Sustainability.
Powering the North, Protecting Our Future
At NTPC, renewable energy is not new to us: hydroelectric dams generate 75% of our power in an average year. We are building on this legacy by expanding our renewable energy portfolio, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, and lowering our greenhouse gas emissions.
Fueling Resilience
Sustainability means more than clean energy — it means empowering stronger communities and a more prosperous economy. In alignment with the Government of NWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy and guided by our strategic plan, NTPC is leading the charge toward a cleaner, more reliable future. We are working towards:
Lowered emissions from electricity generation, aligned with the GNWT’s 2030 Energy Strategy
Reduced reliance on diesel, which currently fuels 25 plants across 26 remote communities
Stable rates through cost-efficient renewables and long-term planning
Community partnerships that put local priorities at the heart of our projects
More resilient infrastructure, built to withstand climate and geographic challenges
Our Sustainability Action Plan
We’re taking bold, practical steps to reduce emissions, modernize infrastructure, and build lasting partnerships that benefit people and the planet.
Reducing Fuel Use
Diesel is expensive and produces greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. We’re cutting consumption through:
Increased LNG capacity
Use of summer fuels in communities accessible by road that produce lower greenhouse gas emissions
Fuel-efficient diesel generators
Integrating community solar and wind projects
Supporting Power Purchase Agreements with local providers
Adding more electric heat customers in communities with excess hydro capacity
Expanding Green Energy
Renewables like hydro, solar, and wind are central to our plan:
Refurbishing existing hydro assets
Supporting new hydro development through Indigenous partnerships
Boosting solar, wind, and other forms of renewable generation in diesel communities
Electrifying the Territory
To reach net-zero:
Develop EV corridors and expand electric heating
Extend transmission lines to connect isolated communities
Modernize grids to support distributed and renewable energy
Featured Projects
We’re investing in the things that make reliable power possible.
Government of the Northwest Territories Taltson Hydro Expansion Project
A transformative government-led initiative to connect grids and electrify the North by adding significant clean electricity to the South Slave grid.
Fort Simpson LNG Transition: Cleaner Fuel
Fort Simpson is on the path to a lower-carbon future with the construction of a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant.
EV Infrastructure: Advancing Electric Transportation
Developing an EV charging corridor from Yellowknife to the NWT/Alberta border.
Mining and Industrial: Driving Economic Growth
Pursuing business opportunities with industrial customers, with a focus on the mining industry.
Fort Providence Transmission Line: Connecting Communities
A new transmission line will connect the Hamlet of Fort Providence and Ka'a'gee Tu First Nation (Kakisa) to the Taltson hydro system for the first time.
Fort Smith Voltage Conversion: System Stabilization
Upgrading the electricity service in Fort Smith by increasing the voltage.
Community Solar: Renewable Energy Expand
Green, clean solar power is becoming more prevalent in the energy mix of communities across the NWT.