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Getting the Site Ready for Service

… To provide an accurate quote and keep the installation of natural gas service on schedule, your site must meet minimum … 10” pressure treated board must be in place to secure the natural gas meter bracket or a cement pad for meter …

Before you dig: what you need to know about landscaping and line locates

Spring has arrived and many people across Saskatchewan are getting ready to start yard and landscaping projects. Whether you’re building a fence, planting trees, or adding a deck, it’s important to take one key step before you dig: request a line locate. In 2025, landscaping projects were among the leading causes of underground line hits for homeowners and landowners. Incidents most often involved larger equipment, such as excavators and backhoes, but hand tools also caused damage. “Any project that disturbs the ground requires a line locate,” says Sheena Nabozniak, SaskEnergy’s Manager of...

Heat Pumps

… and on a supplemental heating system such as a natural gas furnace when temperatures drop. These heating systems … option in terms of emissions reduction and annual cost savings. When considering the lifetime emissions and energy …

Customers choose natural gas for reliability, affordability

SaskEnergy continued to provide safe, reliable and affordable energy to Saskatchewan in 2022-23 as demand for natural gas continued to grow. Two of our customers share why natural gas is the right choice for them — now and into the future — in our 2022-23 Annual Report. Greg Stewart owns a home at Benito Beach, a resort community in Duck Mountain Provincial Park. Greg and 22 of his neighbours became SaskEnergy customers in fall 2022, and he couldn’t be happier about it. “The cost savings over electric are unbelievable. I got a new furnace and a standby natural gas generator, which I’m happy to...
… Customers choose natural gas for reliability, affordability … 408,000 customers with affordable energy. In 2022-23, our residential customers had the lowest average total natural … program . She had two new high-efficiency natural gas appliances installed at her home.  “My furnace and water …

Rental Properties

… manage rental properties, there are two options to ensure natural gas service continues, without disruption, as tenants move … for paying the bill. Tenants are billed directly for their natural gas usage. They're responsible for paying the bill …

Upgrade Service or Meter

You may need to upgrade service or a meter if you are adding new natural gas appliances or equipment. The following steps outline the process and estimated timelines.

System upgrades resulting in lower emissions

At SaskEnergy, we are committed to reducing emissions from our operations by 35 per cent by 2030. A lot of the work to achieve this goal involves technological upgrades to our system through three focus areas — vent gas reduction, optimization and renewable electricity. New systems We are designing and installing new flare systems at our stations across Saskatchewan, to cut down the amount of gas that is vented through our operations. Flare systems are regularly shown on TV news, or you may have noticed them while driving by – a flame coming from the top of a tall thin pipe at a SaskEnergy...
… upgrades to our system through three focus areas — vent gas reduction, optimization and renewable electricity.  New … facilities across the province. Their purpose is to heat natural gas that’s in a gas line, wherever pressure is … Like a furnace in your home, line heaters are fueled by natural gas. And, just as furnace technology has improved …

Carbon Monoxide

… (CO) is an odourless, colourless, tasteless and invisible gas that occurs through combustion, or the process of … moisture on windows and walls Soot build-up around appliances and vents A yellow flame in a natural gas appliance instead of blue Fumes that smell like …

Meter Handling

… when shipping, receiving, transporting and storing natural gas meters. If handled incorrectly, physical or mechanical … in a safe and efficient way. Guidelines for Working with Natural Gas Meters Meters must not be thrown or dropped. Do …

Environment

… 2019 levels, by 2030 .  This includes emissions from: our natural gas system heating offices and facilities … area in which immediate environmental impacts can be made.  Residential and commercial end-use emissions have declined … improved building design and more efficient natural gas appliances. Decreasing energy usage is the most effective …

Rebate Supports Customers to Be More Energy Efficient

… their carbon footprint, SaskEnergy launched this year’s Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate on July 2 to … provide monetary rebates for a variety of high efficiency natural gas equipment. “The Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate …

Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate Program

… pumps, and rooftop units (the “Unit(s)”) that will reduce natural gas and/or electrical usage and associated operating costs. … owned or operated by non-profit organizations, and non-residential farm buildings, such as barns or mechanical …

SaskEnergy Unveils New Safety Signs for First Nations

… Indigenous artist Jade Roberts, to be installed in the 52 gasified First Nations throughout the province.  By … Indigenous design, SaskEnergy’s aim is to deliver natural gas safety messages in a way that resonates with … core safety messages: ‘dig safely’ and ‘If you smell natural gas’ — a message reminding customers that if they …