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Tips for Hiring a Contractor

… Contractor When it comes to hiring a contractor for natural gas services, we recommend SaskEnergy Network Members for … provide a detailed quote for the work. Ask about SaskEnergy rebates SaskEnergy offers a variety of rebates on high-efficiency natural gas equipment. When working with a SaskEnergy Network Member …

Working near Critical Infrastructure

… in this situation includes: All elevated pressure and PVC gas lines Intermediate pressure gas lines that are 4 inches or larger Medium pressure gas lines that are 6 inches or larger Other facilities …

Consultation and Partnerships

Consultation We begin conversations early when planning work close to traditional land, Crown land, or First Nations land. To support regulatory and contractual requirements, we provide resources and respond to unique governance processes. There are also opportunities for Indigenous Peoples to actively take part in fieldwork assessments and honour traditional land use ceremonies. In addition, Elders provide guidance as part of gas line construction activities. Partnerships To strengthen relationships and to build working partnerships, the following are some examples of agreements or processes...

Prosperity

… we serve We deliver safe and reliable energy to residents, businesses and industry to support our standard of living … success.  Providing reliable energy to Saskatchewan Natural gas provides Saskatchewan with much-needed, reliable energy … sourcing local labour and contracting Indigenous-owned businesses. Independent plumbing, heating and appliances …

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...

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Proclaimed November 3 to 7

… bring the dangers of the invisible, odourless, tasteless gas sharply into focus, the Government of Saskatchewan has … or equipment that burns fuel, including fireplaces, gas stoves, water heaters, furnaces, grills, generators or … that exposure to CO can cause,” said Stephen Friedt, Chief Gas Inspector, TSASK.  Symptoms of CO poisoning can include …

SaskEnergy Introduces New Heating Affordability Program

… customers can expect to save up to $650 annually on natural gas and electricity costs. To access HAP, customers must be … fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) single stage natural gas furnace, required modifications to the home’s venting, … more information about SaskEnergy’s energy efficiency and rebate programs, visit saskenergy.com .  …

‘We’re just super lucky’: A close encounter with carbon monoxide

For weeks, Ross Carolan and his family felt sick but didn’t know why. Ross, his wife and their two young children were all feeling lethargic and coughing. Even their cat was irritable instead of her usual friendly self. This was in fall 2022. In what seemed like an unrelated issue at the time, the humidifier on Ross’s furnace had been leaking water, so he contacted a plumbing and heating company. This call may have saved their lives. The furnace technician used a Gas Measurement Instrument and found the furnace room contained 385 parts per million (ppm) of carbon monoxide (CO) — a life...
… may have saved their lives.  The furnace technician used a Gas Measurement Instrument and found the furnace room … is an odourless, colourless, tasteless and invisible gas that occurs when fuel is combusted. Any appliance that … are designed to sound when CO is present.  There are smoke detectors that double as CO alarms. Ross thought he had this …

SaskEnergy Continues to Offer Tune-Up Assistance Program for Another Year

… improve the energy safety and efficiency of their natural gas furnace.” Offered through participating SaskEnergy … helping people in the community take care of their natural gas appliances,” says Allan Awrey, Co-owner of SaskWest … to apply. For more information about SaskEnergy’s rebate programs, visit saskenergy.com .   For more …

Weyburn Company Recognized by SaskEnergy for Safe Digging Excellence

… without delay. With close to 88,000 kilometres of natural gas lines, SaskEnergy relies on these practices to maintain … and meet the energy needs of more than 415,000 homes and businesses throughout the province. “Preventing damage to … SaskEnergy is once again honouring three Saskatchewan businesses in the excavating industry. Each business …

Signing with WESK as a Charter Champion

SaskEnergy is proud to be the latest Charter Champion for Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs start, develop and grow their businesses. Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and CEO, recently sat down with Miram Johnson – CEO, WESK, to officially sign the Saskatchewan Women Entrepreneurship Charter, highlighting SaskEnergy’s commitment to contributing to a more inclusive business community in Saskatchewan. “At SaskEnergy, we recognize that a representative workforce is key to our success and, in partnering with WESK as a...
… helping women entrepreneurs start, develop and grow their businesses. Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and CEO, … SaskEnergy’s commitment to contributing to a more inclusive business community in Saskatchewan. “At SaskEnergy, we … within Saskatchewan and supporting local, women-owned businesses," says Mark. As a Charter Champion, SaskEnergy …

SaskEnergy’s Heating Affordability Program Back for Another Year

… participants can save up to $650 annually on natural gas and electricity costs. “For customers facing financial … 96% annual fuel utilization efficiency single stage natural gas furnace, required modifications to the home’s venting, … Program and SaskEnergy’s other energy efficiency and rebate programs.   …

SaskEnergy Honours Saskatoon Contractor for Leadership in Safe Digging

… SaskEnergy, with close to 88,000 kilometres of natural gas lines throughout the province, relies on these practices … and meet the energy needs of more than 415,000 homes and businesses. “Safe digging is essential to reducing incidents … SaskEnergy is once again honouring three Saskatchewan businesses in the excavating industry. Each business …

Operational and end-use emissions reductions highlight SaskEnergy 2022-23 Sustainability Report

As SaskEnergy progresses on its 2030 emissions reduction goal, it also continues to increase the reach of its energy efficiency programs, which assist Saskatchewan homeowners and businesses in reducing energy usage, saving money, and decreasing end-use emissions. Highlighted in its 2022-23 Sustainability Report, released today, SaskEnergy invested an additional $1 million in its energy efficiency programs during 2022-23, providing residential and commercial customers with rebates to purchase high-efficiency heating equipment. Through these programs, customers reduced their annual energy...

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...

SaskEnergy funds carbon capture at Regina Airport

SaskEnergy and the Regina Airport Authority (RAA) are piloting the use of new technology in Saskatchewan that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the main heating system at the Regina International Airport (YQR) by about 20 per cent, helping the RAA to achieve its environmental goals. A CarbinX small-scale carbon-capture device, manufactured by Calgary-based CleanO2, has been installed in the mechanical room of YQR’s Air Terminal Building. About $40,000 in SaskEnergy funding covered the cost and delivery of the unit and will also pay for independent measurement and verification to...

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: Beware of the Silent Killer

… and ways to avoid the buildup of this potentially deadly gas,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. … man could have died,” Heinen said. “Make sure you have CO detectors in your home. That would have caught this a lot … in your house before symptoms occur,” said Jeff Hannotte, a gas inspector with the Technical Safety Authority of …