Manitoba Geothermal Energy Incentive Program

$ Amount

Up to $5,000

Type of Incentive

Tax Credit and Grant

Type of Product

Geothermal System

Who Is Eligible

All Homeowners

Description of Program

Installations through a tax credit that increased as of April 13, 2011 and through Provincial Grants that were enhanced as of July 1, 2011 as outlined below:

Existing & New Homes: Manitobans can now receive up to approximately $5,000 of incentives from the Province of Manitoba including a Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit worth about $2,400 and a $2,600 Grant for homes in natural gas service areas.

Commercial Buildings: Owners eligible to receive up to 15 per cent of the value of their installed geothermal systems.

District / Community Geothermal Systems that serve several buildings are eligible for a Provincial Grant up to a maximum of $150,000; and can also receive refundable tax credits up to 15%.

Manitoba heat pump manufacturers can receive up to 7.5 per cent of the price for qualifying heat pumps made and sold for use in the province.

Province/Territory

Manitoba

Steps to Get the Rebate

MGEA policies require a geothermal installation permit for all geothermal installations in Manitoba. Please contact [email protected] or telephone 1-204-470-5991 for more information.