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The Province of Saskatchewan offers the PST exemption for qualifying ENERGY STAR residential furnaces, boilers and ENERGY STAR heat pumps that was scheduled to conclude on March 31, 2007, has been extended indefinitely. For the period beginning November 8, 2005, qualifying energy-efficient furnaces and boilers are exempt from PST if purchased or leased for a continuous period of one year or more. For the period beginning July 1, 2006, qualifying ground and air source heat pumps, are exempt from PST if purchased or leased for a continuous period of one year or more. For more information visit the website or call toll free 1-800-667-6102.
SaskEnergy
Website: http://www.saskenergy.com – click on ‘Saving Energy’
Before starting any renovations, book an appointment with a SEGH service organization to have a pre-retrofit evaluation (D audit) completed. The provincial government subsidizes half of the cost of the evaluation. The evaluation will tell you how certain renovations or equipment will reduce energy usage – helping you save energy and money over the long term. The energy advisor will also review your grant eligibility for each recommended improvement. You have a maximum of 18 months from your pre-retrofit evaluation to complete all your retrofits and the post-retrofit evaluation. (E audit) Once you have completed all of your retrofits, book an appointment for your post-retrofit evaluation with the same SEGH service organization that completed your initial evaluation. The provincial government is subsidizing half of the cost of the evaluation. Based on the retrofits you complete, you will receive two cheques – one from SaskEnergy, who is administering the program on behalf of the Government of Saskatchewan, and one from Natural Resources Canada on behalf of the Government of Canada. The maximum retrofit grant you can receive is $10,000 – that’s $5,000 from the Government of Saskatchewan and $5,000 from the Government of Canada.
Provincial Grants for Residential Property Owners
The Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses Program has a list of eligible improvements which includes heating and ventilation system upgrades, insulation, air sealing, draft proofing, upgrading air conditioning, water heating systems, such as tankless (instantaneous) water heaters, condensing water heaters, solar hot water systems, and drain water heat recovery (DWHR) systems; as well as water conservation recommendations such as low flow or dual flush toilets.
www.saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energuide.asp
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Saskatchewan EnerGuide for Houses
Energy Efficient Rebate for New Homes
SaskEnergy, on behalf of the Ministry of Environment, is offering an Energy Efficient Rebate for New Homes. The program provides incentives to
· $1,000 for the purchase of a home that is ENERGY STAR qualified, R-2000 certified or has an EnerGuide for New Homes rating of 80 or above, plus
· $1,000 for the installation of a solar domestic hot water heating system,
· $3,500 for the installation of a CAN/CSA-C448 compliant Geothermal System.Note#2
· $150 for the installation of a drain water heat recovery system, and/or
· $100 for the installation of one qualifying natural gas appliance or $250 for two qualifying natural gas appliances. Qualifying natural gas appliances include clothes dryers, barbecues, cooktops, and ranges.
To apply for the Energy Efficient Rebate for New Homes, fill out a Rebate Application Form and submit to the SaskEnergy address indicated. www.saskenergy.com/saving_energy/energystarnewhomes.asp
For more information on ENERGY STAR qualified or R-2000 certified new homes, please contact your local homebuilder or visit the Saskatchewan ENERGY STAR for New Homes website: www.energystarsask.ca. Information on building to the EnerGuide for New Homes rating of 80 or above standard can call REHI at 1-306-665-2525.
Homebuilders interested in becoming qualified or certified to build energy efficient housing should contact Resource Efficient Housing Inc (REHI) at 1-306-665-2525.
Regular training sessions are available for builders who would like to become ENERGY STAR qualified. For information about this training and all other ENERGY STAR inquiries, please contact Resource Efficient Housing Inc (REHI) by phone at: 665-2525 ext 126. or visit its website at : www.energystarsask.ca
Did you know that all ENERGY STAR® qualified furnaces, boilers, ground and air source heat pumps are exempt from PST? Your heating contractor will not charge you PST on this equipment.
