SaskPower

• $74 million announced for small nuclear reactor project in Saskatchewan

  SaskPower announced the project in June 2022 when it selected the GE-Hitachi BWRX-300 as the technology. The Saskatchewan government will make a final decision on plan in 2029.

  Canada

  Aug 20
  
• Singh mum on preferred target for net-zero grid as Alberta, Sask. NDP split on date

  Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who would not commit to a preferred target date, said Ottawa needs to be more accommodating to provincial challenges.

  Canada

  Aug 14
  
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• SaskPower warns of unpaid bill scam emails

  The company said the fake emails look to be from MySaskPower and have links encouraging people to give their credit card information.

  Crime

  Aug 10
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• SaskPower lost $172 million, according to Crown annual reports

  The Sask. government recently released the Crown annual reports, which shows that SaskPower reported a net loss of $172 million in 2022-23.

  Politics

  Aug 1
• Saskatchewan heat wave results in record electricity demand

  The crown corporation has a list of energy saving tips on its website, but also gave some tips on how to keep your home cool.

  Economy

  Aug 1
• Premier Scott Moe sets net-zero emissions goal post back to 2050

  Despite a federal goal of 2035, Scott Moe says SaskPower will aim to hit net zero by 2050 by continuing to use existing assets like natural gas plants until their end of life.

  Canada

  May 16
• SaskPower accused of violating Charter rights, lawsuit filed

  The applicants, including Climate Justice Saskatoon, filed the suit at the Court of King's Bench on March 31.

  Canada

  Apr 25
• Saskatchewan, New Brunswick announce nuclear power partnership

  Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have officially entered a formal partnership on small modular reactor (SMR) development.

  Canada

  Apr 17
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• Regina small business have surging energy bills amid SaskPower rate increases

  Aleana Young said there was a four per cent SaskPower increase seen in October, a three per cent increase in the new year, and another four per cent increase slated for April.

  Canada

  Feb 23
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• SaskPower releases SMR public engagement results

  SaskPower released the results of feedback gathered during Phase 1 of community engagement of planned SMR nuclear energy plants. Safety, water and waste were common questions.

  Canada

  Feb 8