Beginning today, the Saskatchewan’s Party’s campaign commitment to give all SaskPower customers a 10 per cent rebate on their bills is now in effect.
The rebate is called the Economic Recovery Rebate and will run from Dec. 1 to the end of November 2021.
Premier Scott Moe announced the rebate during the 2020 election campaign, as a measure to offer relief to people and help drive the province’s recovery during COVID-19.
“The Saskatchewan Economic Recovery Rebate is a simple and effective way to help individuals, families and business through this pandemic,” said Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan, in a press release. “By implementing this rebate today, our government is keeping its commitments to the people of Saskatchewan.”
It applies to the electrical charges section of customers’ bills, including the basic monthly charge, energy charge and demand charge. The rebate does not apply to PST, GST, municipal surcharges, the federal carbon tax, connect fees or late payment charges. Customers can expect to see the full benefit of the rebate on their January bills.
All customers are eligible, including residential, commercial and businesses. Swift Current Light and Power and Saskatoon Light and Power will be offering their customers the same rebate, while receiving credit to offset the cost.
The provincial government expects the program to cost $262 million for the year, funded through the General Revenue Fund.