SaskEnergy Network Financing
Finance your entire natural gas solution. Includes eligible appliances, equipment and installation costs. Available from all SaskEnergy Natural Gas Network Members www.saskenergy.com/residential/appliancefinancing.asp
Saskatchewan Home Energy Improvement Program (SHEIP) for Low and Moderate Income Households:
This program provides financial assistance to low and moderate homeowners to help with the cost of making energy efficient improvements to their homes. Contact the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation at 1-866-388-8433 to see if you qualify.
PST Exemption:
All ENERGY STAR® qualified furnaces, boilers, ground and air source heat pumps are exempt from PST.
Website: www.tpcs.gov.sk.ca/SHF
Heritage Research Grant Program
Provides financial assistance for conducting heritage inventories, research, studies, field investigations in the areas of archaeology, architecture, palaeontology, history and natural history.
Click here for a copy of the detailed program guidelines.
Heritage Conservation Grant Program
Heritage resources, from small objects and paper documents to archaeological sites and buildings, require specialized treatment to ensure their long-term conservation. Financial assistance is provided for preserving, conserving or restoring many kinds of heritage resources, including artifacts, documents, photographs, film, buildings, structures and heritage districts.
Click here for a copy of the detailed program guidelines.
Heritage Promotion and Education Grant Program
Financial assistance is available for undertaking studies to promote heritage resources in a community or region, or to develop educational heritage programs. Projects in this category may also include the production of posters, brochures, walking / driving tour guides, audio / visual presentations, and conferences, seminars and workshops relating to
Click here for a copy of the detailed program guidelines.
Heritage Publications Grant Program
This program assists individuals and organizations in publishing new, well-documented material on the history, pre-history and heritage resources of
Click here for a copy of the detailed program guidelines.
Heritage Special Projects Grant Program
To develop innovative ways of addressing key issues in heritage conservation in Saskatchewan, the Heritage Foundation is interested in supporting and working in partnership with projects that develop or experiment with new approaches, ideas or techniques. This program will enable the Foundation, in concert with other government agencies, non-profit organizations and individuals to adopt a proactive position on important issues relating to both the cultural and natural heritage of the province.
Click here for a copy of the detailed program guidelines.
Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC):
An Agency of the Ministry of Social Services
Website: www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/housing/
Housing Development
Encouraging Community Housing Options (ECHO)
Provides financial assistance to non-profit and private corporations, co-operatives and municipalities to determine the feasibility of developing and investing in a housing project in their community.
HomeFirst Rental Development Program
Provides one-time capital funding to help non-profit corporations, co-operative groups, municipalities, First Nations and the private sector to develop affordable rental units for low-to-moderate income people.
Helps meet the need for adequate rental housing in the North by bringing together developers, municipalities and non-profit groups to build and operate rental units.
HomeFirst Secondary Suites Program www.gov.sk.ca/adx/aspx/adxGetMedia.aspx
Increases the supply of affordable housing for low to moderate-income households by providing financial assistance to property owners to encourage the development of secondary suites.
Remote Housing Program
The Remote Housing Program provides grants to assist low-to-moderate income families in the North to build their own homes. All communities in northern Saskatchewan are eligible, with the exception of those with a housing market (La Ronge, Air Ronge, Creighton and Denare Beach).
Forgivable grants equal to 75 per cent of the basic unit construction costs, to a specified maximum are available to approved families. For more information, please contact the Sask Housing Corp. at 1-800-667-9656
Shelter Enhancement Program (New and Renovation)
Provides financial assistance to non-profit corporations or Indian Band councils to increase the number of emergency shelters or second stage housing units for women, men, youth and children who are victims of family violence.
www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/forms/H09-AP.pdf
Also to complete repairs required to bring facilities up to minimum health and safety standards. www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/forms/H10-AP.pdf
Rentals
Affordable Housing Rental Program
Subsidized rental housing for low to-moderate income families based on availability and need.
Social Housing Rental Program (SHRP)
Provides suitable, adequate and affordable rental housing for low-income seniors and families.
Educates social housing tenants about safety, security and crime prevention, and supports the establishment and operation of tenant associations.
Rent Supplement Program www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/search
Provides social housing for low-income households in units contracted to provide existing accommodation in communities where additional social housing is required.
Repairs and Renovations
Emergency Repair Program (ERP) www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/Default.aspx
Provides financial assistance to low-income households in rural areas to undertake emergency repairs required to ensure the continued safe occupancy of their homes.
Home Adaptations for Seniors Independence (HASI) www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/H04-FS.pdf
Provides financial assistance to low-income seniors to complete modifications to improve accessibility for age-related disabilities.
Rental / Roominghouse Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (Rental RRAP) www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/H05-FS.pdf
Provides financial assistance to landlords to complete repairs required to bring their properties up to minimum health and safety standards. (see also: Tenant Income Guidelines)
Homeowner Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (Homeowner RRAP)
Provides financial assistance to low-income households to complete repairs required to bring their homes up to minimum health and safety standards.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP - Disabilities) www.socialservices.gov.sk.ca/H06-FS.pdf
Provides financial assistance to low-income households to complete modifications required to accommodate the needs of a household member with a disability.
Saskatchewan Assisted Living Services (SALS)
Provides a community-based service option for individuals living in selected social housing projects and who require a combination of shelter and support to maintain their independence.
Saskatchewan Emergency Repair Program (SERP)
Provides financial assistance to low-income households located in urban areas to undertake emergency repairs required to ensure the continued safe occupancy of their homes.
Saskatchewan Home Adaptations for Independence Program (SHAIP)
Provides financial assistance to low-income households to complete modifications required to accommodate the needs of a household member with a disability.
Saskatchewan Home Energy Improvement Program (Rental-SHEIP)
Provides financial assistance to landlords to assist with the cost of energy efficient upgrades to their properties. (see also: Tenant Income Guidelines)
Saskatchewan Home Energy Improvement Program (SHEIP)
Provides financial assistance to low and moderate-income homeowners to assist with the cost of energy efficient upgrades to their home.
Saskatchewan Rental Repair Program (Sask Rental)
Provides financial assistance to landlords to complete repairs required to bring their properties up to minimum health and safety standards. (see also: Tenant Income Guidelines)
Shelter Enhancement Program (SEP) - Renovation
Provides financial assistance (loan for capital expenditures) for repairs necessary to bring existing shelters to an acceptable level of health, safety and security for victims of family violence.
SaskPower
Website: www.saskpower.com
SaskPower New Connects Financing Program for New Customers
SaskPower will offer a financing program to assist new residential customers whose electricity connection costs exceed $1,000 and commercial customers where connection costs exceed $5,000. The SaskPower New Connects financing program includes a minimum 25 per cent down payment, and loans will not exceed $2 million dollars per customer. Providing these financing options will provide convenience and affordability to new customers – in most cases, billing and payments will be included on a customer’s electricity bill, or a monthly payment plan will be established. For more information about the New Connects program please contact: Murray Black 306-566-2848 mblack@saskpower.com
SaskPower Geothermal and Self-Generated Renewable Power Loan Program
In support of the province's Go Green Plan, SaskPower Eneraction has developed a loan program for residential and farm customers who choose to install a Canadian Geoexchange Coalition (CGC) certified geothermal heating and/or a renewable electricity system. This program is applicable to residents who install a system in a new home, or choose to retrofit an existing home to accommodate a geothermal and/or renewable system. Eligible customers can receive a loan for 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 of the loan(s) cannot exceed $50,000. The interest rate for this loan program is 2% lower than SaskPower’s standard lending rates, which will vary depending on the term of the loan(s). Please contact your local distributor to fill out a loan application or contact the Canadian Geoexchange Coalition (CGC) for more information. For more information about this loan program, please contact the Program Manager at (306) 566-5803 or review our FAQs for more information .
In addition to the loan program, SaskPower Eneraction is adding a $3,500 enhancement to the existing provincial Energy Efficiency for New Homes Rebate Program for customers who are building new ENERGY STAR® qualified, R-2000 certified or EnerGuide 80 homes and want to install a geothermal system. Please contact SaskEnergy for more information on this and the EnerGuide for Houses program.
Website: www.swa.ca
Rebate Available for Low-Flush Toilets
The Government of Saskatchewan is helping residents "Go Green" by offering a $50 rebate for low-flush toilets through the new Provincial Toilet Replacement Rebate Program.
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