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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 Share the Warmth Program to Support Those in Need This Winter

SaskEnergy will launch its annual Share the Warmth Grant Program on October 1 to offer small cash grants to grassroots, community initiatives that provide warm shelter, clothing and food for people in need during the winter months. This year, the program has expanded to include mental health related initiatives. “Share the Warmth is a flagship community initiative that empowers non-profit organizations to provide additional programming and services to support community members during the winter season,” said Allix Schweitzer, Community Engagement Supervisor. “Helping improve the well-being of...

SaskEnergy staff celebrate the season of giving!

This year, SaskEnergy staff have put some support for their community both under and on the Christmas tree! At SaskEnergy’s Regina Service Centre (RSC) location in White City, employees set up their annual Share the Warmth Christmas tree. SaskEnergy’s Ruth Copeland has been leading the initiative since it began in 2019. “Having the Share the Warmth tree up is a great way for everyone at the RSC to come together and give back to the community,” says Ruth. The initiative is tied in with SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth program, where cash grants are given to charitable organizations to help them...

SaskEnergy staff proud to support their communities through United Way!

SaskEnergy staff are known to donate their time and money to support those who support others. The company’s United Way campaign is a perfect example of this. This year’s SaskEnergy United Way Campaign raised $35,374.50 for the United Way and its initiatives! “SaskEnergy and the United Way have been working together for nearly 20 years and we are proud to support all of the important work this organization does each year in our province,” says Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy President and CEO. This year, United Way has a special focus on supporting children, through initiatives such as 211...

SaskEnergy staff in Regina caring for community over the holidays

Many people in Regina were a little warmer, happier and healthier this holiday season thanks to the generous support of SaskEnergy staff. “This is the time of year to reflect on what is really important in life and to highlight the importance of giving, especially to those who need it most,” says SaskEnergy employee Wendi Frederick. In early December, Wendi led a campaign to build feminine hygiene kits to donate to various organizations in Regina and quickly found support from her coworkers. In total, $1,779 was raised through the campaign. This was enough to create 27 kits, which were donated...

SaskEnergy supports community safety through cleanup events

For several years running, SaskEnergy employees have volunteered their time to support annual community cleanups in Regina and Yorkton. In Regina on May 11, SaskEnergy pitched in at the North Central Community Association (NCCA)’s annual community cleanup to help make the central Regina neighbourhood a bit cleaner and safer. More than 20 employees and their family members assisted in filling nine oversized garbage bins with difficult-to-dispose items. These included tires, scrap metal, mattresses, furniture, appliances and yard debris. Meanwhile, the NCCA enlisted a group of young people to...

SaskEnergy supports NCC’s Southwest Sandhills conservation efforts

SaskEnergy’s Tracy Tangen knew about the Cave Pasture long before volunteering for cleanup duty at the former ranch a few weeks ago. Born and raised in the Swift Current area, Tracy has always appreciated the “scenic beauty” of this 286-hectare property just north of the city. The Cave Pasture is a new addition to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) conservation area in the Southwest Sandhills. SaskEnergy has proudly sponsored this NCC project since 2021. “I think it’s great that the NCC is working to conserve the Southwest Sandhills. We are fortunate to have organizations promoting the...

SaskEnergy Teams Up with Saskatoon-based charities to Share the Warmth

Today, SaskEnergy launched its Share the Warmth Days, a series of events taking place across the province aimed at highlighting community-based organizations who bring warm shelter, food, clothing and mental health services to those who need it most. The events recognize the 30th anniversary of SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth program and the participating charitable groups are some of this year’s 106 grant recipients. “SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth Days celebrate the tireless efforts of organizations dedicated to supporting people and communities across Saskatchewan,” says Jeremy Harrison...

SaskEnergy threepeats as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

For the third year in a row, SaskEnergy is proud to be named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. Awarded annually by Mediacorp Canada Inc., Canada's Top 100 Employers recognizes organizations that are leaders in providing exceptional workplaces for their employees. For Jeddalyn Nadeau, an Operations Technician in Saskatoon, getting the opportunity to advance her career in-house is what makes SaskEnergy a great place to work. Jeddalyn started at SaskEnergy as a Customer Service Representative, and had hopes of becoming an Operations Technician. With the guidance and support of other technicians...

SaskEnergy ties all-time natural gas usage record

Daily natural gas consumption in the province over the last 24 hours (9:00 a.m. Thursday to 9:00 a.m. today) has tied the previous record set in December 2016 of 1.33 PetaJoules (PJ) of natural gas. This is the fourth consecutive winter in a row that a new record has been established, and eight of the top 10 peak load or near record-setting days for SaskEnergy have occurred this winter. SaskEnergy set the previous 24-hour record on Friday, December 16th, 2016 due to the extreme cold temperatures, along with high natural gas consumption from industrial customers and power plants. The 1.33 PJ...

