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SaskEnergy applies for first commodity rate increase in seven years; remains second lowest in Canada

SaskEnergy has applied to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel to increase its commodity rate, which would continue to be the lowest in Western Canada and the second lowest in the country. The proposed commodity rate of $3.15/gigajoule (GJ), up from $2.58/GJ, would increase the average residential customer’s bill by $5.65 per month. SaskEnergy’s commodity rate is a pass-through of market costs, with no profit or loss earned. “Natural gas prices in the open market have essentially doubled since SaskEnergy decreased the commodity rate in 2019. Increased natural gas demand for power generation...

SaskEnergy applies for lowest Commodity Rate in 19 years; residential customers to see annual savings of over $80

SaskEnergy today announced it has applied to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel to lower its Commodity Rate from $3.65/Gigajoule (GJ) to $2.65/GJ, effective April 1 st , 2019. SaskEnergy is also asking the Panel to approve a 3.7% Delivery Service Rate increase for April 1 st , 2019. The two rate adjustments combined will see a total bill decrease of 8.8% for the average residential customer, or annual savings of $81. “We all know how vital reliable natural gas service is to the people and businesses of Saskatchewan. Natural gas is the choice of energy for our nearly 400,000 customers and we’re...

SaskEnergy Board announces New President and CEO

SaskEnergy Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken From as President and CEO of the Crown natural gas utility, effective January 1 st , 2017. From will take over the lead role from Doug Kelln, who announced his retirement in May 2016. “Ken brings with him a varied and well-rounded background that will serve the organization well as he takes on the leadership role at SaskEnergy,” said Susan Barber, Chair of the SaskEnergy Board of Directors. “He is well-respected in the industry and has also been recognized by a number of professional associations through their fellow...

SaskEnergy breaks all-time natural gas usage record three times in three days

Daily natural gas consumption in the province has set a new record of 1.43 PetaJoules (PJ) of natural gas. This record, set in the 24-hour period between 9 a.m. December 26 and 9 a.m. December 27, breaks new records set on both December 24 and December 25. These records all surpass the 1.33 PJ record from the winter of 2016/2017. Yesterday’s consumption mark of 1.41 PJ, while not record-setting, is the third highest natural gas consumption day ever recorded in the province. The new natural gas consumption record is due to the extreme cold temperatures, along with high natural gas consumption...

SaskEnergy Celebrates 30 Years of Sharing the Warmth

In recognition of the 30th anniversary of SaskEnergy’s Share the Warmth program, the Corporation is investing $100,000 in grants to charitable organizations that help our province’s most vulnerable through the cold winter months. Starting out as a sweater recycling program in the ‘90s that redistributed more than a million articles of clothing, Share the Warmth has transformed over the last decade into a grassroots initiative that supports charitable organizations in bringing warm shelter, clothing and mental health services to those who need it most. “We are very proud that the program has...

SaskEnergy Celebrates Natural Gas Utility Workers

SaskEnergy joins the Canadian Gas Association (CGA) in recognizing Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on October 10. SaskEnergy’s employees support local communities through the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas services across Saskatchewan. “Our employees work diligently behind the scenes all year round so customers have access to the energy they need to heat their homes and run their businesses. Even during our coldest winter days, SaskEnergy employees maintain our system to 99.99% reliability,” said Ken From, President and CEO. “I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge the...

SaskEnergy to close cashier services in Regina and Saskatoon

Closures to be implemented February 1 st , 2017 SaskEnergy will discontinue cashiering services at its Regina and Saskatoon service centre locations in February due to a continual drop in customer use. No job loss or relocation of employees will occur as a result of these closures. Popularity of SaskEnergy’s individual cashiering service has steadily declined as, on average, less than three per cent of customers use cashier services. A majority of customers make their natural gas payments through their financial institution including on-line and telephone banking, or pre-authorized withdrawal...

SaskEnergy completes investigation into Prud’homme cavern wellhead fire; decommissions affected underground storage cavern

SaskEnergy has completed the investigation into the October 2014 gas release and fire at its Prud’homme natural gas storage facility east of Saskatoon. The nine-day incident began October 11 th , 2014 at one of the seven underground natural gas storage caverns at the facility. No one was hurt in the incident, and no service was lost to any residential, business or industrial customer. The gas release was safely contained on October 17th with the installation of a new wellhead; safety testing and site clearance were completed two days later. The remaining caverns at the site were not impacted...

