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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...

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...

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...

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 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 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 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 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’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...

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...

This fall, SaskPower and SaskEnergy are offering instant in-store savings on the purchase of select energy-efficient products across the province. The program will run until November 26, 2023, or while supplies last. Customers are eligible for discounted prices on specialty LED lightbulbs, complete LED light fixtures, lighting controls and smart thermostats at over 60 retailers around Saskatchewan. “SaskPower understands that affordability is a top concern for many of our customers, and we’re committed to helping them reduce their power use and lower their power bills,” said Rhea Brown...

Winter has officially begun! People are staying inside to escape the cold, and furnaces, heaters and other fuel-burning appliances are running more often. Here are SaskEnergy’s top three natural gas safety tips to keep you and your family safe from Old Man Winter. Sometimes you just need to vent: Keep outdoor vent openings free of frost, ice and snow. Saskatchewan winters can be windy, causing snow and ice to build up in nooks and crannies. Your home’s exterior appliance vents are no exception. Blocked vents can cause appliances to malfunction, but they can also have much more deadly...