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Credits, Rebates

Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit Beginning after April 4, 2007, property owners who installed or are considering installing a geothermal heat pump system can receive a tax credit from the Manitoba government. The tax credit can be claimed through the income tax system either on the individual T1 income tax return or the corporate T2 income tax return. For 2009 and forward, the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit complements any provincial grants that may be available for geothermal installations.
Home Insulation Program If your home was built before 1999, it may not have enough insulation. Adding insulation to your attic, walls, and foundation will improve your home's comfort and help you cut energy costs. Efficiency Manitoba offers rebates to help you insulate your attic, walls, and foundation.
Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit A refundable provincial tax credit for eligible new geothermal system installations is offered to property owners through the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit.
Solar Thermal Energy Systems The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit is extended to solar thermal energy systems purchased for use in Manitoba since 2009. Purchasers who install specified solar heating equipment in Manitoba will qualify for a refundable 10% Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit on the eligible capital costs.

Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency Assistance Program If you're a homeowner or home renter with a limited household income, or a landlord who wants to make upgrades to your rental property, you may qualify for Efficiency Manitoba's Energy Efficiency Assistance Program. This income-based program can help you make easy and affordable energy efficiency upgrades for free or at a low cost. The program will identify upgrades for your home, connect you with registered contractors to get the work done, and take care of payment.
Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit Beginning after April 4, 2007, property owners who installed or are considering installing a geothermal heat pump system can receive a tax credit from the Manitoba government. The tax credit can be claimed through the income tax system either on the individual T1 income tax return or the corporate T2 income tax return. For 2009 and forward, the Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit complements any provincial grants that may be available for geothermal installations.
Home Insulation Program If your home was built before 1999, it may not have enough insulation. Adding insulation to your attic, walls, and foundation will improve your home's comfort and help you cut energy costs. Efficiency Manitoba offers rebates to help you insulate your attic, walls, and foundation.
Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit A refundable provincial tax credit for eligible new geothermal system installations is offered to property owners through the Manitoba Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit.
Manitoba Hydro Home Energy Efficiency Loan The Home Energy Efficiency Loan is a convenient and affordable financing option if you want to make energy efficiency upgrades to your home. The monthly payment will be added to your energy bill and no down payment is required.
Solar Thermal Energy Systems The Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit is extended to solar thermal energy systems purchased for use in Manitoba since 2009. Purchasers who install specified solar heating equipment in Manitoba will qualify for a refundable 10% Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit on the eligible capital costs.

Environmental Protection

WasteWise- Where to Recycle in Manitoba WasteWise is a hub for people and industries to get information about waste reduction options in Manitoba.

Financial Assistance

Benefits in Manitoba A comprehensive list of government benefits and services available to Manitobans.
Disaster Financial Assistance When a widespread disaster strikes and creates an unreasonable financial burden, disaster financial assistance (DFA) may be made available for eligible costs. DFA is intended to provide financial assistance to restore property to a habitable and functional state relative to pre-disaster condition. Assistance is generally provided to help local governments, individuals, farm, businesses and non-profit organizations.

Home Renovation Assistance

Energy Efficiency Assistance Program If you're a homeowner or home renter with a limited household income, or a landlord who wants to make upgrades to your rental property, you may qualify for Efficiency Manitoba's Energy Efficiency Assistance Program. This income-based program can help you make easy and affordable energy efficiency upgrades for free or at a low cost. The program will identify upgrades for your home, connect you with registered contractors to get the work done, and take care of payment.

Housing and Property

Building Codes Manitoba adopts the National Building Codes, Fire Codes and Plumbing Codes with some modifications and additions. The codes establish consistent minimum standards to be followed for new building construction as well as for any renovation or alternation to existing buildings for both commercial and residential projects.
Land Titles - Teranet Provides a registry where ownership and interests in land (such as a mortgage or caveat) may be recorded.

Information line

Street Light Report any problems with the streetlights in your area by either calling or submitting an online report.

Public Safety

Bug n Scrub A free program for eligible vulnerable persons who need help in preparing their home for bed bug treatment. Bug n scrub provides a variety of preparation services such as moving furniture, general cleaning, laundry service and reducing and removing clutter.
Building Codes Manitoba adopts the National Building Codes, Fire Codes and Plumbing Codes with some modifications and additions. The codes establish consistent minimum standards to be followed for new building construction as well as for any renovation or alternation to existing buildings for both commercial and residential projects.
Click before you dig If you are planning a project that involves digging deeper than 15 cm -- like building a fence -- stay safe and arrange to check and mark your property for electrical and gas lines. You can do so by completing a line locate form online, or calling the toll free number on the website below.
Disaster Financial Assistance When a widespread disaster strikes and creates an unreasonable financial burden, disaster financial assistance (DFA) may be made available for eligible costs. DFA is intended to provide financial assistance to restore property to a habitable and functional state relative to pre-disaster condition. Assistance is generally provided to help local governments, individuals, farm, businesses and non-profit organizations.

Sales

Manitoba Hydro Manitoba Hydro is a Crown Corporation and is the province's major energy utility supplying both electricity and natural gas. Customer Services can assist with questions about your energy bill, meter readings, power outages or safety concerns.