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SaskEnergy completes investigation into Prud’homme cavern wellhead fire; decommissions affected underground storage cavern

SaskEnergy has completed the investigation into the October 2014 gas release and fire at its Prud’homme natural gas storage facility east of Saskatoon. The nine-day incident began October 11 th, 2014 at one of the seven underground natural gas storage caverns at the facility. No one was hurt in the incident, and no service was lost to any residential, business or industrial customer. The gas release was safely contained on October 17th with the installation of a new wellhead; safety testing and site clearance were completed two days later. The remaining caverns at the site were not impacted...

Safety patrols prepare for summer construction season

The Sask 1 st Call Safety Patrols will enter their third year of operation on May 2 nd, and will continue promoting safe digging across the province until the construction season ends Oct 31 st. Thanks to the Safety Patrols and other damage prevention programs, the Crown utilities have seen a 32 per cent reduction in damage to underground facilities since 2014. “Face-to-face discussion and education are the heart and soul of this program,” said Daryl Posehn, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA). “Contractors and homeowners respond very well when a patroller...

Appliances

Natural gas appliances are clean-burning, reliable and cost less to operate than other fuel options. Contact a SaskEnergy Network Member to increase the comfort of your home or business.

Business Rates

Effective as of November 1, 2021 Small Commercial The following rates apply if your annual gas consumption is less than 100,000 m 3. Full Service Basic Monthly Charge: $38.50 Delivery Charge: $0.0811 per m 3 Commodity Rate: $0.1278 per m 3 ($3.20/GJ) Delivery Service Basic Monthly Charge: $38.50 Delivery Charge: $0.0811 per m 3 Commodity Rate: Gas Retailer Contract Price Minimum bill amount is equal to the Basic Monthly Change. Other charges are applied to your bill as required. The Commodity Rate in dollars per cubic metre ($/m 3) may be converted to a rate in dollars per gigajoule ($/GJ) by...

Non-Serviced Property

Getting gas to customers As part of our province-wide natural gas distribution system, gas lines can exist where there is no individual service. If your proposed work is on a property or parcel of land that does not have a natural gas service connection such as an alleyway, greenspace, ditch or unserviced lot, but gas lines are present, written permission is required to proceed. How to Proceed Request a line locate and review the record of locate once all the underground lines have been marked. Review the list of activities and allowable conditions related to your proposed work in SaskEnergy’s...

The Home Energy Legacy Program returns with new furnaces for deserving homeowners

SaskEnergy and Habitat for Humanity have teamed up for the 2016 SaskEnergy Home Energy Legacy Program (HELP). Starting today, three low-income Saskatoon families, selected by Habitat for Humanity, will receive energy efficient upgrades and improvements to their homes – retrofits they would not otherwise be able to afford. Each HELP home will have an ENERGY STAR® qualified furnace installed and depending on requirements, may also receive an ENERGY STAR® qualified water heater, windows or doors, programmable thermostat, attic or basement insulation, water-saving toilets and showerheads...

Crown corporations reach tentative contracts with Unifor

Crown Investments Corporation is pleased to announce that its six Crown corporations have reached tentative agreements with their respective Unifor locals. SaskEnergy, SaskPower, SaskTel, Directwest, SecurTek and SaskWater signed memoranda of agreement today. Details of the agreements will not be available until ratification has been completed by unionized employees at all Crown corporations. “These agreements were reached because dedicated teams were determined to achieve agreements that are fair and beneficial to both the employees and the corporations,” said Blair Swystun, President and CEO...

Fuel Charge Exemption

Complete this form if your building or facility is eligible for a Federal Carbon Tax exemption as defined under the Government of Canada’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act. Before You Begin Complete the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Exemption Certificate and attach to this form. The CRA certificate is required to complete the application process. Refer to your SaskEnergy bill to include your account number and the delivery service point ID with your submission. If you have multiple buildings, you will be asked to provide information and supporting documentation for each property. For more...

