Incentives for installing geothermal systems

Manitoba Geothermal Energy Incentive Program

Grant Application Form The Province of Manitoba provides support of geothermal through a refundable tax credit that is retroactive to April 2007 and a provincial grant program effective January, 2009.

• For geothermal installations in new homes, Manitobans can receive up to $3,000 in incentives including a refundable Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit worth about $2,000, and a $1,000 grant for homes in natural gas serviced areas of the Province.
  
  
• For conversions in existing homes, Manitobans can also receive a refundable Green Energy Tax Credit worth about $2,000. When included with existing federal ecoENERGY retrofit grants, homeowners can receive up to $6375 in incentives.
  
  
• Owners of commercial buildings and apartments may be eligible to receive up to 10 per cent of the value of their installed systems.
  
  
• Building owners who install new district geothermal service systems may be eligible to receive up to $150,000.
  
  
• Manitoba heat pump manufacturers can receive up to 5 per cent of the price for heat pumps made and sold for use in the province.

The Manitoba Geothermal Energy Alliance (MGEA) will work with Manitobans in assessing geothermal options for their specific needs, providing accredited installers and accessing various provincial, federal and Manitoba Hydro incentives. For more information on the MGEA, visit www.mgea.ca.

Grant Application Guides & Application Form

Grant Application Guide and Form for Residential Homeowners
Grant Application Guide and Form for District Geothermal Systems
Qualifying Property/Equipment – Additional Information

Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit

• The Manitoba geothermal grant program complements the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit.
  
  
• For a Tax Credit Worksheet & Additional Information see:  http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/tao/green.html
  
  
• For your reference, a copy of The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit Regulation can be found at the following webpage: http://web2.gov.mb.ca/laws/regs/pdf/i010-186.08.pdf.
  
  
• The Manitoba Tax Assistance Office will assist on matters pertaining to the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit.  For additional information or assistance on the tax credit, contact:
  
  The Manitoba Tax Assistance Office
  Facsimile: 204-948-2263
  Telephone: 204-948-2115
  Toll free: 1-800-782-0771
  E-mail: tao@gov.mb.ca

News releases:

Geothermal Program in Full Effect Jan. 1
December 10, 2008

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