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Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit

Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Maximum Funding
Up to 30% refundable tax credit...
Ongoing (available March 28, 2023 to December 31, 2034)
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Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Co-Funding
30%
Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit provides Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining to 15% in 2034). Refundable investment tax credit of up to 30% for taxable Canadian corporations investing in eligible clean technology property including solar photovoltaic, wind, small modular nuclear, concentrated solar, geothermal, heat pumps, non-road zero-emission vehicles, and energy storage systems. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eligibility & Details

What this program funds and who can apply

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Program Description

Refundable investment tax credit of up to 30% for taxable Canadian corporations investing in eligible clean technology property including solar photovoltaic, wind, small modular nuclear, concentrated solar, geothermal, heat pumps, non-road zero-emission vehicles, and energy storage systems. The full 30% rate requires meeting labour requirements (prevailing wage and apprenticeship); otherwise the rate is 20%. Rate declines to 15% for property available for use in 2034. Part of Canada's suite of clean economy investment tax credits.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Taxable Canadian corporation
  • Investing in eligible clean technology property (solar, wind, heat pumps, non-road ZEVs, energy storage)
  • Property must be available for use in Canada
  • Must meet labour requirements (prevailing wage + apprenticeship) for full 30% rate
Provinces
All Provinces
Industries
Clean Technology Renewable Energy Environmental Manufacturing
Business Stage
Startup Growth Established Expansion

Quick Assessment

Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
Not rated

Funding Details

Amount
Up to 30% refundable tax credit (declining to 15% in 2034)
Type
Tax Credit
Level
Federal
Co-Funding
Up to 30% of eligible costs
Deadline
Ongoing (available March 28, 2023 to December 31, 2034)

Program Scorecard

Competition, effort, and approval at a glance

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How to Win

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This is an entitlement — every qualifying corporation gets it, no competitive application. The key is meeting the labour requirements (prevailing wage + apprenticeship) for the full 30%; otherwise you only get 20%. Stack this with provincial credits and federal SR&ED for maximum benefit. Pre-claim approval process launching April 1, 2026 gives certainty before spending.

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Success Profile

A mid-size manufacturer in Ontario installing $2M of rooftop solar panels and battery storage, claiming $600,000 in refundable credits after meeting apprenticeship requirements on the installation project.

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Application Playbook

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Required Documents 5

✓ T2 corporate tax return with Schedule T2SCH63
✓ Proof of eligible property acquisition (invoices, purchase agreements)
✓ Labour compliance documentation (prevailing wage records, apprenticeship hours)
✓ Property available-for-use documentation
✓ Clean technology property classification evidence

Deadline Notes

Available for eligible property that becomes available for use from March 28, 2023 through December 31, 2034. Full 30% rate applies through 2033; reduced to 15% for property available for use in 2034. Pre-claim approval process launching April 1, 2026 provides advance certainty. [Apr 2026: URL updated — CRA page moved. ITC pages restructured.]

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

SR&ED Tax Credits Clean Technology Manufacturing ITC Provincial Manufacturing Tax Credits NRCan Energy Efficiency Programs
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk
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How Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit Compares

Side-by-side with similar programs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions founders most often ask about Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit

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Do I need to be incorporated to qualify?
Yes, only taxable Canadian corporations qualify. Sole proprietors and partnerships cannot claim this tax credit. The credit is for corporations only.
What's the realistic credit amount for a $1M investment?
For a $1M investment, you'd get $200,000–$300,000. Full 30% requires meeting labour requirements; otherwise 20%. Property available in 2034 gets only 15% (or $150,000).
When do I need to meet labour requirements?
Labour requirements (prevailing wage + apprenticeship) must be met during the installation period for the full 30% rate. If not, you get 20% instead.
Can I stack this with SR&ED?
Yes, SR&ED (35% for CCPCs) covers R&D costs for clean tech development — different from capital equipment costs covered by this ITC. Stack both for maximum benefit.
Is there a deadline for claiming this credit?
Yes, property must be available for use between March 28, 2023 and December 31, 2034. Full 30% rate applies through 2033; 15% for 2034. Pre-claim approval starts April 1, 2026.

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