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SaskEnergy also introduced three new energy efficiency programs for customers in 2023-24: · The Homes Beyond Code program offers rebates of up to $9,000 for homes that are built at higher energy efficiency levels than what is required by current codes. · Our First Nations Furnace Replacement Rebate assists residents on First Nations across Saskatchewan in replacing their old gas furnaces with new, high-efficiency models. A $2,000 rebate is offered for each installation of a 95 to 96.9 per cent efficient natural gas furnace, and a $3,000 rebate is available for each installation of a furnace that is 97 per cent efficient or higher. · Through the Home Efficiency Retrofit Rebate , which is offered in conjunction with SaskPower, homeowners who qualified for the federal Canada Greener Homes Grant can receive up to $1,800 to upgrade their home’s insulation, air-sealing, windows and doors. In addition, $200 is provided to offset the cost of hiring an Energy Advisor.
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Nearly 8,000 customers benefited from SaskEnergy’s energy efficiency programs in 2023-24, with $3.9 million in rebates provided. Our total investment in rebates for customers is nearly $14 million since the beginning of 2019-20.
Tune-Up Assistance Program Through SaskEnergy’s Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP), income-qualified homeowners can apply for a free home heating tune-up offered by a SaskEnergy Network Member. The program provides up to $400 worth of products and services to each qualified homeowner, including the heating tune-up, up to $200 in repairs, two furnace filters, and a carbon monoxide alarm. TAP helps customers meet their home energy needs safely and efficiently, and brings awareness to the importance of carbon monoxide safety. In 2023-24, TAP assisted 1,020 homeowners in 41 Saskatchewan communities and, since the program began in 2017, more than 4,700 customers have received assistance. Investing in market transformation and innovative technology Since 2018, SaskEnergy has been a member of the NGIF, which seeks applications for funding from companies that are developing technology to reduce emissions related to natural gas. In 2023-24, SaskEnergy invested $440,000 toward market transformation and innovative technology projects that assist customers in reducing their environmental footprints. Focus areas for this investment included technologies related to hybrid heating controls, natural gas heat pumps, renewable natural gas and carbon capture.
The SaskEnergy Tune-Up Assistance Program helps income qualified homeowners tune-up the heat with a free furnace maintenance service.
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“Great program for lower income homeowners who might not be able to afford a service like this. The individual that came to do my service was very nice and helpful and I think he truly made a difference in my home with this inspection and tune-up.” – 2023-24 TAP recipient
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