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Say it ain’t snow! SaskEnergy shares tips on staying safe this winter

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...

Services

Need to request a new service connection or change an existing gas line? Complete an online application and review our guidelines to prepare your site for service installation.

Setting Commodity Rates

Natural gas prices can fluctuate The commodity rate is the Gas Consumption Charge on your bill. SaskEnergy follows the regulatory standard practice to recover the cost of natural gas sold to customers without any markup. As a utility, we should not incur a profit or a loss on the sale of natural gas. As natural gas prices fluctuate, the cost of buying natural gas each month varies. Because we don't know the total cost of gas for a particular period of time, SaskEnergy uses a Gas Cost Variance Account (GCVA) to balance the changes in costs and revenues over time. This approach helps provide you...

Severe Weather

Nature can be unpredictable Severe or unforeseen weather has the potential to impact natural gas service to your home or business. While our system is designed to operate in extreme conditions, nature can create situations that go beyond anyone’s control.

Sheldon Smith

Executive VP and CIO
Mr. Smith joined SaskEnergy in 2022 as the Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer. In this role, he is responsible for aligning and delivering operational and strategic information technology solutions and roadmaps for SaskEnergy. Mr. Smith has more than 25 years of experience in leadership roles across various Saskatchewan Crowns including SaskPower and SaskTel. Mr. Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree and an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology.

Snow and Ice

SaskEnergy’s natural gas equipment is designed to operate safely in Saskatchewan’s temperatures. However, heavy snow, ice buildup, or unsafe snow removal can damage our facilities and increase the risk of a gas leak or disruption to service. To ensure the natural gas equipment remains operating when you need it the most, we recommend the following: Keep the meter, regulator and shut-off valve free of snow and ice. Do not use a snow plow or snow blower near the meter or riser. Avoiding pushing or piling the snow around the meter, riser or exterior equipment vents. Watch for melting snow from...

Social Media Guidelines

Social Media Participation Terms of Use Our goal of participating in social media is to give you, our customers, partners and community, the opportunity to better engage with us and to help you understand SaskEnergy as a Crown corporation and community supporter. References to SaskEnergy in this document includes SaskEnergy and all its corporate affiliates. We’re here to inform, engage and assist where possible, while working to ensure our channels are the best place for you to get the information you need. Our social media channels – Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube —...

Solar power is lightening our emissions from operations

After a full year of generating power, the large-scale solar installation at SaskEnergy’s Town Border Station (TBS) 1 in south Regina has proven to be a shining success! SaskEnergy’s first renewable electricity system began generating power in April 2023. In its first full year of operation, the TBS 1 solar panels performed even better than expected! “The system was sized according to that site’s annual power consumption, so we expected that the station’s net electrical usage would balance to zero,” says Trevor Ficor, an Engineer-in-Training with our Emissions Management team. But in our 2023...

Staff connect with Indigenous culture in SaskEnergy’s first sweat lodge

Attending a sweat lodge for the first time can be a powerful experience. Just ask Kendra Lovas, an employee at SaskEnergy in Regina. “At first, it was hot and dark, my heart was beating fast, and I felt like my skin was burning,” says Kendra. “After the first break, I wasn’t sure if I would go back in, but I told myself that I needed to give it a chance, and I’m glad I did. It was a great experience.” SaskEnergy is committed to building meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities. One way we have done this is through hosting feasts and pipe ceremonies. This was the first time...

Start, Stop or Transfer Service

Moving? Let us know if you need to: Transfer your existing natural gas service account from one property to another Start a new natural gas service account if you're not a current customer Stop service if you no longer need natural gas on your property Go Online It's easy to inform SaskEnergy and other service providers within Saskatchewan of your residential address change when moving. Start, stop, or transfer your natural gas service online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with ExpressAddress. What you Need to Begin Two pieces of identification Your 11-digit SaskEnergy account number (if you're...

Staying Safe

Natural gas is the safest and most reliable energy source when treated with care. Getting a line locate, proper work planning and hand digging are important steps to keeping you safe.

Students

Co-operative Education We are here to support you in enhancing your resume while gaining valuable work experience in your field of study. Co-op positions start in January, May or September for four month terms, with the opportunity for an extension. To be eligible, you must enroll in the Co-op Program at your post-secondary institution offered through: University of Saskatchewan University of Regina Saskatchewan Polytechnic Summer Work Experience Our Summer Student Program provides a valuable work experience and allows you to earn some money over the summer break. We hire Summer Students in a...

