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We'll do our best to answer your questions related to electricity for your home or business. If you still can't find what you're looking for, call us to speak with a customer service advisor or visit our downtown Whitehorse office for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need more help?
Call us or visit our office in downtown Whitehorse if you need additional help. We'll always do our best to get you the answers you're looking for.
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How do I pay my bill?
To make it convenient for our customers, we accept many forms of payment. Visit our Paying Your BIll page to learn more.
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How do I read and understand my bill effectively?
Every month, we send Residential and General Service customers a statement of their account. The back of each statement provides additional information for many elements listed on your statement.
If you have more specific questions about your statement or any billing concerns please contact a customer service advisor at 867-633-7000 or 1-800-661-0513.
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Who regulates ATCO Electric Yukon's rates?
We are regulated by the Yukon Utilities Board, which means our rates are reviewed, scrutinized and approved through a quasi-judicial process.
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What is a rate rider?
Rate riders are temporary charges or credits set by the Yukon Utilities Board. They help account for changes between interim and final rates. Riders exist for various reasons and periods of time. We list all of the current rate riders on our website.
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What do I do if I am moving?
If you are a new customer to ATCO Electric Yukon please contact our office with the following information available:
- New residence or business address
- Daytime telephone number
- Date of occupancy
- Employer information
- Mailing address (if different than service address)
- A security deposit may be required for new customers.
If you are an existing customer and you are moving your account, please contact our office with the following information available:
- Date moving out of current address
- Date moving into new address
- Forward mailing address (if required)
Please Note: For changes to services a minimum of 48 hours is required for change to take effect.
For all moving inquires please contact a customer service advisor at 633-7000 or 1-800-661-0513.
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I’m a landlord and/or property manager; how do I list these premises with ATCO Electric Yukon?
Please provide a list of your rental properties with the complete service address, including the name of the city or town.
For any rental properties listed, you will need to choose one of the following options when a tenant vacates the premises:
- Power left on and switched to your name all year: There will be a service fee added to your power bill each time the power is put back in your name. You will be billed under the current rate (customer or demand charge plus energy charge);
- Summer/Winter Combination: Power is turned off during summer months, which are from Apr 15 to Oct 15 but left on and switched to your name during winter months which are from Oct 16 to Apr 14.
There will be a service fee added to your power bill each time the power is put in your name. You will be billed under the current rate (customer or demand charge plus energy charge). Please note that during the summer you must call the office for a reconnect.
Please download the Premise Vacancy Agreement for Rental Properties Form and return it by mail or fax to:
ATCO Electric Yukon
100-1100 Front Street
Whitehorse, YT
Y1A 3T4
Phone: 867-633-7000
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How do I get in touch with someone at ATCO Electric Yukon?
We're always happy to speak with our customers. Get in touch with us in one of the following ways:
- Call us at 633-7000 or 1-800-661-0513.
- Fill out our online contact form
- Visit our office in Whitehorse at 100-1100 Front Street, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3T4.
- Our office hours are 9:00am to 1:00pm, Tuesday to Thursday. Our phones will be answered from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday.
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How long is my billing cycle?
A typical billing cycle is between 27-30 days, however there are times when the cycles exceed 27-30 days (e.g., January bills typically include charges for 32-35 days of consumption). Billing statements always indicate how many consumption days are included.
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Why have I seen an increase in my consumption?
Over the past several years, we've seen a significant increase of more people at home using power. There are more electronics and appliances in our homes that consume power without you knowing.
Try these effective ways to lower your bill:
- Set your thermostat to efficiently warm and cool your home
- Take shorter showers
- Wash clothes in warm or cold water
- Adjust the temperature on your water heater
- Purchase energy-efficient appliances
- Switch to LED lighting
- Install dimmer switches
- Unplug appliances that aren’t in use
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Why is my meter reading always an estimated amount when there are meter readers collecting this data?
Meter reads (collected by ATCO or submitted by the customer) are validated for accuracy each month. We make every effort to validate the meter read before your bill is generated. If a meter read cannot be validated, we use an estimated amount to calculate the charges.Learn more on how to read your own meter.