Government Programs
Incentive programs are offered to encourage energy efficiency.
They are available from various levels of government.
Municipal, provincial or federal agencies provide grants, rebates or loans, for work that meets the guidelines. The guidelines specify the energy efficient applications that qualify and the procedure to follow.
Both homeowners and businesses can benefit when planning retrofits or new construction for energy efficiency.
For the Homeowner
Grants for the installation of solar domestic water heaters, insulating existing walls, attics
Grants for retrofitting homes to be more energy efficient based on an EnergyGuide evaluation
PST tax exemption on the purchase of solar electric and solar thermal systems
Rebates for installing low flow toilets
The ‘ecoEnergy Retrofit Program’ is the current plan offered for home improvements for energy efficiency. It is run by Natural Resources Canada. A home energy audit is required to qualify for the grants or rebates. The auditor must be a company (individual) trained and certified by Natural Resources Canada. The home is inspected and given an EnerGuide rating. A listed of recommendations is provided. Theses can range from adding insulation in certain areas, sealing air leaks to replacing the furnace, windows, etc. Any improvements, which qualify for a grant, must be made within 18 months. This program is in effect from April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011.
For Business
Grants and/or loans for installing solar or solar thermal technology
Grants and exemptions for commercial building construction using energy efficient technology and design (commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential building projects)
When considering any energy efficient project check with your local city or town office.
They can provide a list or outline of the current incentives available, local or otherwise.
Verify all procedures that are required to qualify for any grants, loans or rebates.
More information is available from:
Natural Resources Canada
Phone: 1-800-622-6232
Website: http://www.nrcan.gc.ca
Select the topic: Energy
The Canadian Solar Industries Association
Phone: 613-736-9077 or 866-522-6742
Website: http://www.cansia.ca
Loan Program for Geothermal and Self-Generated Renewable Power
In support of Saskatchewan's Go Green Plan, SaskPower has a loan program for residential and farm customers who install a Canadian Geoexchange Coalition (CGC) certified geothermal heating and/or a renewable electricity system.
This program is available to residents who install a system in a new home, or choose to retrofit an existing homes.
A customers may qualify for loans up to $25,000 to install a geothermal system, and/or a loan of up to $25,000 to install a renewable electricity generation system.
The minimum loan is $5,000 and the total maxamum loan is $50,000. The loan program currently offers an interest rate 2% lower than SaskPower’s standard lending rates.
For more information contact the Sask Power Program Manager at (306) 566-5803
See the Sask Power website: Renewable electricity generation system
Additional benefits and Opportunities to Save or Make Money with Your Power Generating system!
- Net Metering
Net metering refers to the offsetting of a your electricity consumption against your production of electricity.
Financial incentive to a maximum of $35,000 is available to residents who wish to participate in the Net Metering Program.
Contact the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) for more information on this program.
Web: Saskatchewan Research Council
Phone: (306) 933-5400
See the Sask Power website: Net Metering
- Small Power Producers Policy
Electricity Generating Facilities, producing up to 100 Kilowatts come under the tThe Small Power Producers Policy. It is designed to accommodate customers who wish to generate up to 100 kilowatts (kW) of electricity for the purpose of offsetting power that would otherwise be purchased from SaskPower. This applies to wind and solar-powered facilities, as well as other viable generating sources.
Customers may interconnect a generating facility, up to 100 kW in size, to SaskPower’s electricity distribution system.
For more information on the interconnection requirements or SaskPower’s pricing policy, contact:
For more information on the interconnection requirements or SaskPower’s pricing policy, please contact:
SaskPower
Customer Service, Business Manager
Small Power Producers 8NE
2025 Victoria Ave
Regina, SK S4P 0S1
Email: Customer Service Business Manager
See the Sask Power website: Small Power Producers Policy
- Power producers over 100 kW
SaskPower may purchase power in addition to its generation supply over 100 kW as needed.
Those looking construct installations with capacity greater than 1000 kW should contact SaskPower to discuss the project.
See the Sask Power website: Power producers over 100 kW
* This information is provided as a reference to assistance that may be available.
We accept no responsibility for the the accuracy of the information provided.
Government programs change and are modified from time to time.
Please contact the appropriate Government to obtain the latest program details.
