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Severe Weather

… or unforeseen weather has the potential to impact natural gas service to your home or business. While our system is designed to operate in extreme … tips to keep your appliances operating and the natural gas flowing. …

Snow and Ice

… Snow and Ice SaskEnergy’s natural gas equipment is designed to operate safely in … can damage our facilities and increase the risk of a gas leak or disruption to service.  To ensure the natural gas equipment remains operating when you need it the most, …

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 …

Safety reasons force removal of more services at Last Mountain Lake

… today announced it will be permanently removing natural gas service for about 250 property owners, or about 16% of … movement using below-ground measurement devices, natural gas leak surveys, geotechnical analysis, mapping and … September 5 th , 2017 to transition their home’s natural gas appliances to another fuel source. In 2015, SaskEnergy …

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Proclaimed November 3 to 7

To help bring the dangers of the invisible, odourless, tasteless gas sharply into focus, the Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed the first week of November as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. During the week, SaskEnergy, the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) are sharing important carbon monoxide (CO) safety reminders with the public. “The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to support Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week as part of our ongoing commitment to safe and secure communities,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy...

SaskEnergy Introduces New Heating Affordability Program

SaskEnergy has launched a new furnace replacement program to help homeowners facing financial barriers lower their heating bills. Through the Heating Affordability Program (HAP), eligible income-qualified households will receive a new high-efficiency furnace, free of charge, to replace their low-efficiency furnace. “At SaskEnergy, we are committed to helping our customers’ energy dollars go further,” said Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and Chief Executive Officer. “HAP is a program that helps customers save money and improve energy efficiency while they keep their homes warm during the...

SaskEnergy increase approved for public safety and infrastructure investments

Today the Government of Saskatchewan approved an increase to SaskEnergy’s Delivery Service Rate of 3.6 per cent to begin November 1, 2017. On average, the increase to residential customers will be an additional $1.65 per month or about $20 annually. The Delivery Service Rate is made up of two components – a fixed Basic Monthly Charge and a charge based on customer usage. “Government accepted a majority of the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel’s recommendations on SaskEnergy’s Delivery Service Rate, which will increase fairness amongst customers,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Joe Hargrave...

‘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 …

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 …

Sustainability a top priority as SaskEnergy looks toward 2023

… at SaskEnergy facilities, reducing the amount of vented gas from operations, and optimizing operational practices … through various energy-efficiency programs—including rebates for replacing old natural gas equipment with … and operating expenditures were paid to Saskatchewan businesses—totaling about $278 million. SaskEnergy received …

SaskEnergy funds carbon capture at Regina Airport

… new technology in Saskatchewan that could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the main heating system at the Regina … reducing emissions through reduced natural gas usage and saving the RAA money on its monthly heating … safe, reliable, and affordable natural gas to homes, businesses, and industry throughout Saskatchewan. SaskEnergy …

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week: Beware of the Silent Killer

Halloween may be over, but something frightening could still lurk in your home. Invisible, odourless, and poisonous, carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the silent killer. “To save lives and prevent life-threatening emergencies, it’s important that we continue to educate people about the dangers of carbon monoxide and ways to avoid the buildup of this potentially deadly gas,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. “That’s why our government has proclaimed November 1-5 as Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in Saskatchewan.” Earlier this year, the perils of carbon monoxide were driven...