
Manitoba green energy equipment tax credit
- Open continuously
Overview
Property owners can get a tax credit of 7.5 to 15% for installation of geothermal heat pump systems, solar thermal energy systems and biomass fuel energy equipment.
At a glance
Funding available
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Up to 75% of project cost
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Manitoba
- For-profit business
- Sole proprietorship
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Rural or Northern Residents
Next Steps
Activities funded
The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit in Manitoba encourages the adoption of renewable energy systems through tax incentives. Eligible projects under this program include the installation of specified geothermal heat pump systems, solar thermal energy systems, and biomass fuel energy equipment.
- Installation of geothermal heat pump systems in Manitoba that meet specific standards and involve new equipment.
- Purchase and installation of solar thermal energy systems that primarily serve to heat liquid or gas.
- Deployment of biomass fuel energy equipment for business use in Manitoba.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Property owners who install geothermal heat pump systems, purchasers of solar thermal energy systems, and businesses installing biomass fuel energy equipment in Manitoba are eligible to apply for the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit.Who is not eligible
Some types of companies are not eligible for this grant:
- Companies that install equipment used to heat water for swimming pools
- Companies that distribute heated air or water in a building
Eligible expenses
The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit in Manitoba aims to promote the adoption of renewable energy systems by offering tax credits for specific installations. Eligible projects include the installation of innovative systems that utilize geothermal, solar thermal, and biomass energy technologies.
- Installation of geothermal heat pump systems that are manufactured or used in Manitoba.
- Installation of solar thermal energy systems for heating purposes in Manitoba.
- Installation of biomass fuel energy equipment used in a business setting.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant is applicable to businesses and property owners who purchase and install specific green energy equipment in Manitoba. Eligibility is confined to those utilizing the equipment within the province to align with Manitoba's energy goals.
- Businesses and property owners located in Manitoba, Canada.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this tax credit:
- The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit complements any Provincial Grants available for geothermal installations, effective from 2009 onwards.
- There is no requirement for new installations to be part of a complete heating system to be eligible.
- Equipment must be new as reconditioned or remanufactured equipment does not qualify.
- Eligible costs must be incurred and paid, reducing claimable amounts if government assistance is received.
- The equipment needs to meet certain performance standards to qualify, as specified by the Canadian Standards Association and International Standards Organization.
- A signed commissioning report is required for non-owner-occupied residences using solar thermal energy systems.