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Rekindling long-ago customer connection a career highlight for employee

A quarter century ago, our construction crews were a main attraction for children spending their summers at Kenosee Provincial Park. SaskEnergy employees worked for several summers to extend gas service to cabins in the area in the late 1990s. “Some kids, you couldn’t get rid of them. They’re pointing and looking; the parents want to go, but the kids want to stay and see us work,” says Dale Staudt, a Crew Lead with our southern Saskatchewan Construction team. “We would stop and explain what we were doing and show them. We’d stand back with the parent and watch one of our guys dig. For a small...

Reliability, affordability and customer focus; SaskEnergy releases 2020-21 Annual Report

SaskEnergy achieved strong financial and operational results in 2020-21 while maintaining its lowest commodity rate in more than 20 years. The Corporation reported net income from operations of $59 million and declared a dividend of $21 million to Crown Investments Corporation (CIC). “Despite the unprecedented challenges presented by the pandemic, SaskEnergy maintained an exceptional level of service to customers while also providing one of the lowest residential gas utility rates in the country,” said Don Morgan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. “The reliability and affordability of...

Relighting Your Heating Equipment

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Rental Properties

If you own or manage rental properties, there are two options to ensure natural gas service continues, without disruption, as tenants move in and out. Options for billing are: You receive a monthly bill for your rental properties. Whether your property is vacant or leased, you're responsible for paying the bill. Tenants are billed directly for their natural gas usage. They're responsible for paying the bill as long as they are leasing the property. If there are no tenants, you will receive a monthly bill to ensure natural gas service continues to the property. If Tenants Pay Their Own Bills If...

Request a Safety Presentation

Let's talk safety We are committed to safety and look for opportunities to talk about it. Whether you’re a safety coordinator at a jobsite, a teacher, or a member of a community association, natural gas education is important to keep everyone safe. Topics available for discussion include: Damage Prevention (safe digging near underground infrastructure) Carbon Monoxide Detecting a Natural Gas Leak Send us a message outlining the details of your request. A SaskEnergy Representative will follow-up with you in 3-5 business days to discuss options and determine availability. Presentation...

Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate Program

Terms and Conditions Overview Eligibility Criteria Program Process Eligible Units Rebates Additional Terms & Conditions Documentation Contact Information 1. Overview The Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate (the “Program”) administered by SaskEnergy Incorporated (“SaskEnergy”) is designed to stimulate investment in energy efficient equipment (the “Unit(s)”) that will reduce natural gas and electrical usage and associated operating costs. The Program is targeted to the residential replacement market (with the exception of heat recovery ventilator Units, or HRVs, which may be eligible in...

Residential New Service

Complete this application if you are requesting natural gas service for an individual lot within one of the following locations: Farm Acreage Resort Urban Community First Nation Before You Begin Refer to our site readiness requirements to ensure you are ready for SaskEnergy to provide a quote. Gas load details are required to process your request. Consumption details in BTU/HR or M3/HR can be found on the equipment, through the manufacturer, or by contacting your mechanical contractor. If you live on a farm or acreage, you must receive an online estimate before you submit a request for service...

Residential Rates

Effective as of October 1, 2023 Full Service Basic Monthly Charge : $26.50 Delivery Charge : $0.1113 per m 3 Commodity Rate : $0.1264 per m 3 ($3.20/GJ) Delivery Service Basic Monthly Charge : $26.50 Delivery Charge : $0.1113 per m 3 Commodity Rate : Gas Retailer Contract Price Minimum bill amount is equal to the Basic Monthly Change. Other charges are applied to your bill as required. The Commodity Rate in dollars per cubic metre ($/m 3 ) may be converted to a rate in dollars per gigajoule ($/GJ) by dividing it by SaskEnergy's forecast heating value of 0.03950 GJ/m 3 .

Ribbon skirt library a valuable resource for SaskEnergy employees

SaskEnergy's Indigenous Engagement team is breaking down barriers to participate in ceremony with resources like our Cultural Handbook and a Ribbon Skirt Library. January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day in Canada, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about Indigenous culture. Ribbon skirts are an expression of story, culture, and individuality. Often handcrafted out of fabric and multiple ribbon colours, they are worn by women during and outside of Indigenous ceremonies. They are a symbol of pride and identity. SaskEnergy has hosted and participated in many Indigenous ceremonies in the past...

