplying plumbing and heating appliances, parts, and service for 40 years. Fred’s specializes in water conservation and high-end energy efficient appliances.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Staff includes journeylevel professionals with HRAI certification and combustion courses.
FSC Architects & Engineers
Suite 202-107 Main Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y0B 2A7, Canada
Telephone: 867.633.2400
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Architectural design and construction administration
- Solar hot water
- Solar electric (photovoltaic)
- Micro hydro
- Geothermal
- Biomass (Commercial)
- Commercial heating systems
- Ventilation systems
- Energy auditing (Commercial)
- Building Envelope
- Electrical energy management for industrial and commercial sites
FSC is a muti-disciplined, northern-based architectural and engineering firm with offices in Whitehorse, Yellowknife, Iqaluit and Edmonton and has been in business since 1976. FSC provides services in architecture as well as electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and environmental engineering with extensive experience in northern projects that include various types of buildings, water and waste-water facilities, energy management, energy reduction systems, low-impact buildings and alternative energy systems. The company has multiple, registered professional engineers and architects on staff, including LEED-Accredited professionals.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Multiple registered professional engineers and architects on staff.
Full support staff of technologists and technicians.
Extensive experience in all three northern territories and arctic Russia.
Multiple LEED-Accredited professionals on staff.
Green Oil Recover & Recycling
104-108 Elliott St.
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 6C4, Canada
Telephone:867.668.2484
Renewable Energy
- pick up waste vegetable oil from local restaurants
- process waste vegetable oil into biodiesel for use in boilers and vehicles
Green Oil Recover and Recyling picks up waste vegetable oil (WVO) from many local restaurants in the Whitehorse area and processes it into biodiesel for use in vehicles and filtered WVO for boiler use for heating. The company began in June of 2006.
Hurlburt Enterprises Inc.
P.O. Box 33058
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 5Y5, Canada
Telephone: 867.633.5192
Fax: 867.633.6222
Email: hurlburt@northwestel.net
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Install complete wood boiler systems in commercial and residential applications
- Custom fabrication of insulation to meet most required needs for the building industry
- Solar electric (photovoltaic) - supply only
- Residential heating systems - design, supply and install wood and oil heating systems
- Commercial heating systems - design, supply and install wood and oil heating systems
- Energy efficient heat trace (self regulating)
Hurlburt Enterprises Inc. has been in business for 10 years, providing the Yukon with both residential and commercial heating packages. The company's complete packages include consultation, system design, supply and installation. Products include “Warmrite” in-floor heating alternatives. New product lines are added regularly.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Journeylevel tradespeople contracted on staff.
JP Pinard, P.Eng., MSc., PhD
703 Wheeler Street
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 2P6, Canada
Telephone: 867.393.2977
Email: jpp@northwestel.net
Renewable Energy
- Wind pre-feasibility studies
- Wind data analysis
- Research related to wind climate, wind energy, and renewable energy
- Installation of wind monitoring stations (10 to 60 m towers)
Since 1996 JP Pinard has been providing wind energy assessment services for clients in the Yukon, NWT, Alaska, Northern Quebec and Northern BC. The focus of his work is in diesel communities where wind energy can be most effective at reducing carbon emissions and empowering the remote community. The services that he provides are analysis of historical wind data, site prospecting, reporting, wind monitoring station installation, and general consultation for small wind systems under 300 kW.
Qualifications / Accreditations
11 years experience in wind energy assessments/prospecting.
MSc in atmospheric sciences related to wind climate near surface.
PhD
Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd.
26-1114 First Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1A3, Canada
Telephone: 867.633.6874
Email: Tony@kza.yk.ca
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Sustainable Building Design
- Urban Planning
- Project & Construction Management
- Renewable Energy Systems & Building Envelope Design
- Solar hot water
- Solar electric (photovoltaic)
- Geothermal
- Public Education and Outreach
- Residential Heating Systems
- Commerical Heating Systems
- Ventilation Systems
Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd is a Whitehorse-based design architecture and planning firm.
Together with their partner firm, Zeko Design Build, KZA is a multi-disciplinary team of 14 personnel including urban planners, architects, developers, general contractors and carpenters. Kobayashi + Zedda Architects is the largest Yukon design firm. Zeko is one of the Yukon’s most active private developers, having constructed over $5 million worth of multi-residential projects in the past 3 years.
