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SaskEnergy offers rebates, program to support heating efficiency and safety this winter

As the winter heating season begins, SaskEnergy has launched three programs to assist homeowners across the province with home equipment upgrades, maintenance and safety. SaskEnergy’s Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate, the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rebate, and a second phase of the Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP) are available to residents as of November 2 nd, 2020. Building on its successful Residential Furnace Rebate in 2019, SaskEnergy has renamed and expanded the program for 2020-21 to include monetary rebates for the purchase and installation of qualifying high-efficiency natural gas...

SaskEnergy PDRs are up for a challenge

SaskEnergy Planning and Dispatch Representatives (PDRs) help coordinate daily activities and support emergency response for our Operations teams across the province. No two days are the same, which is why they all have one thing in common — they work well under pressure! “A good PDR is adaptable, communicates well, and has the ability to stay calm when things shift quickly,” says Planning & Dispatch Representative Breanna Cattell who works at SaskEnergy’s Regina Service Centre. “You have to be able to reprioritize in real time without losing your footing.” “Within the PDR roles there are a...

SaskEnergy President and CEO Mark Guillet Announces Retirement

Following a 36-year career with SaskEnergy, President and CEO Mark Guillet is retiring effective July 15, 2026. Guillet joined SaskEnergy’s Legal department in 1990. Through his leadership and commitment to the company, he joined SaskEnergy’s Executive team in 1995, when he was appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. In 2020, Guillet’s portfolio expanded as he became Executive Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. This role positioned him with a cross-section of responsibility, including: SaskEnergy’s Legal and Regulatory Compliance...

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

It is summertime in Saskatchewan, however, people in this province know winter is never far away. That is why SaskEnergy is helping customers make sure their furnaces are running smoothly. Starting this week, SaskEnergy is teaming up with Network Members to offer the Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP). Income-qualifying homeowners looking to prepare before the snowflakes start to fly can apply to receive a free Home Heating Tune-Up. “Saskatchewan residents can once again apply for free furnace tune-ups, repairs and carbon monoxide alarms, keeping their homes safe and ready for winter,” said Don...

SaskEnergy program offers free furnace tune-ups to income-qualified homeowners

Beginning today, homeowners can apply for a free home heating tune-up through SaskEnergy’s Tune-up Assistance Program (TAP). Offered through participating SaskEnergy Network Members, the program is open to qualifying Saskatchewan homeowners with a combined annual household income (before taxes) of less than $68,000. “Since this program was launched five years ago, it has helped more than 2,300 homeowners across the province keep their furnaces in safe working order,” said Kevin Adair, who leads SaskEnergy’s Customer Service Operations. “Regular furnace tune-ups can prevent costly repairs down...

SaskEnergy proud to be among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024!

We are proud to once again be named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Canada's Top 100 Employers is awarded annually by MediaCorp since 2000. The competition recognizes companies that create exceptional workplaces for their employees. For 2024, the Top 100 competition judges cited our formal remote work program, our increased duration of maternity and parental leave for new and adoptive parents, as well as our long-term support through a defined contribution pension plan and retirement planning assistance as some of the reasons for their decision to recognize SaskEnergy. “Our employees are...

SaskEnergy proud to sponsor Fireside with Lyndon for another season

Several times a year, Remai Modern in Saskatoon fills with an audience curious to participate in an evening that stewards Indigenous engagement and honours Indigenous communities and groups with openness, transparency and dialogue. The event, known as Fireside with Lyndon, presented by SaskEnergy, is an intergenerational and cross-disciplinary program regarded as a unique opportunity for in-depth and sometimes challenging conversations. “We are delighted to once again be part of this Indigenous speaker series,” says Joseph Daniels, SaskEnergy’s Director of Indigenous Engagement. “At SaskEnergy...

SaskEnergy rate proposal supports safe, reliable, affordable service

SaskEnergy has filed a combined one-year commodity and three-year delivery service rate proposal with the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel. The proposal would ensure the maintenance of safe, reliable and affordable natural gas service across Saskatchewan over the next three years. The impact of the proposal on SaskEnergy’s residential customer bills is an increase, on average, of $11.95 per month (16.8 per cent) in year one, $2.43 per month (2.9 per cent) in year two, and $2.53 per month (3.0 per cent) in year three. “SaskEnergy’s residential customers currently have the lowest natural gas bills...

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 recognized nationally as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

SaskEnergy is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the second year in a row. Now celebrating its 24th year, Canada’s Top 100 Employers is an annual competition by Mediacorp Canada Inc., recognizing the best workplaces throughout the country. For 2024, SaskEnergy is being honoured for its formal remote work program, increased duration of maternity and parental leave for new and adoptive parents, and long-term support through a defined contribution pension plan and retirement planning assistance. “I am once again pleased to congratulate SaskEnergy on being named one of Canada...

