Energy Solutions

SES Perspective on the SK Tribunal Report on the Draft Clean Electricity Regulations

July 20, 2024 — SES’s perspective on the newly released Saskatchewan Economic Impact Assessment Tribunal Report on the draft Clean Electricity Regulations.

SES Comments on SaskPower’s Long-Term Supply Plan

April 22, 2024 — SES comments on SaskPower’s “Long-Term Supply Plan: Draft Summary.”

SES Comments on the Clean Electricity Regulations

March 15, 2024 — SES’s support for the draft CER and comments on proposed changes to the regulatory design.

Letter Supporting the Greener Homes Grant

February 14, 2024 — SES responds to the cancellation of the wildly popular Greener Homes Grant, recommending that the Government of Canada immediately launches a new, improved program for all Canadian households.

Letter Urging the City of Saskatoon to Support Environmental Initiatives

August 14, 2023 — Amidst significant budget cuts, SES reiterates the need for the City of Saskatoon to continue funding the Low Emissions Community Plan and fulfill the goals and projects within the City’s Climate Action Plan. 

Support and Recommendations for Prince Albert’s Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions

June 5, 2023 — SES letter of support for the City of Prince Albert’s Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions by 2030 motion.

25 Recommendations for GHG Emissions Reduction in SK

November 4, 2021 — Letter, including 25 recommendations, to Premier Moe and Environment Minister Kaeding on reducing GHG emissions in SK

Energy & Employment in a Low-GHG Emitting Economy

October 2021 — A review of job prospects based on the effects of moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy for electricity generation predict that the overall net number of jobs would increase.

Carbon-Free Electricity in Saskatchewan

April 27, 2021 — SES Report examines and updates the analysis and recommendations from our 2013 report, Yes They Can: A 2020 Vision for SaskPower

Saskatchewan Low Carbon Stories

2019 — A series of innovative stories and videos from businesses, organizations, communities, and farms in rural and small town Saskatchewan that are making changes that are good for the climate and good for their bottom line.

Recommendations from “Prairie Resilience” Is Not Enough

December 2018 — One to two-page excerpts from the SES Report: “Prairie Resilience” Is Not Enough

“Prairie Resilience” Is Not Enough

December 2018 — SES Report: “Prairie Resilience” Is Not Enough (SES’s response to the Saskatchewan government’s climate change plan)

Support of Regina’s Renewable City Strategy

October 10, 2018 — SES letter of support, re: City of Regina Renewable City Strategy. Regina Council unanimously passed the motion on October 29, 2018.

Review of Blue Hill Wind Energy Project EIS

June 27, 2018 — SES review of the Blue Hill Wind Energy Project Environmental Impact Statement

Facilitating Solar Energy Opportunities in Saskatoon

November 4, 2017 — The Saskatchewan Environmental Society’s observations on the Administration Report: Facilitating Solar Energy Opportunities in Saskatoon.

Planning for the Transition

2017 — SES Report: Planning for the Transition in a Carbon Constrained World: Lessons from the Literature for Saskatchewan.

Submission to SaskForward

2017 — Report: Transforming the Future: Prepared for Submission to SaskForward.ca

Proposed Chaplin Wind Farm Update

November 2016 — Update on the Proposed Chaplin Wind Farm: “Wind-energy projects needed, but not just everywhere.”

Recommendations for City of Regina GHG Emissions Reduction

April 21, 2016 — Suggestions for Community-Wide Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in the City of Regina.

Recommendations for City of Saskatoon GHG Emissions Reduction

October 28, 2015 — Recommendations for a Municipal Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Strategy for the City of Saskatoon Focused On Community-Wide Emissions

Renewable Energy Toolkit

December 2015 — SES Report: Renewable Energy Toolkit: A Guide for Renewable Co-operatives’ Development and Success in Saskatchewan.

Yes They Can: A 2020 Vision For SaskPower

May 16, 2013 — SES Report: Yes They Can: A 2020 Vision for SaskPower regarding greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

Towards a Sustainable Energy Strategy for Saskatchewan

January 2007 — SES Report: Towards of Sustainable Energy Strategy for Saskatchewan