SaskEnergy ties all-time natural gas usage record

Daily natural gas consumption in the province has tied the current record of 1.50 PetaJoules (PJ). This record, set in the 24-hour period between 9:00 a.m. February 7 th and 9:00 a.m. February 8 th, ties the record set on December 30 th, 2017. The 1.50 PJ natural gas consumption record is due high natural gas consumption from residential, business and industrial customers – especially the natural gas load from power production, enhanced oil recovery and mining. A PetaJoule is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million GigaJoules (GJ) of natural gas – the average home in Saskatchewan...

SaskEnergy & UNIFOR Ratify Agreement

A tentative agreement between SaskEnergy and UNIFOR was reached on December 13, 2023, and a ratification tour that was held by the union, across the province, over the last couple weeks. “The signing of the collective bargaining agreement at SaskEnergy demonstrates the value of collaboration between unions and the Government of Saskatchewan,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. The CBA is retroactive to February 1, 2023, and will see wage increases annually at a rate of 3 per cent (February 1, 2023), 3 per cent (February 1, 2024), and 2 per cent (February 1, 2025). The CBA...

SaskEnergy Unveils New Safety Signs for First Nations

SaskEnergy is proud to announce the unveiling of new safety signs, designed by Saskatchewan Indigenous artist Jade Roberts, to be installed in the 52 gasified First Nations throughout the province. By incorporating Indigenous design, SaskEnergy’s aim is to deliver natural gas safety messages in a way that resonates with Indigenous communities and customers. “SaskEnergy and the Government of Saskatchewan recognize the importance of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action,” said Lisa Lambert, MLA for Saskatoon Churchill-Wildwood. “By installing these new signs, SaskEnergy is...

SaskEnergy warning customers of telemarketing scam

SaskEnergy has received reports that individuals claiming to be from SaskEnergy are contacting customers, threatening disconnection of their natural gas service unless a bill payment is made within 30 minutes. The callers are telling customers to pay their most recent bill in a number of ways, including cash or Bitcoin. Calls have been reported in Regina, Saskatoon, Swift Current, Duck Lake, and Gull Lake. One call-back number being used is 1-866-339-0369. This is not a SaskEnergy representative, nor is the line a SaskEnergy phone number. While SaskEnergy does contact customers via phone from...

SaskEnergy warning customers of telemarketing scam

SaskEnergy is warning of a potential telemarketing scam targeting its residential customers. SaskEnergy has received reports that individuals claiming to be associated with either SaskEnergy, or the federal government, are contacting customers regarding their eligibility for various rebates, including: carbon tax, furnace replacement and equipment maintenance. These callers are not associated with SaskEnergy, and are not offering rebates on behalf of SaskEnergy. SaskEnergy rebates are not offered through solicitation or door-to-door sales. All SaskEnergy rebates are offered through...

SaskEnergy wins three CGA Awards for Environmental Stewardship

Sustainability is at the core of what we do at SaskEnergy, and we were honoured to receive three Environmental Stewardship Awards from the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) in recognition of our efforts. Two of the awards were for Innovation in Emissions Reduction, and one was for Operating Practices. “These important projects are proof of our commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship. They also contribute to our goal to reduce emissions from operations by 35 per cent by 2030,” says Mark Guillet, SaskEnergy’s Acting President and Chief Executive Officer. CGA Environmental...

SaskEnergy wins three more national awards

SaskEnergy is once again being recognized on a national scale after winning three awards today from the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), the voice of Canada’s natural gas delivery industry. That makes six major CGA awards in just over a year for the corporation. The first of the three new awards is notable for being SaskEnergy’s fourth Environmental Stewardship Award from the CGA since April 2022. In this year’s Innovations in Emissions Reduction category, SaskEnergy won for its roadmap to reducing emissions from operations by 35 per cent by 2030. “SaskEnergy is committed to protecting the...

SaskEnergy wins three national awards for environmental innovation

SaskEnergy’s commitment to innovation and the environment has been recognized by the Canadian Gas Association (CGA), the voice of Canada’s natural gas delivery industry. SaskEnergy won three Environmental Stewardship Awards at the CGA’s inaugural Energy Nexus event in Vancouver, a forum on the growing role of gaseous energy, such as natural gas, in Canada. Two of the awards were for innovations by SaskEnergy in reducing emissions and the third recognized superior performance in SaskEnergy’s operating practices. “I am thrilled that SaskEnergy’s commitment to innovative, environmentally...

SaskPower and SaskEnergy apply for rate adjustments

Average $4.30/month increase for homeowners for 2016 SaskPower and SaskEnergy will be applying to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) in two separate applications to adjust their rates. The simultaneous applications will allow customers the opportunity to budget for utility bills going forward. SaskPower is requesting a rate increase of five per cent effective July 1, 2016 and five per cent effective Jan 1, 2017. The average residential customer will pay an additional $6 per month in 2016 and $5 per month in 2017 on their electricity bills, if the increases are approved. "We understand...