Solar Calculator Whitehorse — 2026 Savings Estimate
Whitehorse receives 1,840 sun hours/year. See how much you can save with solar panels powered by ATCO Electric Yukon electricity rates.
1,840
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$145/mo
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ATCO Electric Yukon
Primary Utility
6 kW
Avg System Size
Solar Energy in Whitehorse, Yukon
Whitehorse is a viable location for residential solar energy. According to Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) solar irradiance data, Whitehorse receives 1,840 sun hours per year. With an average monthly electricity bill of $145 from ATCO Electric Yukon, homeowners can see significant savings by going solar.
A typical 6 kW solar system in Whitehorse produces approximately 660 kWh per year, enough to offset a significant portion of average household electricity consumption. You can verify solar potential for your specific address using the NRCan Photovoltaic Potential Map.
The primary utility in Whitehorse is ATCO Electric Yukon, serving the majority of residential customers. Yukon offers net metering, allowing you to earn credits for surplus solar energy exported to the grid.
Individual homeowners are not eligible for the federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (limited by the Canada Revenue Agency to taxable Canadian corporations and REITs). With rising electricity rates, solar panel payback periods in Whitehorse are typically 10 years on average, with 15+ years of production beyond that.
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Solar Incentives Available in Whitehorse
No federal tax credit for homeowners in 2026
The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit is limited to taxable Canadian corporations and REIT mutual fund trusts — individual homeowners cannot claim it. The Canada Greener Homes Grant is closed. The Canada Greener Homes Loan stopped accepting new applications on 1 October 2025. Provincial and municipal programs are the routes available to Whitehorse homeowners.
How Much Can You Save With Solar in Whitehorse?
Estimates based on 6 kW system, 1840 sun hours/year, and current ATCO Electric Yukon rates. Your actual savings may vary based on roof orientation, shading, and consumption patterns.
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Data Sources & References for Whitehorse Solar
- • NRCan Solar Resource Data — Sun hours and solar irradiance for Whitehorse
- • NRCan Photovoltaic Potential Maps — Address-level solar output estimates
- • Canada Revenue Agency: Clean Technology ITC eligibility — Confirms the credit is available only to taxable Canadian corporations and REITs (business only, not individual homeowners)
- • Open Canada: Solar Radiation Data — Annual solar radiation dataset
— Data sources: NRCan, ATCO Electric Yukon, Government of Canada
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada (60.72°N, 135.06°W)