COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR – Yellowknife Permanent position The Arctic Energy Alliance (AEA) is a not-for-profit organization, established in 1997 to help communities, consumers, producers, regulators and policy makers to work together to reduce the costs of environmental impacts of energy and utility services in the Northwest Territories (NWT). The AEA is supported by various territorial departments … Read more
We’ve published the results of a study that tested cold-climate air-source heat pumps under real-world conditions in Yellowknife. Heat pumps are becoming an increasingly common way to heat homes and other buildings, but there is little data on how they work in the Northwest Territories’ unique climate. We’ve also had a lot of people ask … Read more
We’re excited to be adding three new staff members to our team so that we once again have people in every region of the NWT. Our new team members are: Patrick is getting our office up and running again in Inuvik. Deniele is in our office in Norman Wells. And Zabey is based in Yellowknife, … Read more
Inuvik is the latest community in the NWT to complete a new community energy plan (PDF). The Town of Inuvik completed its new plan in October. The exercise of community energy planning is about finding local solutions to challenges around using energy for heat and electricity, as well as around energy conservation and efficiency. In … Read more
The Arctic Energy Alliance and the Wood Pellet Association of Canada are pleased to share that the agenda for the Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, January 26-28, 2026, is almost finalized. Here is what you can expect so far: Day 1: Setting the Stage and Exploring the Supply Chain Bioenergy in Canada’s … Read more
This course is now full but still open for registrations. If you register, we’ll put your name on a waiting list and we’ll let you know if a spot becomes available for you. Are you responsible for operating a biomass boiler? Join us Biomass Boiler Operator Training course, delivered by experts from Fink Machine. Doors … Read more
Updated Nov. 10, 2025 Arctic Energy Alliance and the Wood Pellet Association of Canada are excited to announce the Arctic Bioenergy Summit and Tour—Sustainable Bioenergy for Northern Communities: Reliable. Affordable. Local. in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, January 26-28, 2026. This in-person event replaces the 2026 edition of Northwest Territories Biomass Week, traditionally held the last week … Read more
Good news: the EV charger at our Yellowknife office is up and running again! If you’ve stopped by over the past few months to try to charge your vehicle, you’ve probably noticed that our charger was broken. We’ve got a new one installed, and it’s free for public use. You’re welcome to use the charger … Read more
Check out our latest annual report to see what the AEA has been up to over the past year. Here are some of the highlights: Download the full report below:
Starting May 1, our fee for energy evaluations of existing homes will be increasing by $50. For most homes, the new fee will be $200 + GST, up from the current price of $150 + GST. The full cost of a home energy evaluation is heavily subsidized by the Government of the Northwest Territories, but … Read more