SaskPower announced Monday that this upcoming winter, they will be rolling out smart meters for all commercial and industrial customers, free of charge.

Work will start in September and last till December of 2021, which will see another 27,000 meters installed at businesses across the province, with most going to small and medium-sized businesses.

An additional 3,200 farmers and 1,100 residential customers are eligible for the new meter as well. Saskpower will contact all customers ahead of installation. Customers can choose to decline a smart meter as well if they wish.

Since 2017, over 21,000 meters have been installed across the province.