NEW Federal Program Launching Oct. 3, 2023 - The Low Carbon Economy Challenge The Low Carbon Economy Challenge (or Challenge Fund) leverages Canadian ingenuity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and generate clean growth. The Challenge Fund supports a wide range of Canadian recipients to implement projects that deploy proven, low-carbon technologies resulting in material GHG emissions reductions across sectors, focusing on its cost-effectiveness objective to maximize GHG emissions reductions. The program will begin accepting applications starting October 3, 2023 and will close January 12, 2024. Federal Cost Share Applicants may request a minimum of $1 million, up to a...
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream – 2023 Intake Closed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream - 2023 Intake Closed The Agricultural Clean Technology (or ACT) announced that its application intake for the 2023 Adoption Stream has closed as all current available funding has been allocated. If your application was submitted on or before June 22, 2023, the program may contact you if funding is available. The program has received unprecedented demand that has far exceeded the program's available funding. If your application was received prior to the intake closure on June 22, 2023, you will be notified about the next steps late summer-fall of this year. If Azgard Solar...
Federal Government Announces New 30% Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
Federal Government Announces New 30% Investment Tax Credit for Clean Technologies The federal government has just announced the implementation of the Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit within the 2023 budget. This is a refundable 30% tax credit on capital cost of investments made by taxable entities in wind, solar PV and energy-storage technologies. This credit will be available to all project spending starting March 28, 2023, though to 2034. Renewable Energy for your Home, Farm or Business With the increase of available rebates and tax credits for clean technologies, now is the perfect time to consider switching to solar! Our...
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream – Intake Closed
Agricultural Clean Technology Program: Adoption Stream - Intake Closed The Agricultural Clean Technology (or ACT) announced that intake for its Adoption Stream has been suspended as all current available funding has been allocated. If your preliminary Project Summary Form was submitted between August 1, 2021 and March 30, 2022, the program may contact you if funding is available. The program will be sending notifications to the email address that was provided within your preliminary application with details regarding the suspension. They may also reach out to provide any status updates on the progression of your application, if applicable. If Azgard...
New Solar Rebate Available for Manitoba Homeowners & Businesses – Efficiency Manitoba
New Solar Rebate Available for Manitoba Homeowners & Businesses – Efficiency Manitoba If you are a Manitoba home or business-owner looking to convert to solar energy, now is the perfect time! Efficiency Manitoba is now offering rebates on solar systems for both homes and businesses that are connected to Manitoba Hydro’s grid. The rebate is calculated at $0.50 per direct current (DC) watt installed with the maximum rebate amount varying depending on whether it is residential or commercial. Manitoba homeowners can expect a rebate of up to $5,000 on solar systems up to 10 kW, while business-owners can expect a...
Canada Greener Homes Initiative Launches New Interest-Free Loan Program
Canada Greener Homes Initiative Launches New Interest-Free Loan Program The Canada Greener Homes Initiative has expanded to make energy efficient upgrades even more accessible! Aside from offering the $5,600 rebate program, they have now launched a new interest-free loan program. This loan is designed to help you finance eligible products and installations for your home. This is an unsecured personal loan ranging from a minimum of $5,000 and maximum of $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years, completely interest-free. To be eligible, you must meet a few requirements before applying for the loan: • You must apply and be...