How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Who are the financial supporters of the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit?

Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit is funded by Government of Manitoba

What are Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit's eligibility criterias?

The equipment must be new and not reconditioned or remanufactured. The system must meet Canadian Standards Association requirements for geothermal systems or CSA Standard F378-87 for solar collectors. The installation must be in Manitoba and involve certified installers where required.

Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit

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Manitoba tax credit for installing green energy equipment

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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.

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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.

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$ 15,190

Developing an energy storage system integrated with solar heating in a Winnipeg hotel

$ 12,900

Purchasing and installing solar energy conversion equipment for a school

$ 19,100

Integration of solar thermal energy systems in a new commercial building

$ 10,310

Control equipment for interfacing solar heating with other systems in a Saskatoon factory

$ 6,750

Installation of a solar water heating system in a community center

$ 5,380

Solar collectors installation for a small-scale organic farm

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Eligibility for the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit is determined by specific criteria related to the equipment and installation requirements.

The equipment must be newly manufactured, not reconditioned or remanufactured.
The geothermal heat pump or solar thermal system must be used primarily for heating purposes.
For geothermal systems, the heat pump must meet Canadian Standards Association standards and have specific performance ratings.
Qualifying geothermal systems must have an installer certified by the Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance, Inc.
For solar thermal systems, the solar collectors must meet CSA Standard F378-87 or an equivalent standard.
The tax credit must be claimed through the income tax system, using individual, corporate, or trust returns as applicable.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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There are evaluation and selection criteria for the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit in Manitoba:

Geothermal heat pump systems must meet CSA standards for design and installation.
Solar thermal energy systems must include specified equipment meeting CSA standards or equivalent.
Biomass fuel energy equipment must be installed in Manitoba and used in a business.

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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.