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Provincial government approves SaskEnergy’s commodity rate increase; the lowest rate in Canada

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved SaskEnergy’s application to increase its commodity rate — the first increase in seven years after four consecutive decreases. The new rate will be the lowest in Canada. Effective November 1, 2021, SaskEnergy’s commodity rate changes from $2.575/Gigajoule (GJ) to $3.20/GJ. The adjustment will increase the average residential customer’s bill by $6.16 per month. “SaskEnergy’s commodity rate increase is a reflection of the significant rise in natural gas prices. Gas utilities across Canada are facing the same challenge,” said Ken From, President and...

Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate Program

Terms and Conditions Overview Eligibility Criteria Program Process Eligible Units Rebates Additional Terms & Conditions Documentation 1. Overview The Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate (the “Program”) administered by SaskEnergy Incorporated (“SaskEnergy”) is designed to stimulate investment in energy-efficient equipment (“Unit(s)”) that may reduce natural gas and electrical usage and associated operating costs. The Program is targeted to the residential replacement market (with the exception of heat recovery ventilator Units, or HRVs, which may be eligible in both new and replacement...

SaskEnergy applies for first commodity rate increase in seven years; remains second lowest in Canada

SaskEnergy has applied to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel to increase its commodity rate, which would continue to be the lowest in Western Canada and the second lowest in the country. The proposed commodity rate of $3.15/gigajoule (GJ), up from $2.58/GJ, would increase the average residential customer’s bill by $5.65 per month. SaskEnergy’s commodity rate is a pass-through of market costs, with no profit or loss earned. “Natural gas prices in the open market have essentially doubled since SaskEnergy decreased the commodity rate in 2019. Increased natural gas demand for power generation...

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...

SaskEnergy warning customers of telemarketing scam

SaskEnergy has received reports that individuals claiming to be from SaskEnergy are contacting customers, threatening disconnection of their natural gas service unless a bill payment is made within 30 minutes. The callers are telling customers to pay their most recent bill in a number of ways, including cash or Bitcoin. Calls have been reported in Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Duck Lake, and Gull Lake. One call-back number being used is 1-866-339-0369. This is not a SaskEnergy representative, nor is the line a SaskEnergy phone number. While SaskEnergy does contact customers via phone from...

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...

SaskEnergy declares $29 million dividend in year highlighted by safety, efficiencies and growth

In 2016-17, SaskEnergy recorded income before unrealized market value adjustments of $70 million, compared to $86 million for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2016. The corporation declared a dividend of $29 million to Crown Investments Corporation (CIC), based on 2016-17 income before unrealized market value adjustments. Unrealized market value adjustments were favourable in 2016-17 resulting in a consolidated net income of $146 million. Safety remained the core focus of SaskEnergy’s operations in 2016-17, as the corporation dedicated $91 million toward increasing safety across its more...

SaskEnergy extends carbon monoxide safety rebate

In support of carbon monoxide (CO) safety awareness, and after a successful launch of the program, SaskEnergy is extending its CO alarm rebate offer until March 31, 2021. SaskEnergy initially partnered with retailers across Saskatchewan to offer a $10 rebate on the purchase of CO alarms from November 2, 2020 to January 31, 2021. During the first month, more than 5,000 alarms were purchased as part of the point-of-sale rebate offer. “It is critical that Saskatchewan residents take carbon monoxide safety seriously. Recent events in the province serve as crucial reminders of the risks associated...

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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...

Share the Warmth Grant Program

The Share the Warmth program provides grants for charitable organization who can offer warm clothing, shelter or food services to help our province’s most vulnerable citizens manage our harsh prairie.

Individual Director

Position Description The SaskEnergy Board has approved Terms of Reference which set out the principal duties and responsibilities to be discharged by the Board and its Committees. To execute their responsibilities, directors must possess certain knowledge, skills and attributes including personal and professional characteristics which will be used in screening, selecting and valuating the contribution of directors. The responsibilities here are intended to complement the Terms of Reference for the Board and its Committees, as well as the Position Descriptions for the Chair of the Board and the...

On Commercial or Public Property

Working safely is part of the job Written permission to complete work over, near or across a SaskEnergy gas line is required if your proposed work: Includes constructing a road, street, pathway, lane, pavement, or parking area; and/or Is on behalf of a public utility, municipality, city, or railway. The application and approval process ensures compliance with applicable regulations and will stipulate any conditions required for your proposed work. What to Expect When completing the application form below, you must attach drawings or sketches of your proposed work. Include the distance to our...