The two firms offer long-range planning and visioning abilities, architectural design solutions and hands-on knowledge of construction processes and market forces. An intimate understanding of each phase of the design process has allowed KZA to make informed and creative recommendations and improve service to their clients.
Since its inception, the firm has realized more than 500 design projects in the Yukon and northern BC. These projects vary in scale from private residential renovations to the new $32 million Canada Winter Games multiplex currently designed in collaboration with Barr/Ryder Architects & Planners of Edmonton.
The firm has a combined experience of 40 years working in the Yukon in every eco-region of the Territory. Recently, the firm has become recognized throughout Canada for its First Nations and energy efficient architecture
Qualifications / Accreditations
Registered members of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia
Registered members of the Canadian Institute of Planners
Leading Edge Projects Inc.
219 Falcon Drive
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 0A2, Canada
Telephone: 867.668.3535
Fax: 867.668.3533
Email: john@leprojects.com
Renewable Energy
- Wind resource assessment
- Icing and cold climate issue identification
- Feasibility studies
- Equipment identification and selection
- Management advice and assistance in solar electric, small wind (under 300kW) and micro hydro installations
Leading Edge Projects Inc. is a consulting company with expertise in wind and other renewable energy. Leading Edge can assist clients in wind resource assessment, in identifying cold and icing climate issues, identifying wind generation equipment options, feasibility assessments, and installations. The company also possesses some expertise in isolated community wind diesel systems. Leading Edge has assisted industrial, utility, and community based clients across North America since it was formed in 2003.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Registered Professional Engineer
Additional training and experience in wind development
Nordic Mechanical Systems
22 Takhini Ave.
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 3N4, Canada
Telephone: 867.668.4634
Email: paul@klondikecycleworks.com
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- Complete HVAC system design and installation
- Digital control design and installation for new HVAC systems and upgrades
- Heat loss and ventilation calculation services
- Solar hot water
- Wood heating systems (Residential)
- Residential heating systems
- Commercial heating systems
- Ventilation systems
- Energy auditing (Commercial or Residential)
Nordic Mechanical Systems offers complete HVAC system and controls design and installation services for residential and light commercial buildings. The company specializes in high efficiency hot water heating system design and installation, as well as retrofits and upgrades to existing systems using oil, electric or propane fueled appliances. Nordic Mechanical Systems also offers control system upgrades to existing systems to maximize operating efficiency. Nordic Mechanical Systems is owned and operated by Paul Christensen, who has over 20 years experience in the HVAC trades and mechanical engineering fields as a Journeyman Plumber and Building Mechanical Systems Engineering Technologist.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Building Mechanical Systems Engineering Technologist (SAIT 2002)
Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter
Northerm Windows and Doors
#1-17 Burns Rd.
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 4Z3, Canada
Telephone: 867.668.7474 or 867.667.7332 Toll Free 1.800.661.0442
Fax: 867.668.7474 or 867.667.7472
Email: daborud@northerm.yk.ca or cisaak@northerm.yk.ca
Energy Efficiency
- Windows (Energy Star rated) (I.G.M.A. Certified)
- Doors (Metal Insulated & Fiberglass)
- Garage/Overhead Doors
- Autoglass
- Sealed Units (I.G.M.A. Certified)
- Decorative Glass
- Flat Glass
- Skylights (Energy Star Compliant)
For 23 years Northerm has been specializing in the manufacturing and fabricating of standard and custom built windows and doors for the extreme northern climate. Northerm is an Energy Star partner as well as the only I.G.M.A Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance-certified sealed unit producer in the Yukon. The company also supplies and installs all auto glass and related items.
Qualifications / Accreditations
C.S.A. – A440. 2-04
I.G.M.A. Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified
ER (Energy Rating) EL (Energy Level) To Zone “D” Compliance
Olsen’s Resource Consulting
Box 20145 Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 7A2, Canada
Telephone: 867.668.5234
Email: craig.olsen@northwestel.net
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Indoor air quality assessment
- Heating system design
- Ventilation system design
- Renewable energy system design for small wind (under 300 kW) and solar electric systems
- Home electrical energy assessment
Olsen’s resource consulting has been in business since 1996, promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy. Most of the work of this company has been in the residential sector and includes consulting services on energy efficient design, heating system design, ventilation system design, off grid electrical system design, household electrical energy usage and indoor air quality assessment.
Olsen’s Resource Consulting is also involved in commercial wind analysis and First Nation community housing stock assessment.
