Commercial Boiler Program

The Commercial Boiler Program is designed to encourage the use of high-efficiency natural gas hydronic space-heating systems and high efficiency variable speed intelligent circulating pumps in commercial new construction and retrofits. Available through SaskEnergy Commercial Network Members located across Saskatchewan, the program provides incentives to help offset the incremental price of a natural gas condensing boiler and high efficiency circulating pumps over the purchase price of a standard-efficiency boiler and single speed pumps. Incentives are based upon space-heating, ventilating, domestic hot water load and type of equipment installed.

This offer is funded by SaskEnergy and SaskPower and is available from December 1, 2011 until November 30, 2013.

Note: This program does not apply to buildings that are directly or indirectly, owned or operated by or receive their primary funding from, the Province of Saskatchewan (e.g. hospitals, schools, government departments and ministries and Crown Corporations).

Incentives

For all participants, the incentive is applied to help offset the incremental price of a natural gas condensing boiler and high efficiency circulating pump(s) over the purchase price of a standard-efficiency boiler and single speed pump(s). Purchase price incentives are based upon space-heating, ventilating and domestic hot water load. They will be calculated as follows:

Boiler incentives for condensing boilers will be calculated as follows:

• $14 per 1,000 BTU/hr for the first 600,000 BTU/hr
• $3 per 1,000 BTU/hr above 600,000 BTU/hr

Boiler incentives for near condensing boilers will only be offered if used in a hybrid system with at least one condensing boiler. In this case, near condensing boilers are eligible for the following incentive:

• $3 per 1,000 BTU/hr.

The boiler system price is the applicant's purchase price of the boiler system including installation labour, venting and accessories directly related to the boiler installation. The price is net of any vendor rebates for the boiler system.

Incentives for high efficiency variable speed intelligent pumps are as shown on the eligible pump list.

In addition, leasing is available, OAC, from your SaskEnergy Commercial Network Member to cover the remaining costs associated with the equipment, engineering and installation.

Commercial Boiler Program Benefits

Ongoing savings of up to 40%

• Operating savings from lower natural gas expenditures.
• Greater potential savings if boilers are also used for domestic hot water heating.

Higher performance

• Improved operating efficiency through correct boiler sizing
• Improved reliability if a modular boiler system with multiple boilers is used.

Space efficiency and comfort

• Requirement for less space in mechanical rooms.
• Opportunity to increase comfort, and reduce building maintenance and operating costs.

Increased marketability

• Improved efficiency enhances the value of your business investment.
• Increased value to your development.
• Competitive advantage over other projects.

Environmental benefits

• Fewer greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere.
• Responsible use of a clean burning natural resource.

Need more information?

Contact a SaskEnergy Commercial Network Member in your area today.