If you use home medical devices, such as dialysis machines or neonatal monitors, register with SaskPower to be notified of planned outages.
Call 1-888-757-6937 to register for planned outage notification.
The use of generators
Standby and back-up generators provide you with power when there is an outage. In order to install a generator, you're required to have a SaskPower electrical permit which can only be secured by a licensed electrical contractor.
For more information on permits, visit our permits and inspections section.
The importance of a transfer switch
The Canadian Electrical Code states that a transfer switch must be used when connecting a generator to a wiring system. Without a transfer switch, your generator will feed power back into the power lines, creating a serious electrical hazard, especially for our personnel working to restore service nearby.
The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
Never operate a generator in a house, garage or any enclosed building. Burning fuel in unventilated areas creates carbon monoxide, a colourless, odourless and potentially fatal gas.
For more information on carbon monoxide, visit our carbon monoxide safety section.
