ecoENERGY for Renewable Power will invest $1.48 billion to increase Canada's supply of clean electricity from renewable sources such as wind, biomass, low-impact hydro, geothermal, solar photovoltaic and ocean energy. It will encourage the production of 14.3 terrawatt hours of new electricity from renewable energy sources, enough electricity to power about one million homes.
Who is eligible?
Businesses, municipalities, institutions and organizations are eligible.
Are there financial incentives?
ecoENERGY for Renewable Power will provide an incentive of one cent per kilowatt-hour for up to 10 years to eligible low-impact, renewable electricity projects constructed over the next four years, April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011.
Are there terms and conditions for eligibility?
NRCan amended the terms and conditions of the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program in August 2008. The new terms and conditions will come into effect on September 3, 2008. Questions and Answers on the the new terms and conditions are available.
Application Deadline
There is no specific date for application. Projects are funded on a 'first come, first serve' basis.
To apply, please complete the application form on-line or download the PDF to complete by hand.