SaskEnergy connecting with the community at career fairs

Through the attraction, retention and development of skilled employees, SaskEnergy strives to have a workforce that reflects the changing demographics of Saskatchewan. One of the ways we connect with potential employees is through attending career fairs across Saskatchewan. Throughout the summer and fall, SaskEnergy had representation at eight career fairs. The career fairs were hosted by various institutions and organizations, including the University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina and Saskatchewan Polytechnic. SaskEnergy also attended the Regina Open Door Society Career Fair and...

SaskEnergy Continues to Offer Tune-Up Assistance Program for Another Year

SaskEnergy is once again offering its Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP) to income-qualifying homeowners in Saskatchewan. Customers who qualify receive a free Network Home Heating Tune-Up, a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, two standard furnace filters and up to $200 in furnace repairs. “Through its Tune-Up Assistance program, SaskEnergy is making furnace maintenance and carbon monoxide safety more accessible, helping ensure everyone has a safe, warm place to sleep at night,” said Dustin Duncan, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy. “This program is one more example of how SaskEnergy is giving back to...

SaskEnergy declares $29 million dividend in year highlighted by safety, efficiencies and growth

In 2016-17, SaskEnergy recorded income before unrealized market value adjustments of $70 million, compared to $86 million for the 12-month period ending March 31, 2016. The corporation declared a dividend of $29 million to Crown Investments Corporation (CIC), based on 2016-17 income before unrealized market value adjustments. Unrealized market value adjustments were favourable in 2016-17 resulting in a consolidated net income of $146 million. Safety remained the core focus of SaskEnergy’s operations in 2016-17, as the corporation dedicated $91 million toward increasing safety across its more...

SaskEnergy employees provide hands-on learning for high school students

Thousands of high school students had the chance to learn from SaskEnergy employees about safe digging and damage prevention at two recent job fairs in Moose Jaw and Balgonie. SaskEnergy attended the Regina District Industry Education Council’s WorkSafe/Try a Career Days through our partnership with the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA), a member-driven organization that shares SaskEnergy’s commitment to public safety and damage prevention. “SaskEnergy is a good sponsor and member of the SCGA, and this was a great opportunity to display what goes on in line locating and showing the...

SaskEnergy employees spread holiday cheer at Santa Store

The gymnasium at St. Michael Community School in Regina was recently transformed into a wonderland of holiday gifts, with support from SaskEnergy employees who volunteered and fundraised. Books, toys, movies and other items were on offer. Excited students rushed up and down the aisles searching for that perfect present. The Santa Store, which allows children the chance to buy affordable gifts for their loved ones, was last held in 2019 — on hiatus due to the pandemic — and its return was welcomed by the school community. Our employees have happily pitched in at this event since 2012, and the...

SaskEnergy employees try their hands at lacrosse

SaskEnergy employees had the chance to experience lacrosse, also known as the Creator’s Game or Medicine Game, at the Al Ritchie outdoor rink in Regina on June 21. The event provided the opportunity to connect, play and explore the rich history of the sport! SaskEnergy’s employee-led committees SAGE and the Joint Diversity Committee partnered with the Saskatchewan Lacrosse Association (SLA) to host this event, which occurred during the noon hour on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Attendees embraced the teachings of lacrosse — unity, respect and harmony — all while getting a sweat on...

SaskEnergy extends carbon monoxide safety rebate

In support of carbon monoxide (CO) safety awareness, and after a successful launch of the program, SaskEnergy is extending its CO alarm rebate offer until March 31, 2021. SaskEnergy initially partnered with retailers across Saskatchewan to offer a $10 rebate on the purchase of CO alarms from November 2, 2020 to January 31, 2021. During the first month, more than 5,000 alarms were purchased as part of the point-of-sale rebate offer. “It is critical that Saskatchewan residents take carbon monoxide safety seriously. Recent events in the province serve as crucial reminders of the risks associated...