Residential — Rate R-11 · Updated October 2026

SaskPower Rates (2026)

Current SaskPower residential electricity rates — 17.0¢/kWh blended average, typical monthly bill $170 on 850 kWh of consumption. This page covers the full rate structure, delivery charges, net metering treatment, and the math on how a solar system would change your bill under this specific rate class.

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Flat energy rate16.9¢/kWh

Fixed customer charge

$25.72/month

Delivery charges

Bundled into energy rate

Blended all-in avg

17.0¢/kWh

Note on timing: SaskPower Rate Review Panel approved 4.5% increase effective Jan 2026. Next review 2028.

What SaskPower customers should know

check_circleSaskPower net metering credits at retail rate — one of the most favourable export structures in Canada.
check_circleFlat retail rate so no TOU arbitrage; solar savings are pure offset-based.
check_circleSaskatchewan has the highest annual solar yield in Canada (1,250 kWh/kW/yr for a south-facing tilt).
check_circleCredits roll over annually; size solar to annual consumption to avoid lost credits.

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How solar changes the math on a SaskPower bill

At 17.0¢/kWh blended, every kWh you self-generate with solar avoids that cost. A right-sized system for a 850-kWh/month SaskPower customer saves roughly $1,600–$2,100/year. Payback lands at 10–13 years, depending on your specific roof and whether you take available provincial rebates.

Net metering treatment: 16.90¢/kWh export credit. Credits typically roll over 12 months and expire — size your system to annual consumption to avoid lost credits.

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SaskPower rate FAQs

What is the current SaskPower residential electricity rate?

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SaskPower charges a flat 16.9¢/kWh residential energy rate plus a $25.72/month fixed customer charge. Blended all-in average is 17.0¢/kWh.

What's a typical monthly SaskPower bill?

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A typical SaskPower residential customer uses 850 kWh/month and pays roughly $170/month all-in (energy + delivery + fixed charge). Your actual bill varies with heating fuel (electric vs gas), home size, and household size.

How much can solar reduce my SaskPower bill?

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A well-sized solar system for a typical SaskPower customer saves $1,600–$2,100/year, with payback at 10–13 years. Net metering credits exported kWh at 16.90¢/kWh.

Does SaskPower offer Time-of-Use (TOU) rates?

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SaskPower uses a flat rate structure rather than TOU. Every kWh costs the same regardless of time of day. TOU arbitrage opportunities are limited; solar economics are driven by overall offset, not shifting.

Compare with other utilities

Also from other provinces

Toronto Hydro

13.2¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $180/mo · Solar payback 9–12 years

Hydro One Networks

15.8¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $240/mo · Solar payback 8–11 years

Alectra Utilities

12.6¢/kWh

Ontario · TOU · Typical bill $190/mo · Solar payback 9–12 years

BC Hydro

13.2¢/kWh

British Columbia · TIERED · Typical bill $125/mo · Solar payback 10–13 years