SaskEnergy Recognizes Natural Gas Utility Workers on October 10

There are many reasons to be thankful this Monday. October 10 is Thanksgiving, and it is also Canadian Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day. SaskEnergy is marking the day by recognizing its many hard-working employees who are committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable access to natural gas to homes throughout Saskatchewan. “I’m thankful for the dedication shown by our employees to the people of this province. This commitment helps make SaskEnergy one of the most reliable energy delivery systems in North America,” SaskEnergy’s Acting President and CEO Mark Guillet said. “Whenever you step...

SaskEnergy Recognizes Yorkton-Based Company for Safe Digging Practices

SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award celebrates organizations committed to safe digging and community safety. Fedorowich Construction Limited has received SaskEnergy’s Safe Digging Excellence Award for its long-standing commitment to protecting people and underground infrastructure in east-central Saskatchewan. Based in Yorkton, Fedorowich Construction Limited is a paving company that has served the area for more than a century. “My advice for other companies is don't take shortcuts,” said Laurie Fedorowich, Co-owner, Fedorowich Construction Limited. “Make sure that all the proper steps...

SaskEnergy’s relationship with First Responders helps keep public safe

SaskEnergy employees, like First Responders, play a key role in keeping the public safe. In fact, we often work side by side First Responders in cases of potential natural gas emergencies. That mutual support extends to how we train and prepare for emergencies as well. “Building relationships, exchanging knowledge and training together ensures we can work together to safely manage emergencies, whether it’s a fire where a natural gas source is present, or an unplanned gas release,” says Peter MacLachlan – General Manager, of our Saskatoon Area Operations. SaskEnergy offers natural gas emergency...

SaskEnergy to Request Rate Adjustments; Customer Bills to Decrease

SaskEnergy customers could soon be paying less on their monthly natural gas bills after the corporation brings a request for adjustments to its commodity and delivery service rates to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP). On June 29, 2023, SaskEnergy will apply to the SRRP for a 22.1 per cent decrease to the commodity rate, dropping it from $4.20 to $3.30 per gigajoule. At the same time, SaskEnergy will also bring forward a proposal for the SRRP to consider a five per cent delivery service rate increase. The combined commodity and delivery service rate adjustments will result in an...

SaskEnergy, SaskPower Expand Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate

SaskEnergy, in collaboration with SaskPower, is expanding its popular Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate (CSWHR) to include the replacement of rooftop units (RTU) and variable speed electronically commutated motor (ECM) circulating pumps. Available to commercial customers since 2019, the CSWHR helps offset the cost of upgrading to high-efficiency equipment while reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. “The expansion of this program by SaskEnergy and SaskPower helps businesses and community organizations more efficiently heat and cool their buildings while also saving them...

SaskEnergy sets new daily gas consumption record twice in one week

Daily natural gas consumption in the province has again surpassed the previous usage record. Daily gas consumption numbers are tracked over a 24-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. – a new record of 1.59 petajoules (PJ) was set today. The previous record of 1.57 PJ was set early this week on February 9 th. A petajoule is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million gigajoules (GJ) of natural gas – the average home in Saskatchewan consumes about 100 GJ of natural gas annually. This is the eighth winter in a row that the usage record has been matched or exceeded. Record-setting natural...

SaskEnergy sets new daily natural gas usage record

Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas consumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021. A new daily record of 1.62 PJ was set on December 28 and broken again on December 29 with total system delivery of 1.64 PJ. Delivery numbers for December 30 and 31 are not yet finalized, but are also expected to exceed 1.6 PJ. Increased demand from SaskEnergy’s industrial customers, including natural gas use for power production, was the main...

SaskEnergy sets new daily natural gas usage record

Extreme cold weather across Saskatchewan this past week resulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. The peak demand was on January 12 with a natural gas consumption rate of 1.70 petajoules per day (PJ/d). This surpasses the previous record of 1.65 PJ/d reported two years ago on January 6, 2022. “Natural gas is essential for Saskatchewan residents as we heat our homes and businesses during the coldest days of winter,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. “As a result of our government’s decision to remove the carbon tax from home heating, Saskatchewan...

SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth Days Shines Spotlight on Eagle Heart Centre in Regina

Today, SaskEnergy is kicking off its 2026 Share the Warmth Days — a province-wide initiative celebrating organizations that provide comfort and care to Saskatchewan residents in need. This year, 115 charitable organizations received Share the Warmth grants, and several of these recipients will join SaskEnergy during Share the Warmth Days to showcase the important work they do in communities across Saskatchewan. “Share the Warmth Days showcase the strength of Saskatchewan communities and the organizations that make a real difference,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy....

SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth Grants Return to Support Saskatchewan’s Most Vulnerable This Winter

In the depths of a cold Saskatchewan winter, a warm meal and a safe place to stay aren’t just comforts — they’re lifelines. SaskEnergy, through its Share the Warmth program, is once again offering grants of up to $1,000 to support the community organizations that provide food, shelter, clothing and mental health services to our province’s most vulnerable people. “Share the Warmth is a powerful example of community spirit in action,” said Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and CEO. “The impact that can be made when people come together to spread warmth in our communities is tremendous and we’re...