Gas Retailers

Buying from a third-party supplier Gas Retailers are independent suppliers and are not affiliated with/or endorsed by SaskEnergy. In Saskatchewan, you have the option to buy natural gas from an authorized Gas Retailer if your annual consumption is less than 660,000 m 3. Similar to any purchase decision, it’s important to educate yourself on whether you are dealing with a reputable company and to understand the contract you are signing. SaskEnergy can’t provide advice, recommendations, or guarantees related to a supply contract, credit worthiness, or business practices of a Gas Retailer...

Consequences of Hitting a Gas Line

Don't take chances! Safe digging and damage prevention is everyone’s responsibility. Getting a line locate is free but hitting a buried utility line is not. Ignoring the steps or rushing to get the job done can have serious consequences for you and people down the line. Having a safe work plan in place means everyone will make it home at the end of the day. Gas line contact can result in the following: Personal injury or death Equipment and property damage Loss of natural gas service and other essential services in the area Loss of construction time and lengthy project delays Environmental...

Doug Kelln to retire as SaskEnergy President at the end of 2016

Kelln Has Served the Crown Sector for 34 Years Premier Brad Wall today announced that SaskEnergy President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Doug Kelln will be retiring, effective January 2, 2017. Born and raised in Wadena, Kelln received his Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1982. He then joined the Gas Division of SaskPower until 1988, when he transferred to the organization that became SaskEnergy. Kelln served in numerous engineering and senior management roles with SaskEnergy and its subsidiary TransGas until his appointment as President and CEO in...

Infrastructure Investment and Record Demand Lead to Successful 2019-20 for SaskEnergy

In 2019-20, demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial transmission customers increased for the fifth straight year and contributed to the Corporation’s highest-ever level of transportation and storage revenue. In addition, the record for customers’ daily natural gas consumption in the province was broken on three consecutive days, with a peak of 1.55 Petajoules on January 15, 2020. Core operations remained a focus, as SaskEnergy invested $330 million to expand natural gas storage and delivery capacity for customers throughout Saskatchewan. While investing in system capacity, safety and reliability...

No Heat

Appliance Repair Are you turning up the thermostat but no heat is coming from the register? In most cases, the loss of heat will be an issue with your furnace or thermostat and not your natural gas service. To help you troubleshoot and diagnose the issue, we recommend you contact your local SaskEnergy Network Member or your licensed heating contractor. They offer expert advice on natural gas appliances and will determine if they need to make a service call. SaskEnergy does not sell or repair natural gas appliances. Service Outage In the rare instance there is a disruption to natural gas...

SaskEnergy Rate Reduction to Lowest Level in 19 Years Could be Wiped Out by Federal Carbon Tax

Starting today, Saskatchewan homeowners and businesses will see their natural gas rates reduced. However, the savings may be only temporary if the federal carbon tax is imposed on SaskEnergy customers. SaskEnergy’s commodity rate drops from $3.65/Gigajoule (GJ) to $2.95/Gigajoule (GJ) today, which is the lowest rate offered to customers since 1999. SaskEnergy has applied to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for an even lower rate of $2.65/GJ, which would come into effect on April 1, 2019. The Government of Saskatchewan approved SaskEnergy’s request for an interim November 1 rate to allow...

Lowest SaskEnergy Commodity Rates in 20 Years Approved by Government; Savings Eliminated by Federal Carbon Tax

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved changes recommended by the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel to SaskEnergy’s Commodity and Delivery Service Rates. SaskEnergy’s Commodity Rate will be lowered from $3.65/Gigajoule(GJ) to $2.575/GJ, the lowest rate in 20 years, and the Delivery Service Rate will increase by 3.4 per cent to provide additional funding for safety and infrastructure investments. On April 1, 2019, customers will see these changes to their bills, which would have provided estimated annual savings of $90 per average residential customer. However, starting April 1, 2019...

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Federal Carbon Tax

Carbon charges and your SaskEnergy bill As part of the federal government’s carbon pricing system, a Federal Carbon Tax applies to all fossil fuels, including natural gas, and is calculated based on the amount you use. As a registered natural gas distributor, SaskEnergy collects the required amount each month and remit the charges to the federal government. Amount you are charged The carbon charge on natural gas is a flat rate set by the Government of Canada and is part of a multi-year plan. Each year, the charge will adjust as follows: April 2021 → $40 per tonne ($0.0783 per cubic metre)...