Generator rental in Yellowknife, NT
Generators delivered to Yellowknife and the surrounding area, by the day, week or month, with fuel, cables, panels, operator and electrician hookup available.
Power outages and weather in Yellowknife
- The 2023 wildfire evacuation began on 16 August and 87% of the city was evacuated by 19 August; the order was lifted on 6 September. Source
- The record low is -51.2 C (1947) and January averages about -26 C. Source
- Giant Mine left about 237,000 tonnes of arsenic trioxide waste about 4 km north of the city, and remediation is under way. Source
Climate in Yellowknife
- Winters are about -26 C in January and the city has the most summer sunshine of any Canadian city. Source
Where generators get used in Yellowknife
- Yellowknife is the dispatch point for the Tibbitt to Contwoyto winter road that supplies diamond and other mines, usually open late January to late March or early April. Source
- Diamonds were found about 300 km north in 1991, and the Ekati and Diavik mines followed. Source
- NTPC has 67.9 MW of local capacity including 30.89 MW from the Jackfish diesel plant, and Northland Utilities serves 6,350 residential and 800 commercial customers. Source
Starting rental rates for Yellowknife
| Generator | Size | Per day | Per week | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inverter generator | up to 3.5 kW | from $65 | from $195 | from $480 |
| Portable generator | 5 to 12 kW | from $110 | from $330 | from $850 |
| Towable diesel generator | 20 to 60 kW | from $320 | from $960 | from $2,500 |
| Industrial generator | 100 to 250 kW | from $700 | from $2,100 | from $5,400 |
| Heavy-duty generator | 350 kW and up | from $1,500 | from $4,500 | from $11,500 |
Starting prices in CAD before tax. Delivery, fuel, cables, panels, operator and electrician time are quoted separately.
Choosing a generator
Pick the class by what you need to power: an inverter for electronics, a portable for a home or tools, a towable diesel for a site or event, an industrial set for a building or plant, or a heavy-duty set for the largest loads.
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Renting a generator in Yellowknife
Do you deliver to Yellowknife?
Yes. We deliver from our fleet to Yellowknife and nearby areas. Delivery is priced by distance and site access. See delivery.
Can an electrician connect the generator in Yellowknife?
We can arrange one. See electrician hookup.
How do I get a price?
Send the quote form with your dates, location and what the generator will power. The quote lists each line.
Tell us what you need
We reply by email with a quote.