Agri-Energy

Manitoba Biomass Energy Support Program

Issued By: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, Agri-Food Innovation and Adaptation Knowledge Centre, Agri-Energy Office
Issue Date: January 1, 2012
Submission Deadline: March 9, 2012

The Manitoba Biomass Energy Support Program is intended to provide support to Manitobans in the transition to the processing and use of biomass for heating in place of coal. There are two components to the program: (1) a consumer component to assist coal users to purchase approved biomass and (2) a capital component to assist biomass users and processors to establish or upgrade infrastructure and facilities.

Application Form and Frequently Asked Questions:

• Application Form
• Application Package
• Questions and Answers for MBESP
• Questions and Answers for Emissions Tax on Coal

Proposals should be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to:
Government of Manitoba
Agri-Energy Office
1200 – 155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3C 3H8
Attention: Jeff Kraynyk, Manager

Related Information:

• The Emissions Tax on Coal Act
• Manitoba Retail Sales Tax Exemption for Biomass