Suppliers

SaskEnergy's goal is to buy goods and services through a fair competitive process. As responsible Environmental Stewards, we often include conditions that promote and encourage environmental sustainability. Our Policy Conduct the procurement of all goods having a value of $25,000 (CDN) or greater. Conduct the procurement of all services having a value of $100,000 (CDN) or greater. Ensure Best Value. We follow the guidelines and standards outlined by the Crown Investment Corporation (CIC) in the Crown Sector Procurement – Best Value Procurement Policy. We structure and conduct practices to...

Supporting the first responders who protect Saskatchewan

SaskEnergy is committed to supporting first responders throughout Saskatchewan. Since 2009, we’ve been a proud sponsor of the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Conference. Operations Manager Al Acton spoke at this year's event in Swift Current, bringing greetings on behalf of SaskEnergy. “Firefighters are vital to the safety of communities throughout the province,” Al says. “SaskEnergy employees and firefighters are both involved in fires and natural gas incidents. So, it’s important to maintain a positive relationship with firefighters. Safety is the number one priority for all of us.”...

Supporting Vulnerable Peoples

Improving the well-being of individuals builds a strong sense of community. We believe in lending a hand when and where we can. Share the Warmth™ - Celebrating 30 Years The Share the Warmth program began in 1994 as a Sweater Recycling Project which redistributed nearly one million articles of warm clothing to individuals across the province. Today, the Share the Warmth Grant program provides funding to charitable organizations that offer warm clothing, shelter, food services or mental health support to help vulnerable citizens manage our cold prairie winters. Through an annual application...

Susan Barber, K.C.

Chair
Regina, Saskatchewan Ms. Barber (K.C., C.Dir.) has served as the Chair of the SaskEnergy Board of Directors since June 2013 and is a member of the Audit and Finance Committee. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree as well as a Bachelor of Laws degree. A partner at McDougall Gauley since 1994, Ms. Barber is one of Canada’s leading practitioners in labour and employment law, achieving the King’s Counsel designation in 2008 for her exemplary service to the legal profession. She is designated in the Canadian Lexpert directory as a leading practitioner in labour and in “The Best Lawyers in Canada” in...

Sustainability a top priority as SaskEnergy looks toward 2023

SaskEnergy now has a clear path to achieving its goal of cutting emissions from operations by 35 per cent by the year 2030. The roadmap to reaching this goal is detailed in SaskEnergy’s 2021-22 Sustainability Report, which was released today. “This past year, SaskEnergy made significant progress in developing a viable plan to achieving its emissions-reduction goal,” Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Don Morgan said. “Several initiatives are already underway to cut emissions by integrating renewable electricity at SaskEnergy facilities, reducing the amount of vented gas from operations, and...

System Inspections

Working in your community SaskEnergy owns and maintains the infrastructure required to provide natural gas service, including the meter. To ensure safe, reliable service and to meet regulatory requirements, we perform a variety of tests and inspections on our system throughout the province each year. SaskEnergy personnel or an authorized contractor may need to enter your yard or property to access above and below ground equipment depending on the type of inspection. Types of Inspections Leak Survey: using handheld devices or vehicle-mounted technology, we inspect gas lines above and below the...

System upgrades resulting in lower emissions

At SaskEnergy, we are committed to reducing emissions from our operations by 35 per cent by 2030. A lot of the work to achieve this goal involves technological upgrades to our system through three focus areas — vent gas reduction, optimization and renewable electricity. New systems We are designing and installing new flare systems at our stations across Saskatchewan, to cut down the amount of gas that is vented through our operations. Flare systems are regularly shown on TV news, or you may have noticed them while driving by – a flame coming from the top of a tall thin pipe at a SaskEnergy...

TAP Terms & Conditions

Applicants with gross household incomes of more than $68,000 will not be accepted. SaskEnergy will select participants based on homeowner need, location, and such other criteria relevant to SaskEnergy. Not all applicants will be accepted into the Program. Applicant must be or represent a SaskEnergy customer. Selected participants shall ensure their property is a safe place for contractors and SaskEnergy employees to access and perform activities in relation to the Program. Only one application per participant. Renters/rental properties are not eligible. Successful applicants from the 2023-2024...