How Saskatoon is built
- Before 1961 19%
- 1961–1990 44%
- 1991–2000 7%
- 2001 or later 30%
Reporting rules that apply in Saskatoon
- No city-specific rule found (none found): No municipal energy/water benchmarking, reporting or building-performance by-law found; provincial rules apply (see rules.provinces.SK).
Incentives for audits and studies
- Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP) (SaskPower and SaskEnergy (administered by CLEAResult, with the Government of Canada)): Free consulting. Energy Support Services (small/medium businesses using under 2 GWh/yr): identify opportunities, build business cases, track projects and savings. Energy Coach Services (large, about 2 GWh+): the same plus up to $30,000 toward an energy champion. CEOP Incentive Services for upgrades: $0.13/kWh non-lighting, $0.06/kWh lighting, $15/GJ gas, up to 50% of costs and $100,000 per project per fuel. Details
Audit levels
- Level 1, walk-through: a site visit and bill review that benchmarks the building and lists low-cost measures.
- Level 2, energy survey and analysis: where the energy goes, with savings and cost estimates per measure. Most incentive applications use this level.
- Level 3, detailed analysis: monitoring and modelling for capital-intensive projects.
Ask which level a quote covers. Audits are done by engineering firms and energy consultants; look for a P.Eng. and credentials such as the Certified Energy Manager (CEM). How commercial energy audits work.
Commercial energy audit in Saskatoon: common questions
Do Saskatoon buildings have to report energy use?
We found no mandatory reporting rule for Saskatoon buildings as of September 28, 2026.
Are there incentives for commercial energy audits in Saskatoon?
Yes: Commercial Energy Optimization Program (CEOP). Check eligibility and pre-approval rules before you commission the audit.
What does a commercial energy audit cost?
It depends on the building's size and the ASHRAE level. Get quotes that state the level and the deliverables.