Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit
Cut your heating costs with a Manitoba tax credit for geothermal, solar thermal, or biomass equipment. You claim the credit on your annual tax return after paying for the installation, so plan your cash flow accordingly. Verified against the official source on July 2, 2026.
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“Purchasers who install specified solar heating equipment in Manitoba qualify for a refundable 10% Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit on the eligible capital costs.”
Before you spend a dollar
You must incur and pay the costs first; you claim the credit on your annual tax return after the fact.
At a glance
Subject to program rules, available funding, and approval. Confirm current details with the official program administrator.
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Check your fit →Is this for you?
- You own or operate a business in Manitoba and are ready to upgrade your heating or hot water systems.
- You are installing new geothermal, solar thermal, or biomass equipment that meets specific technical standards like MGEA certification.
- You can pay for the installation upfront and wait until your next tax filing to receive the credit.
Probably not the right fit if
- You are located outside of Manitoba, as this program is strictly for Manitoba property owners and businesses.
- You are buying reconditioned or remanufactured equipment, since only new equipment is eligible.
- You need funds before you spend them, because this is a post-payment tax credit, not a grant or loan you receive in advance.
How much you'd realistically get
Varies by technology: 7.5% on Manitoba-manufactured heat pumps plus 15% on the rest of geothermal systems, 10% for solar thermal, or 15% for biomass equipment.
What may be supported
- Installation of new geothermal heat pump systems.
- Installation of new solar thermal systems for heating or hot water.
- Installation of new biomass fuel energy equipment for business use.
What's excluded or restricted
- Borrowing costs.
- A building or part of a building (except for a solar collector that is not a window and is integrated into a building).
- Equipment used to heat water for use in a swimming pool.
- Energy equipment that backs up eligible equipment.
- Equipment that distributes heated air or water in a building.
- Reconditioned or remanufactured machinery or equipment.
- Amounts of government assistance received for purchasing or installing the system (this reduces the claimable amount).
How applying works
Effort: moderateYou must ensure your installer and equipment meet strict technical standards and keep detailed invoices for all eligible costs to claim correctly on your tax return.
- 01Verify your equipment and installer meet the specific technical standards (e.g., MGEA certification for geothermal).
- 02Purchase and install the new eligible equipment, ensuring you pay all costs and retain detailed invoices.
- 03Calculate the eligible costs, excluding borrowing costs, building structures, and any other government assistance received.
- 04Claim the credit on your annual tax return using the appropriate form (MB479 for individuals, Schedule 5 for corporations, or T3 for trusts).
Who to ask: Manitoba Tax Assistance Office: 204-948-2115 or 1-800-782-0771 (in MB); Email: tao@gov.mb.ca. For general info, contact CRA at 1-800-959-5525.
Documents commonly required
- Detailed invoices showing invoiced costs, taxes, insurance, freight, and installation.
- Proof of MGEA certification for geothermal installers.
- Signed commissioning report approved by a professional engineer for non-owner-occupied solar thermal systems.
- Proof of payment for all eligible costs.
How BBN Labs helps
- BBN coordinates certified partners for your geothermal, solar thermal, or biomass installation so you manage one team instead of five contractors.
- BBN scopes your project to capture eligible costs like freight and installation, so nothing claimable gets missed.
- BBN guides you through the application process and deadlines so you don't lose the funding.
What to know before you count on it
- The credit is claimed on your annual tax return, meaning you must wait for the processing cycle to receive the benefit.
- Strict technical eligibility applies: geothermal installers must be MGEA certified and heat pumps must meet specific ISO performance coefficients.
- Any other government assistance you receive for the same project reduces the amount you can claim here.
- Solar thermal projects for non-owner-occupied properties require a signed commissioning report approved by a professional engineer.
What are your odds?
If your project meets the technical and location criteria, the credit is a matter of correct tax filing rather than competitive selection.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need approval before I start the work?
No. Approval is not required before spending. You claim the credit after the costs are incurred and paid.
Can I use this credit for used equipment?
No. Reconditioned or remanufactured equipment is ineligible. The equipment must be new.
How do I claim the credit?
Individuals claim it on form MB479 with their T1 return. Corporations claim it on Schedule 5 with their T2 return. Trusts claim it on the T3 return.
Is the credit refundable?
The solar thermal credit is refundable per the official program page. For geothermal and biomass systems, confirm refundability with the Manitoba Tax Assistance Office before you count on the cash.
What you can combine it with
You can combine this with other incentives, but any other government assistance received for the project reduces the claimable amount under this credit.
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Record last updated July 3, 2026; last verified July 2, 2026 against the official source. Source: official program page.