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Federal government’s plan for net-zero electricity grid by 2035 may not be achievable: report

Federal government’s plan for net-zero electricity grid by 2035 may not be achievable: report

Oct 19, 2023 | 4:20pm
With carbon capture and storage playing a key role in greening Canada’s electricity grid, the federal government has proposed clean electricity regulations to get Canada’s electricity grid to net zero by 2035. However, a new report from the Regina-based International CCUS Knowledge Centre urges the federal government to rethink the emissions intensity limits for carbon capture-abated power […]
Government of Canada announced $72 million in federal support for SMR development in Saskatchewan

Government of Canada announced $72 million in federal support for SMR development in Saskatchewan

Aug 28, 2023 | 9:04am
The Federal Government has announced its support for developing and deploying small modular reactors (SMRs) in Saskatchewan. Announced earlier this month by Jonathan Wilkinson, the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, the Government of Canada has approved up to $74 million in federal funding for SMR development in Saskatchewan, led by SaskPower. The announcement comes […]
SaskPower reminds farmers to be safe during harvest

SaskPower reminds farmers to be safe during harvest

Aug 18, 2023 | 3:38pm
The sight of combines and grain trucks on roadways means harvest time, and SaskPower is reminding producers to be safe, especially around power lines this season. As of August 8th, SaskPower has recorded 187 incidents involving farm equipment, up from 169 incidents on the same day last year. Spokesperson for SaskPower Scott MacGregor says there […]
SaskPower with the yearly reminder to be safe around power lines during seeding

SaskPower with the yearly reminder to be safe around power lines during seeding

May 15, 2023 | 11:57am
SaskPower is reminding farmers to be aware of power lines during seeding. The provincial power company reported 248 cases of farm equipment hitting power lines last year. It’s recommended that farmers back up slowly to free themselves, but should stop immediately if the line is not coming free. It’s also important to stay inside the […]
SaskPower is changing demand charge calculation for seasonal customers

SaskPower is changing demand charge calculation for seasonal customers

Apr 18, 2023 | 1:17pm
SaskPower is making billing easier for seasonal power users, such as ice rinks, campgrounds, ski hills, and some farms. Beginning May 1st this year, the time-period used to calculate the minimum demand charge will be reduced from 11 months to 6 months. Demand charges are issued to customers who use large amounts of power over […]