Commercial Energy Programs in Saskatchewan
UPDATE: Some programs were scrapped by the Government of Saskatchewan. The previous information is still available on this page in case you need to check historical initiatives.
SaskEnergy Commercial Boiler Rebate Program
The commercial boiler rebate encourages the use of a high-efficiency natural gas condensing boiler to maximize energy cost savings while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions.
- Equipment must be purchased and installed through a participating SaskEnergy Network Member
- Boiler plants must be over 400 MBH
- Only eligible equipment qualifies
- Minimum 90% thermal efficiency for replacements
- Minimal 95% thermal efficiency for new installations
- Must be a SaskEnergy Commercial customer
- Property is located in Saskatchewan
You can read more about the rebate program here. The Boiler Program does not seem to have an end date or deadline and can be accessed and applied to at any time.
Commercial Space and Water Heating Rebate
SaskEnergy, in collaboration with SaskPower, offer rebates based on the type, efficiency, number of units and size of the equipment installed in commercial buildings. The initiative aims to maximize energy cost savings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To participate is needed:
- Equipment must be installed by a participating SaskEnergy Network Memberor a Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) Licensed Contractor
- Must be a SaskEnergy Commercial Customer
- The property must be located in Saskatchewan
- Examples of eligible buildings: retail stores, apartment complexes, strip malls, dental clinics, restaurants, municipal buildings, community halls, buildings owned or operated by non-profit organizations, barns, mechanical shops, non-residential farm buildings
- Must be following the Terms and Conditions
You can read more about the rebate program here.
Commercial HVAC Program
* The program was scrapped by the provincial government.
Incentive based on the type, size, and number of units installed and range from $300 – $2,000
Funding details and eligibility details that may change based on your commercial needs can be found here on their website.
Commercial Lighting Incentive
* The incentive was scrapped by the provincial government.
The Commercial Lighting Incentive provides non-residential customers in Saskatchewan with access to selected premium energy efficient lighting equipment (including Energy Star certified light fixtures) at a discounted price. The program is hassle-free and can help to significantly lower a business’ electricity costs.
Eligibility
- The incentive is open to any Saskatchewan business that purchases lighting equipment through an electrical contractor.
- The equipment purchased must be on the Qualified Product list and be sourced from one of the programs participating distributors.
More information can be found here.
Industrial Energy Optimization Program
* The program was scrapped by the provincial government.
This program is designed to help industrial facilities systematically identify energy waste and reduce the cost associated with electrical energy use during the production process. It offers participants personalized support geared at improving the efficiency of process operations, leading to reduced costs, emissions, and impact on the environment.
Funding available – The program offers financial incentives for the identification, development, and implementation of energy management and capital projects.
Eligibility
- Industrial facilities operating in Saskatchewan,
- Your facility’s primary purpose is the manufacturing or processing of goods, or the extraction of raw materials,
- Your facility operates under North American industry classification system (NAICS) codes 21, 22, 31, 32, 33, or 486, and,
- Your facility has an annual average of monthly peak demand equal to or greater than 1.00 MVA (megavolt ampere) and is served by SaskPower standard rates, time of use rates, or oil field standard rates.
You can learn more about this program here.
