April 1, 2026: Rate Changes & Billing
Residential bills will see a noticeable increase beginning April 1, 2026, primarily because two government affordability rebates are ending at the same time that two Yukon Energy rate riders are increasing.
Here are the main contributors to the bill change:
- End of the Winter Electrical Affordability Rebate (+3.4c/kWh)
- End of the Affordability Rate Relief Rebate (+2.7c/kWh)
- Increases to Yukon Energy’s Rider J (Revenue Shortfall Rider) and J1 (Temporary True-Up) with combined impact of approximately 6.3%
Questions?
If you have questions about the increases to Riders J or J1, Yukon Energy can help.
For questions about government rebate programs, please contact the Yukon Government. Email energy@yukon.ca or call 1-800-661-0408.
For billing questions or further support, contact our customer service team.
What You Should Know
The main reason your bill is going up in April is because the two government rebates that were lowering bills have now ended. In addition, the YUB approved increases in Yukon Energy’s Rider J and Rider J1 after finalizing the review of Yukon Energy’s 2025-27 GRA. These changes together are what’s causing the increase.
The Yukon Government rebates that helped lower electricity bills were targeted at the winter season and are scheduled to end on March 31, 2026. The Winter Electrical Affordability rebate will resume on October 1, 2026 and will provide further support to customers according to the latest budget.
Each household will see a different increase because it depends on how much electricity you use each month. The rebates that ended applied to the first 1,000 kilowatt‑hours, so homes that use around that amount will see the biggest percentage change.
Read the news release from the Yukon Government for further information about the Affordability Rate Relief announcement.
Example: March vs April Customer Bill Impact
Based on Residential: 1,000kWh/Month
| March Bill | April 1 Changes | April Adjustment | April Bill | April % Impact | |
Utility Rates & Riders |
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|
|
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|
Base Charges (Approved 2011) |
$136 |
No Change |
- |
$136 |
- |
|
AEY Rider R: Rate Adjustment |
$20 |
14.38% → No Change |
- |
$20 |
- |
|
YEC Rider J: Revenue Shortfall |
$126 |
92.95% → 100.23% |
+$10 |
$136 |
+4.2% |
|
YEC Rider J1: Temporary True Up |
$13 |
9.45% → 15.91% |
+$9 |
$22 |
+3.7% |
Government Affordability Programs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Winter Electrical Affordability Rebate |
($34) |
-3.377 ¢/kWh → ended/paused |
+$34 |
$0 |
+14.4% |
|
Affordability Rate Relief Rebate |
($27) |
-2.674 ¢/kWh → ended/paused |
+$27 |
$0 |
+11.4% |
Total Bill (excl. GST) |
$234 |
|
+$79 |
$314 |
+33.8% |
Make Budgeting Easier
Make managing your electricity costs easier with our Budget Payment Plan, which lets you spread your annual power costs into equal monthly payments so you always know what to expect. By signing up between April and May, you can smooth out the highs and lows of seasonal electricity use—especially if you heat with electricity—and enjoy predictable monthly bills all year long.
For more information, visit:
Rate Rider Information
For more information about all the Yukon Rate Riders, visit: