Eligibility & requirements. The program is open to SaskEnergy residential customers in Saskatchewan who replace existing space-heating or water-heating equipment with qualifying high-efficiency models. Equipment must meet the program's efficiency thresholds - for example, furnaces must be rated at 97% AFUE or higher. Terms were revised August 17, 2025; current terms govern all new applications.
What you get. Fixed rebates: $325 for a qualifying furnace (97%+ AFUE), $750 for a boiler, $800 for a combination boiler, $1,000 for a tankless water heater, and $1,000 for a condensing water heater. Rebates are paid after installation and application approval.
Deadlines. No fixed end date is published. Equipment must typically have been installed within the program's eligibility window - confirm the current purchase-date rules before applying.
How it works. Customers have qualifying equipment installed by a licensed contractor, then submit a rebate application to SaskEnergy with the invoice and equipment details (model numbers, efficiency ratings). SaskEnergy verifies the installation and issues the rebate.
Important notes. Only equipment meeting the stated efficiency minimums qualifies; standard-efficiency replacements do not. Retain the contractor invoice showing the installed model's efficiency rating, since it is the core proof of eligibility.
Program details change - verify current rules on the official program page before applying.
What the Program Pays
SaskEnergy's Residential Equipment Replacement Rebate pays Saskatchewan homeowners a fixed rebate when they replace existing gas heating or water-heating equipment with a higher-efficiency model. Current rebates are $325 for a furnace rated at 97.0% AFUE or higher, $750 for a boiler at 95.0% AFUE or higher (boiler plants up to 300 MBH), $800 for a combination boiler at 95.0% AFUE or higher, $1,000 for a tankless water heater at 0.87 UEF or higher, and $1,000 for a condensing water heater at 0.80 UEF or higher. The program has run since July 1, 2022, and the current terms took effect on August 17, 2026. SaskEnergy can change or end the program at any time without notice, and funding is limited, so the rebate schedule in effect on the day your complete application arrives is the one that applies.
Who Qualifies
You must be the person who paid the invoice, be a registered homeowner, landlord, or rental company representative, and be a SaskEnergy residential customer. The property must be in Saskatchewan, the equipment must use natural gas, and it must serve the home's primary space heating or water heating. Row housing and separately metered duplex units count as residential properties.
Several common situations are excluded. New construction does not qualify, self-installations do not qualify, and equipment received as a gift or through a contest does not qualify. The equipment being replaced must no longer be covered by its manufacturer's warranty. Garage structures are not eligible, including attached residential garages, and used or rebuilt units never qualify. Equipment bought at auction can qualify if the auction invoice is submitted.
Installation Rules That Decide Claims
The new unit must be installed by a gas contractor holding a valid Domestic, General, or Employer license through the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK). It must appear on SaskEnergy's eligible equipment lists, which can change without notice, so confirm your exact model is listed before the install, not after. Your application and required paperwork must reach SaskEnergy within 120 days of installation.
How to Apply, Step by Step
Choose a TSASK-licensed gas contractor and confirm the exact model is on the eligible equipment list. Have the equipment installed to the manufacturer's specification. Complete the online application on SaskEnergy's program page with your name and contact details, installation and mailing addresses, SaskEnergy account number, old and new equipment information, the contractor's business name, and a copy of the invoice. Your contractor may submit the application on your behalf. SaskEnergy reviews the file and, once approved, pays by cheque, e-Transfer, or account credit within about 6 weeks. If the documents are not in order, SaskEnergy may ask for more, and the rebate amount follows the schedule in effect when your complete application is received.
Worked Example (Hypothetical)
Imagine a hypothetical Regina homeowner replacing a failed mid-efficiency furnace in November. The contractor installs a 97.5% AFUE furnace that appears on the eligible equipment list, the homeowner submits the invoice and application within two weeks, and SaskEnergy pays a $325 rebate about 6 weeks after approval. Had the same homeowner installed the furnace themselves, the claim would be denied outright, no matter how efficient the furnace was. This example is hypothetical; approval always depends on the current terms and equipment lists.
Documents to Keep
Keep the paid invoice showing the model number and efficiency rating, plus the contractor's TSASK license details and your SaskEnergy account number. The invoice is the core proof of eligibility, because it ties the installed model to the efficiency threshold for its category. Keep the paperwork for the replaced unit as well, since questions about warranty status come back to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install the equipment myself? No. Self-installations are ineligible; a TSASK-licensed gas contractor must do the work.
How long do I have to apply? Your application and paperwork must be received within 120 days of installation.
My old furnace is still under warranty. Can I claim? No. Equipment still covered by its manufacturer's warranty cannot be the unit replaced under this program.