The City of Saskatoon operates an electric utility providing electrical service to the area of Saskatoon which lies generally within the 1958 City boundary. Bulk power is purchased from the provincial crown utility, SaskPower, at 138,000 volts. Through a system of substations, distribution lines and transformers, the power is supplied to customers on demand at locations and at voltages appropriate to their needs. The Utility also maintains the street lighting system.
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Saskatoon Light & Power
322 Brand Road S7K 0J5
Phone: (306) 975-2414 / Fax: (306) 975-3057
MOST IMPORTANT ISSUE
Saskatoon Light & Power's priority focus in 2011 will be to continue our record of innovation through a pattern of disciplined and cost-conscious investments in our infrastructure. We will continue to develop green energy projects in order to meet our commitment to the environment while maximizing our return on investment to the City of Saskatoon.
SASKATOON LIGHT & POWER'S VISION
In 2011, Saskatoon Light & Power will being development of a new Green Energy Park. The vision for this park is to showcase our alternative energy projects in a way that provides educational opportunities for the public and to promote energy conservation and renewable energy solutions. Projects underway include a Landfill Gas Collection System and Power Generator, a Tall Wind Turbine, and a Turbo-Expander being development in conjunction with SaskEnergy. Our Utility is also exploring the potential for other future projects at this location. One other key project being studied is a low-impact hydropower station to be located at the Saskatoon Weir located on the South Saskatchewan river.
We will also be demonostrating our environmental leadership through the use of LED lighting in one of the City's new neighbourhoods. This large scale pilot project will showcase this energy efficient technology and will be used to verify the energy savings that can be achieved.
As our Utility ages, so does our infrastructure. In order to maintain our high standards for service and reliability to our customers, we will be undertaking a Capital Development Planning Study. This study will guide our future strategic directions. We will also be implementing an Asset Management system to improve our maintenance operations.
In 2011, Saskatoon Light & Power will also continue to focus on developing its staff through our apprenticeship program. This program is an important succession planning initiative to meet our future staffing needs. This will also provide opportunities for our current staff to grow within the Utility to meet their career goals.
2011 COMPANY OBJECTIVES
- One of the Utility's strategic directions is to harness and promote the use of renewable energy sources thereby reducing our reliance on fossil fuels for energy generation.
- Provide staff training and continued promotion of a safe workplace by personal commitment by all staff.
- Implementation of an Asset Management System in order to improve maintenance efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Succession planning through our continued focus on the apprenticeship program.
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| COMPANY DATA |
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| Ownership |
City of Saskatoon - Utility Services Department |
| Number of Customers |
59,000 |
| Number of Employees |
140 |
| Revenues |
$127.9 million |
| Total Assets |
$153.1 million (2008) |
| Peak Demand for Power |
193.6 MW |
| Distribution Network |
519 km Overhead and 243 km Underground |
| Total Energy Sales |
1,081.2 GWh |
ACCOUNT INQUIRIES
- Do you have questions about your account or utility bill?
- Are you moving and need your power connected or disconnected?
- Would you like to sign up for GreenPower?
Please contact the Revenue Branch at City Hall.
Phone: (306) 975-2400 / Toll Free: 1-800-667-9944