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Sustainability a top priority as SaskEnergy looks toward 2023

SaskEnergy now has a clear path to achieving its goal of cutting emissions from operations by 35 per cent by the year 2030. The roadmap to reaching this goal is detailed in SaskEnergy’s 2021-22 Sustainability Report, which was released today. “This past year, SaskEnergy made significant progress in developing a viable plan to achieving its emissions-reduction goal,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. “Several initiatives are already underway to cut emissions by integrating renewable electricity at SaskEnergy facilities, reducing the amount of vented gas from operations, and...

Yorkton based Company Recognized for Outstanding Safe Digging Practices in Saskatchewan

SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Award celebrates organizations committed to safe digging and community safety. SaskEnergy is pleased to recognize Parkland Contracting and Vac Services with a SaskEnergy Safe Digging Excellence Award. The Yorkton-based company provides utility construction services in the Yorkton area and is being recognized with the SaskEnergy award thanks to their commitment to safe digging and community safety. “Hitting a line would impact the safety of our employees and our business financially and those are risks we aren’t willing to take,” said Gary Lake, owner of...

Accessibility

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SaskEnergy rebate helps Saskatchewan homeowners save money

SaskEnergy is committing $3.75 million in 2022-23 to help customers save energy and reduce emissions through its Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate program. “The Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate provides eligible homeowners with rebates of up to $2,000 to replace older furnaces and boilers with high-efficiency natural gas equipment,” said Don Morgan, Minister responsible for SaskEnergy. “This program helps homeowners reduce their energy consumption, save money, and minimize carbon emissions.” The residential rebate program encourages homeowners to invest in high-efficiency...

SaskEnergy wins three national awards for environmental innovation

… in emissions reduction category, for enhancing its customer efficiency programming , which provides rebates to customers who replace old natural gas equipment with … Guillet said. “Moving forward, we will continue to help our customers become more efficient in their use of natural gas, …

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...

First Nations Safety Signs Earn National Recognition

At SaskEnergy, safety is a shared responsibility — it’s shared by our employees and customers, and by the people of Saskatchewan, who live and work near our infrastructure. This shared responsibility helped inspire SaskEnergy’s First Nations safety signs project, which created new natural gas safety signs featuring Indigenous artwork to be used on First Nations across Saskatchewan. The project was recently honoured with the Canadian Gas Association’s (CGA) 2024 Community Safety Champion Award in recognition of excellence and leadership in fostering public awareness and education about the safe...
… a shared responsibility — it’s shared by our employees and customers, and by the people of Saskatchewan, who live and … culture with SaskEnergy’s safety messaging. “Much like our customer base, the audience for our safety messaging is …

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...

SaskEnergy program offering free furnace tune-ups is back for another year

… winter is never far away. That is why SaskEnergy is helping customers make sure their furnaces are running smoothly. … equipment to make sure it is ready for winter. Qualifying customers also receive a carbon monoxide alarm, two furnace … start to dip,” said Kevin Adair, who leads SaskEnergy’s Customer Service Operations. “This program is just one of …

Wildfire

Any type of fire has the potential to spread. Weather conditions like temperature, humidity and wind all contribute to how quickly and widely a fire can spread, causing outages to essential services. While natural gas itself is a combustible fuel, it can be used safely to run backup generators and to provide power during emergencies if handled properly. Preparing for a Wildfire If you suspect your property will be impacted by a wildfire, consider the following: Cover exterior vents with a metal mesh screen to prevent embers from travelling into the home. Clear a defensible space around your...

Social Media Guidelines

Social Media Participation Terms of Use Our goal of participating in social media is to give you, our customers, partners and community, the opportunity to better engage with us and to help you understand SaskEnergy as a Crown corporation and community supporter. References to SaskEnergy in this document includes SaskEnergy and all its corporate affiliates. We’re here to inform, engage and assist where possible, while working to ensure our channels are the best place for you to get the information you need. Our social media channels – Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube —...

Government of Saskatchewan declares April Safe Digging Month with the reminder to Click Before You Dig

With the construction season fast approaching, the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and Sask 1 st Call, is declaring April Safe Digging Month. The purpose of this declaration is to remind the public that clicking or calling for a free line locate and digging safely around underground infrastructure are crucial steps on the path to safety. “Although April is officially Safe Digging Month in the province, we want contractors and homeowners to make every day safe on site throughout the construction season,” said Honourable Joe Hargrave...

Government of Saskatchewan declares April 2016 Safe Digging Month; reminds homeowners and contractors to follow safe digging plan

With preparations underway for another busy construction season across the province, the Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA) and Sask 1 st Call, has again declared April Safe Digging Month to remind the public of the importance of digging safely around underground infrastructure. “Each year in Saskatchewan, too many incidents of line contacts with buried utilities occur. These incidents happen because a step in the safe digging process was missed: a free line locate may not have been requested; dig areas weren’t properly identified...

Supporting Vulnerable Peoples

Improving the well-being of individuals builds a strong sense of community. We believe in lending a hand when and where we can. Share the Warmth™ For over 30 years, the Share the Warmth program has helped vulnerable people manage through our cold prairie winters. The program began in 1994 as a Sweater Recycling Project which redistributed nearly one million articles of warm clothing to individuals across the province. Today, the Share the Warmth grant program provides funding to charitable organizations that offer warm clothing, shelter, food services or mental health support. Organizations...

SaskEnergy focused on customers and the environment in 2021-22

SaskEnergy provided value to customers throughout 2021-22 — including the lowest residential natural gas bills in Canada — while delivering strong financial results on behalf of the people of Saskatchewan. In its annual report released today, SaskEnergy reported net income from operations of $82 million - up $23 million compared to last year. The increase is largely due to a one-time accounting adjustment related to the conclusion of litigation that awarded SaskEnergy title to its head office building in Regina. Higher demand for natural gas from industrial customers, as well as higher demand...