The GNWT is committed to assessing emerging technologies and exploring policy solutions to support the 2030 Energy Strategy’s goals. Below are studies and reports commissioned by the GNWT as well as reports on the feedback received from partners, stakeholders, and the public during engagement on energy and climate issues. 

Key Studies:

• NWT Hydrogen Study (2025): Assesses the feasibility of using hydrogen as an energy source in the Northwest Territories. Read the full study here.
• Barging Biomass to Remote Communities (2025): Explores barge delivery of biomass (wood pellets) to remote NWT communities. Read the full study here. 
• GHG Emissions Reduction Pathways (2023): Explores technology and economic implications of meeting emissions reduction targets, including net-zero emissions by 2050. Read the full study here.
• Utility Revenue and Fuel-Switching (2021): Examines possible uses of NWT’s surplus hydroelectric capacity for economic and environmental gains. Read the full study here.
• Liquid Biofuels Potential (2021): Investigates biofuels potential in the NWT to displace fossil fuels and reduce emissions. Read the full study here.
• Net Metering and Self-Generation (2021): Reviews existing net metering and community generation policies, estimates the effects of various levels of renewable deployment, and provides recommendations to maximize the use of renewable electricity, reduce GHG emissions, and minimize costs to electricity ratepayers. Read the full study here.
• Renewable Integration in Remote Communities (2021): Assesses whether the 20% cap on intermittent renewables that can be integrated into the electricity grids of remote communities could be increased. Read the full study here. Read the full study here.
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Needs (2020): Assesses electric vehicle adoption potential in the NWT, identifies infrastructure needs, and proposes incentives to encourage sustainable transportation. Read the full study here.

Feedback from partners, stakeholders, and the public:

• Our Energy and Climate Future (2024): Summarizes partners, stakeholders, and public input on revising NWT’s energy approach in the context of the five-year review of the 2030 Energy Strategy. Read more here.
• Visual Dialogue Summary (2024): A booklet capturing insights from the 2023 multilateral dialogue on energy and climate in Yellowknife, in the context of the five-year review of the 2030 Energy Strategy.  Read more here.
• Can Hydrogen Power the North? (2023): What the GNWT heard during an exploratory workshop about prospects for hydrogen production and use in the NWT. Read the full study here. 

Other Publications and Resources

Visit the Resources page to view a full list and links to Energy Publications and Resources