Becoming Naka Power Utilities (NWT)
Naka Power Utilities (NWT) is the new brand name for the company that is a joint partnership between Denendeh Investments Incorporated (DII) and ATCO.
Naka Power Utilities (NWT) have been lighting up homes and businesses in the Northwest Territories for 70 years. Our Yellowknife office provides services to Yellowknife and N’Dilo. Our office in Hay River services Kakisa, Dory Point, Fort Providence, Sambaa K’e, Wekweeti, Enterprise and the K’at’lodeeche First Nation.
We own, operate and maintain the power poles, power lines and other electrical infrastructure that you see overhead or that is buried underground, five substations and five diesel plants. Through the Public Utilities Board, our costs are fully transparent and any changes to its rates are subject to a formal process which includes scrutiny by customers, municipalities and other users.
We’re proud to share our new video, Rooted in the Land, Powered by the People, which tells the story of Naka Power Utilities (NWT) — a partnership between Denendeh Investments Inc. and ATCO Ltd. This video highlights our commitment to reliable energy, Indigenous ownership, and community-driven progress across the Northwest Territories.
Watch the video to learn more about how Naka Power Utilities (NWT) is building a stronger, more sustainable future for the North.
Naka Power Utilities (NWT) is a joint partnership between ATCO Ltd. and Denendeh Investments Inc. For nearly 40 years, Naka Power Utilities (NWT) have been part owned by Denendeh Investments Incorporated (DII), representing 27 Dene First Nations across the Northwest Territories.
Through this partnership, Denendeh Investments Incorporated is able to invest in Indigenous organizations and initiatives that contribute to sustainable economic and social development. Community members are also encouraged to participate in Naka Power Utilities (NWT) Job Shadowing and Indigenous Placement Program.
As of December 31, 2025, DII increased their ownership stake in Naka Power Utilities (NWT) to 51 per cent.