Qualifications / Accreditations
HRAI certification for residential heat loss/gain, residential air system design, residential mechanical ventilation system installation and design
Hot 2000 building assessment training
R2000 training
Ultrafine particle investigator training
CMHC indoor air quality investigator
Photovoltaic systems design
Solar 2
104 – 200 Lobird Rd.
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 5V5, Canada
Telephone: 867.633.5521
Fax: 867.633.5521
Email: krs@lincsat.com
Renewable Energy
- Rural residential solar electric (photovoltaic) systems (utilizing Xantrex equipment) installations
- YTG Rural Electrification Program installations
- Utility interconnect systems
- Limited component sales
Solar 2 is a full service renewable energy business providing photovoltaic (solar electric) energy systems to rural residences in the Whitehorse area and throughout the Yukon.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Xantrex certified dealer
Electrical Contractor (Solar)
Journeyman certificates / Factory training and certification / 25+ yrs experience in electronics, communications and electronic instrumentation fields
Sourdough Plumbing & Hot Water Heating
P.O. Box 10034
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 7A1, Canada
Telephone: 867.668.7766
Email: yukonwerner@northwestel.net
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Pipefitting
- Plumbing
- Ventilation
- Fire protection
- Solar hot water
- Micro hydro
- Geothermal
- Biomass (Commercial)
- Wood heating systems (Residential)
- Residential heating systems
- Commercial heating systems
- Ventilation systems
Sourdough Plumbing and Hot Water Heating has over 40 years of experience in installing conventional and renewable heating systems. The company specializes in high efficiency modern hot water heating systems for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers. System designs are based on computerized heat loss calculations. Installations apply European workmanship.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Swiss Trades Certificate
Swiss Welding Certificate
Swiss Oil Burner Mechanic Certificate
HRAI Residential Mechanical Ventilation Design and Installation Certificates
Sow’s Ear Builders and Energy
Telephone: 867.334.2076 or 867.667.6574
Email: tulagaq@northwestel.net Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Solar hot water
- Solar electric (photovoltaic)
- Small wind (under 300 kW)
- Wood heating systems (Residential)
- Residential heating systems
Sow's Ear Builders and Energy is a local business providing green building and energy options. The company focuses on building passive solar timber frame straw bale buildings with local, low embodied energy materials.
Sow's Ear and Energy supplies and installs solar panels, wind generators, solar hot water and energy efficient boilers and in floor heating products. The company is available from the design to finishing stage of the project.
Wayne Wilkinson
7 Ketza Rd.
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 3V3, Canada
Telephone: 867.667.4933
Email: wilkinson@northwestel.net
Energy Efficiency
- Balance Heat Recovery Ventilation Systems (HRV's)
- Conduct Energy Audits for EcoENERGY Retrofit -- Homes and for R-2000
Wayne Wilkinson has over thirty years of construction experience, 'North of 60' and has conducted over 2000 energy audits.
Yukon Energy Corporation
Box 5920
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 6S7, Canada
Telephone: 867.393.5333 Email:janet.patterson@yec.yk.ca
Renewable Energy
- Micro Hydro and Large Hydro Electrical Generation and Transmission
- Small Wind (under 300 kW) Electrical Generation and Transmission
- Public Education and Outreach
Established in 1987, Yukon Energy is a publicly-owned electrical utility that operates as a business, at arms length from the Yukon government. The company is the main generator and transmitter of electrical energy in the Yukon and works with its parent company Yukon Development Corporation to provide Yukoners with a sufficient supply of safe, reliable electricity and related energy services. Yukon Energy's headquarters are located near the Whitehorse Rapids hydro plant in Whitehorse, with community offices in Mayo, Faro and Dawson City. There are about 15,000 electricity consumers in the territory. Yukon Energy directly serves approximately 1,700 of these customers, most of whom live in and around Dawson City, Mayo and Faro. Indirectly, Yukon Energy provides power to many other Yukon communities (including Whitehorse, Carcross, Carmacks, Haines Junction, Ross River and Teslin) through the Yukon Electrical Company Limited. Yukon Electric buys wholesale power from Yukon Energy and sells it to retail customers in the territory.
Qualifications / Accreditations
Member of the Canadian Electricity Association, the Canadian Standards Association, the Institute of Corporate Directors and the association of Professional Engineers, plus a number of Yukon associations including the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, the Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce and the Klondike Placer Miners’ Association.
|
No Warranties Liability |