SaskPower is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CIC that was established as the Saskatchewan Power Commission in 1929. Its purpose is to provide safe, reliable and sustainable power to Saskatchewan people in a cost-effective manner. The corporation provides services to more than 451,000 residential, farm, commercial, oilfield, power and reseller customers.

SaskPower operates three coal-fired power stations, seven hydroelectric stations, four natural gas stations and two wind facilities, with an aggregate generating capacity of 3,214 megawatts (MW). SaskPower also has contracted capacity of 454 MW. Total available capacity is 3,668 MW.

SaskPower maintains more than 155,000 kilometres of power lines, 52 high voltage switching stations and 175 distribution substations. It also has interconnected transmission lines at the borders of Alberta, Manitoba, and North Dakota to sell excess product or import power to meet demands at home.

2007 Overview

*Total employees refers to the number of people employed by the corporation in Saskatchewan during the fiscal year. This includes all full-time, part-time, casual, temporary, and contract employees, as well as all interns, co-op and summer students.