The provincial government has added some detail as to how SaskPower will take the federal carbon tax off electric home heating bills as of January 1st. Minister responsible for SaskPower, Dustin Duncan, states that the Crown Corporation has been directed to move the tax, benefiting about 30,000 customers, reducing their bills by an average of $21 a month through the winter.

Heating accounts for up to 60 per cent of power consumption during the winter months for customers who rely on electric heat, so SaskPower will eliminate the carbon tax on that heating by reducing the rate rider on their bills by 60 per cent. There will be an application process for those who use electric heat to ensure every household is captured.

SaskPower has begun work to implement this change. Qualified customers who want to ensure they are on the exemption list can contact SaskPower using the online contact form, which you can find by clicking here.