Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses (SEGH)

Thinking of ways to make your home more energy efficient? The Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses program is here to help! The program was developed in cooperation with the Government of Canada to help homeowners make choices that improve the comfort and energy efficiency of their homes. The program is available until March 31, 2011.

Experience the Benefits:

• Reduce your energy bills
• Peace of mind
• Understanding of your options
• Proof of upgrades
• Help cover a portion of your retrofit expenses
• Help our environment
• Find out where your energy dollars go
• Learn how your appliances use energy

How Do I Apply?

Step 1 Book a Pre-retrofit evaluation – Contact a SEGH service organization to book a pre-retrofit evaluation ("D" audit). The provincial government subsidizes half of the cost of the evaluation. Please contact the service organization regarding evaluation costs, including mileage if applicable.

Step 2 Review the results – An energy advisor will come to your home and complete the pre-retrofit evaluation. The evaluation will tell you how certain renovations or equipment will reduce energy usage – helping you save energy and money over the long term. The energy advisor will also review your grant eligibility for each recommended improvement.

Step 3 Complete your retrofits – You have a maximum of 18 months from your pre-retrofit evaluation to complete all your retrofits and the post-retrofit evaluation. (E audit)

Step 4 Book a post-retrofit evaluation – A post-retrofit evaluation ("E" audit) must be completed to qualify for grants. Book an evaluation with the same SEGH service organization that completed your initial evaluation prior to the end of the 18-month time period. The provincial government is subsidizing half of the cost of the evaluation. Please contact the service organization regarding evaluation costs, including mileage if applicable.

Step 5 Receive your grants – Based on the retrofits you complete, you will receive two cheques – one from SaskEnergy, who is administering the program on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, and one from Natural Resources Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada. The maximum retrofit grant you can receive is $10,000 – that’s $5,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan and $5,000 from the Government of Canada.

The Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Program has a list of eligible improvements which includes heating and ventilation system upgrades, insulation, air sealing, draft proofing, upgrading air conditioning, water heating systems, such as tankless (instantaneous) water heaters, condensing water heaters, solar hot water systems, and drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems; as well as water conservation recommendations such as low flow or dual flush toilets.

Looking for more information?

For more details or to book an evaluation, contact one of the following Saskatchewan service organizations today:

Sun Ridge Group Regina, Saskatoon & all communities Throughout Saskatchewan Toll Free: 1-800-667-3700 Book Online
AmeriSpec Regina & south of Davidson Phone: (306) 565-1703 Saskatoon & north of Davidson Phone: (306) 652-8779 The Battlefords & Lloydminster Phone: (866) 871-8111 Prince Albert Phone: (306) 862-2797
Energy Wise Solutions Regina, Saskatoon & surrounding communities Phone: 1-877-787-4328

Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses - Questions and Answers

Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses - List of Eligible Improvements

Eligible Solar Collectors

Solar Providers in Saskatchewan

Eligible Tankless (Instantaneous) Water Heaters

Eligible Condensing Water Heaters

Drain-Water Heat Recovery Systems

Eligible Low-Flush or Dual Flush Toilets

Heat Recovery Ventilators Certification Information

ENERGY STAR qualifed furnaces and boilers

Learn more about greenhouse gas emissions and climate change in Saskatchewan from Climate Change Saskatchewan.