The Northwest Territories is at a turning point in planning its energy future. Many of our challenges are unique: aging infrastructure, remote and diesel-reliant communities, high fuel costs, declining industry, and the growing impacts of climate change in the North.

Climate change is warming the NWT up to four times faster than the global average. This affects permafrost, shorelines, transportation, and the safety and well-being of our communities. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels is an important part of building a more secure and affordable energy system for the long term.

At the same time, the NWT has major opportunities. We have strong hydro resources in two regions, increasing interest in community-led renewable energy projects, and new technologies—like battery storage and electrification – that can improve reliability and help reduce diesel use and support economic development.

The Future of Energy in the NWT brings together the work happening now across communities, Indigenous governments, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and residents. It includes long-term energy planning, new policies, the Integrated Power System Plan (IPSP), and initiatives that support renewable energy, electrification, and energy security.

Together, these efforts will help the NWT build an energy system that is cleaner, more reliable, and more affordable for future generations.