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Air Emissions

Northland Utilities (NWT) operates five diesel-fueled generating plants. The plants are monitored for CO2 emissions, based on the total amount of diesel fuel consumed annually and a CO2 index. Higher emissions in 2003 reflect increased diesel generation as a result of the extended maintenance turnaround of the Taltson hydro plant (owned by the Northwest Territories Power Corporation).

Emission intensity is the amount of CO2 produced per unit of electricity available to consumers.

25kV Conversion Project

In 2004 Northland Utilities in Yellowknife received a permit and license from the Public Utilities Board of the Northwest Territories to convert the existing 5kV distribution system to 25kV. This eight year project will improve the safety, reliability, and capacity of the power system to better serve customers. In addition over the next 25 years 86 GWH’s will be saved in line losses providing environmental benefits to the community.

Waste Management

Materials targeted in Northland Utilities’ reuse, recycle and recovery programs include: