REGINA — SaskEnergy furnace replacement program offers eligible homeowners new appliances for free.
Through the Heating Affordability Program (HAP), eligible income-qualified households will receive a new high-efficiency furnace, free of charge, to replace their low-efficiency furnace.
SaskEnergy says the goal is to replace furnaces for up to 50 income-qualified customers. Older, low-efficiency equipment results in higher heating bills as more fuel is required to provide the same amount of heat as a high-efficiency model. With a new high-efficiency furnace, participating customers can expect to save up to $650 annually on natural gas and electricity costs, according to SAskEnergy.
To access HAP, customers must be participants in SaskPower’s Energy Assistance Program and will need to meet income and existing heating equipment criteria. Eligible homeowners will be contacted directly with an invitation to participate in HAP.
The furnace replacements will be offered through participating SaskEnergy Network members. The installation will include a 96 per cent annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) single-stage natural gas furnace, required modifications to the home’s venting, three furnace filters and, if required, a programmable thermostat.
HAP replaces SaskEnergy’s Tune-Up Assistance Program, which supported income-qualified customers with furnace maintenance. SaskEnergy and participating Network Members will continue to support customers with furnace maintenance through the SaskEnergy Network Home Heating Tune-Up, which offers optional on-bill financing.
For more information about SaskEnergy’s energy efficiency and rebate programs, visit saskenergy.com.
