Home Energy Tools & Resources
What are the benefits of home energy efficiency?
Improving the energy efficiency of your home can help save money, improve comfort, make homes healthier and more resilient to climate change, and create jobs in the retrofit industry.
The City of Saskatoon has compiled tools, resources, and created financing options to help residents get started on energy efficiency projects at home.
Not ready or wanting to renovate? Low-cost upgrades like LED lightbulbs or no-cost actions like hanging your laundry to dry instead of using the dryer or programming your thermostat are simple and effective ways to save energy.
Every watt counts!
Renovation Resources
Whether you're seeking financing options and rebates, assessing your home's solar potential, determining if a heat pump is suitable, or utilizing the Energy Map for a customized retrofit plan, these resources serve as a friendly hub for both DIY enthusiasts and those looking to engage a contractor..
Home Energy Loan Program
The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) was developed to help Saskatoon homeowners improve energy efficiency, install renewable energy, or reduce water use by offering low interest loans to cover the costs of these upgrades. Loans between $1,000 and $60,000 are available to homeowners residing in the city of Saskatoon for eligible retrofits. These loans are offered at a low interest rate and are repaid through property taxes over 5, 10, or 20 year terms. HELP is not intended for smaller changes such as switching to LED lights, or installing a low-flow shower head. Instead, it is meant for larger home upgrades.
Be Watt Wise
Efficient electricity use (using the smallest amount possible for the job) helps manage utility bills and ensures Saskatoon's growing community has reliable power. By reducing peak demand, especially during extreme weather, energy conservation supports a more sustainable grid, eases strain on the system, and allows for smarter infrastructure planning that can lower costs over time.
Alignment with Strategies and Targets
- The City of Saskatoon has committed to reducing its emissions to net-zero by 2050 in a way that improves affordability, safety, and quality of life for all, ensuring no one is left behind.
- Buildings are major carbon emitters; in 2023, stationary emissions from buildings accounted for about 59% of Saskatoon’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
- The Low Emissions Community Plan outlines key actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the City’s targets.