Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
Eligibility & Details
What this program funds and who can apply
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
Quick Assessment
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)
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How to Win
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Insider TipThis 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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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.
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