The federal and provincial governments will each be contributing $32.3 million into a fund to provide incentives to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The money will be used to offer rebates for installing energy-efficient equipment and retrofit measures to reduce the use of natural gas.
“By cutting pollution like energy waste from our homes and buildings, we are putting that plan into action and creating a cleaner, more prosperous future.” – The Honourable Jim Carr on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
Eligible natural gas savings measures may include home insulation, smart thermostats, and furnace and boiler upgrades for residential buildings.
Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural programs include rebates to support energy savings through mechanical upgrades of heating systems, building envelopes as well as support for upgrades to equipment used in new buildings.
“As Canada’s cleanest electricity province, Manitoba knows the value of investing in energy efficiency. This joint investment under our Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan will reduce carbon emissions in households and businesses, and create clean energy jobs for Manitobans.”– Manitoba Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard.
Over the course of these programs the province expects to create 1,800 jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 488,000 tonnes.
LINK | Manitoba Climate and Green Plan
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