We remain committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieving a carbon neutral power grid by 2050. We’re adding more renewable generation in the coming years and exploring other low- and non-emitting technologies.
This approach aligns with the Saskatchewan First Energy Security Strategy and Supply Plan.
Why Reducing Emissions Matters
Emissions, including those from the generation of power, impact:
- climate
- natural resources
- health
GHG emissions can last hundreds of years in the atmosphere. This is why it’s important for us to do what we can. You can help by being energy efficient at home and at work. By using less power you’ll save money and help protect the environment.
For more information, check out Power Savings and Programs.
Our Emissions
Every year, we report our emissions and emissions intensity to regulators and stakeholders in our Annual Report. We count emissions from power generated by our facilities and by Independent Power Producers in the province.
In 2025, our GHG emissions were 12.2 million tonnes of CO2e*. This is a 5% decrease compared to 2024.
We expect to see our emissions level off in 2026, hovering near or just below current levels from now until 2035, as shown in the chart below.
*CO2e stands for CO2 equivalent. This is the standard measurement for reporting GHG emissions. The measure includes Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions as well as the CO2 equivalents for Methane (CH4) and Nitrous Oxide (N2O) emissions.
We’re Making Progress
We continue to explore GHG emissions-free nuclear power and add renewable and lower GHG-emitting generation to our grid. Our first-ever utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) came online in July 2024. The 200-megawatt Bekevar Wind Facility also came online in 2024.
Learn more about the projects we have on the go at Planning and Construction Projects.
We’ve also been investing in a natural climate solution that removes CO2 from the atmosphere – trees. Since our Shand Greenhouse opened in 1991, we’ve grown and distributed over 16 million tree and shrub seedlings across Saskatchewan. Seedlings are given to:
- rural landowners to establish shelter belts
- environmental groups to support habitat projects
- community groups to support cultural projects or activities
We estimate about 10.5 million of those 16 million trees and shrubs are still living today. We continue to invest in the Shand Greenhouse to replace aging infrastructure and improve efficiency. Learn more about our Shand Greenhouse and eligibility for seedlings at Shand Greenhouse.
