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SASKATCHEWAN ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO BE WOUND

Released on March 28, 1996

Energy and Mines Minister Eldon Lautermilch announced today that the
Saskatchewan Energy Conservation and Development Authority (SECDA) will
be wound down as part of the overall budget efforts to address the
fiscal pressures created by federal transfer payment cuts. The annual
savings from this decision are expected to be approximately $1.4
million.

Located in Saskatoon, SECDA was established in 1992 with a mandate to:

evaluate and report on electrical generation options for the
province; and

promote energy conservation and alternative energy including new
technology development and related business opportunities.

The results of SECDA's review on electrical generation options formed a
key component of the Saskatchewan Energy Strategy released last year.

Lautermilch thanked the Board of Directors and the SECDA staff for
their dedication. "Regretfully, we've had to make a number of tough
decisions to improve effectiveness and efficiency. I certainly
appreciate the contribution made by everyone at SECDA on a number of
important energy issues."

Lautermilch noted that the government intends to continue the
Saskatchewan Ice Rink Energy Management Program started by SECDA by
transferring it to the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC). The
program assesses opportunities for energy savings at curling and
skating rinks through the adoption of new technologies which, if
applied, could ultimately result in lower operating costs.

"Given the SRC's expertise in building-technology, its profile in the
province and its track record with its clients, I think this is a good
fit," the minister said.

Lautermilch stated the government remains committed to energy
conservation. "I have directed Saskatchewan Energy and Mines,
SaskPower, SaskEnergy and the Saskatchewan Research Council to work
with other government departments and agencies to ensure that the
government has cost-effective and well-co-ordinated initiatives to
support and promote energy conservation in Saskatchewan."

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For more information, contact:

Marg Moran McQuinn
Energy and Mines
Regina
Phone: (306) 787-2567


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