Safety patrols prepare for summer construction season

The Sask 1 st Call Safety Patrols will enter their third year of operation on May 2 nd , and will continue promoting safe digging across the province until the construction season ends Oct 31 st . Thanks to the Safety Patrols and other damage prevention programs, the Crown utilities have seen a 32 per cent reduction in damage to underground facilities since 2014. “Face-to-face discussion and education are the heart and soul of this program,” said Daryl Posehn, Executive Director of the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA). “Contractors and homeowners respond very well when a patroller...

Safety reasons force removal of more services at Last Mountain Lake

Due to continued high levels of ground movement in key zones within six Last Mountain Lake communities, SaskEnergy today announced it will be permanently removing natural gas service for about 250 property owners, or about 16% of its customer base in the area. SaskEnergy monitors ground movement using below-ground measurement devices, natural gas leak surveys, geotechnical analysis, mapping and satellite monitoring. Since the summer of 2014, SaskEnergy has repaired underground leaks on its system in the impacted zones at significantly higher rates compared to the provincial average. “We...

Safety Sign Art Project

Promoting Safety through Indigenous Art At SaskEnergy, safety is a core value and a top priority. We are committed to the safety of the public through the promotion of messages such as ‘what to do if there is a natural gas leak’ and the importance of ‘digging safely’ near natural gas lines. To amplify Indigenous voices in our province and create authentic artwork, SaskEnergy collaborated with Jade Roberts , Indigenous educator and artist. We recognize the success of creating a safe community depends on collaboration and learning through the telling of stories. SaskEnergy is grateful for the...

Saskatchewan sets new natural gas consumption record

A new record for daily natural gas consumption in the province was set last Friday due to the extreme cold temperatures, along with high natural gas consumption from industrial customers and power plants. SaskEnergy set a 24-hour record on Friday, December 16 th , 2016 delivering 1.33 PetaJoules of natural gas to customers, three per cent higher than the record set earlier this year in January 2016. A PetaJoule is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million GigaJoules (GJ) of natural gas – the average home in Saskatchewan consumes about 105 GJ of natural gas annually. Record-setting and...

Saskatchewan sets new one-day natural gas consumption record

A new record for daily natural gas consumption in the province was set over the weekend due to the cold temperatures, along with high natural gas consumption and new customer growth. In the 24-hour period on Saturday, January 16 th to Sunday, January 17 th , TransGas, the natural gas transmission subsidiary of SaskEnergy, delivered 1.29 PetaJoules (PJ) of natural gas to its customers in Saskatchewan. This is a two per cent increase over the previous record of 1.27 PJ/day, which was set on January 4 th , 2015. A PetaJoule is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million GigaJoules of natural...

Saskatchewan Turnkey Program

Developing a new subdivision requires collaboration and can be a complex process. The Saskatchewan Turnkey Program assists developers with the design and construction of underground utility services. Participating Utilities SaskEnergy SaskPower SaskTel Local Cable Providers Program Benefits Developers have more control over the schedule Service is timely, cost-effective and coordinated Participating utilities use a common trench to streamline the construction and installation process Guidelines To take part, developers must employ expertise to design and manage the construction of shallow...

SaskEnergy and its Network Members are back again to help homeowners with furnace maintenance

After a very successful Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP) in 2018, SaskEnergy and its Network of plumbing and heating contractors are teaming up again in hopes of continuing to provide quality furnace maintenance to low-income homeowners across the province. TAP highlights the importance of annual maintenance on natural gas home heating systems and carbon monoxide detection. The program was created to assist low income homeowners by providing a hands-on examination of a home’s heating equipment to make sure it is ready for the onset of cooler temperatures. Applications are now being accepted...

SaskEnergy and SaskPower Introduce New Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate

SaskEnergy and SaskPower are launching a new rebate to help customers improve their home’s efficiency. The Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate (HERR) provides eligible homeowners with rebates to be used towards upgrading their home’s insulation, air-sealing, windows, and doors. “Through their energy efficiency programs, SaskEnergy and SaskPower are helping customers reduce the cost to heat their homes,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. “By minimizing energy usage, our utilities are helping customers reduce both their emissions and their monthly bills.” To be eligible for...