Released on June 25, 1998
SaskEnergy President and Chief Executive Officer Ron Clark today
announced the formation of the new SaskEnergy Natural Gas Network, an
independent network of natural gas retailers and contractors that will
offer natural gas appliances, installations and financing to make it
easier for customers to choose natural gas options.
"We want our customers to know that we're committed to providing the
best price and the best service possible and this is another key step
forward in delivering that assurance," Clark said. "The SaskEnergy
Natural Gas Network will help us meet customers' expectations as we
head into an increasingly competitive market."
The SaskEnergy Network was formed through industry dialogue which
began last summer between SaskEnergy, the Mechanical Contractors
Association of Saskatchewan, the Natural Gas Appliance and Equipment
Dealers Association and independent natural gas retailers and
contractors. Industry members have teamed up to offer customers
easier access to natural gas appliances and equipment, installations
and convenient financing.
"In other provinces, gas companies are preparing for competition in
various ways, including the outright purchase of plumbing and heating
shops," Clark said. "But we're working with industry because
co-operation is the Saskatchewan way."
The Network's services will include appliance financing which
will allow customers to finance any natural gas product or
service on approved credit. SaskEnergy has offered Customer
Financing on natural gas lines since January and the service has
proven successful.
"The Network provides us with a number of business growth
opportunities, such as joint advertising, business leads,
up-to-date information and more," said Arnie Shaw of Centennial
Plumbing & Heating in Saskatoon. "Independent businesses like
mine are excited about working with SaskEnergy and the rest of
the industry to better serve our customers."
Network members will be identified by a distinctive blue and
beige logo. A list of Network members and membership packages is
available through local SaskEnergy offices.
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For more information, contact:
Ron Podbielski
Acting Director, Corporate Affairs
Regina
Phone: (306) 777-9432