Federal Carbon Tax

Carbon charges and your SaskEnergy bill

As part of the federal government’s carbon pricing system, a Federal Carbon Tax applies to all fossil fuels, including natural gas, and is calculated based on the amount you use.

Federal Carbon Charge Amendment

As of April 1, 2025, SaskEnergy’s residential and commercial customer classes will receive a zero charge for the Federal Carbon Tax on natural gas delivered from that date. This is the result of the Federal Government’s amendments to its regulations reducing the carbon charge under Part I of the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to zero. 

Have questions? Here are some answers:

Why do I have an amount owing for carbon tax on my bill?

While the charge will be zero, customers will continue to see a carbon charge on their bill into April, and possibly beyond, for gas delivered prior to the change.

Will I still see the carbon charge reflected on my bill if I do not owe anything?

The SaskEnergy bill statement will continue to reflect the carbon charge, showing a $0 amount owing. 

Amount charged

  • The carbon charge on natural gas is a flat amount set by the Government of Canada and is part of a multi-year plan. Each year, the charge will adjust as follows:
    • April 2019 → $20 per tonne ($0.0391 per cubic metre)
    • April 2020 → $30 per tonne ($0.0587 per cubic metre)
    • April 2021 → $40 per tonne ($0.0783 per cubic metre)
    • April 2022 → $50 per tonne ($0.0979 per cubic metre)
    • April 2023 → $65 per tonne ($0.1239 per cubic metre)
    • April 2024 → $80 per tonne ($0.1525 per cubic metre)
    • April 2025 → $0 per tonne ($0.0000 per cubic metre)

Natural gas and the environment

  • For the coldest of prairie winters, natural gas is the safest and most reliable way to heat your home or business.
  • Natural gas is a fossil fuel that creates greenhouse gas emissions. It is a cleaner form of energy than other fuel options such as coal, oil, propane or electricity. In Saskatchewan, electricity is generated using a variety of sources, including coal and natural gas.

Ways to save

  • Finding ways to lower the amount of natural gas you use is one way to save money and help reduce your environmental footprint.
  • With the addition of the carbon charge, heating with natural gas appliances still costs less than electrical options.
  • SaskEnergy Network Members offer financing to upgrade your heating equipment to an ENERGY STAR® certified model.
  • Energy efficiency programs are available to assist qualifying businesses with buying and installing high-efficient natural gas equipment.

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