Responsible authority
Government of Canada – Canada Revenue Agency

Type of help
Refundable Federal Tax Credit

Key advantage
Direct reduction of capital costs for solar and energy storage projects.

Eligibility
Taxable agricultural businesses in Canada investing in eligible clean technologies, including solar photovoltaic systems.

Level of assistance
Up to 30% of the eligible capital cost.

Responsible authority
Government of Quebec – Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ)

Type of help
Provincial agricultural subsidy

Key advantage
Financial support to improve the agro-environmental performance of farms.

Eligibility
Quebec farms implementing recognized agri-environmental practices. Energy projects may be eligible if they contribute to accepted environmental objectives.

Level of assistance
Financial assistance varies depending on the type of intervention and applicable limits.

Responsible authority
Government of Quebec – MAPAQ

Type of help
Provincial framework for agricultural financial support

Key advantage
Structuring support for farms committed to a sustainable transition and improving their resilience.

Eligibility
Recognized farm owners and operators in Quebec.

Level of assistance
Variable depending on the programs and measures in place.

Responsible authority
Government of Quebec – Quebec Energy Transition

Type of help
Provincial subsidy – energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission reduction

Key advantage
Financial support to improve the energy performance of farms and reduce energy consumption costs.

Eligibility (summary)
Quebec businesses, including farms, undertaking projects aimed at energy efficiency, energy management, or GHG emission reduction are eligible. Eligibility depends on the specific component and energy uses involved.

Level of assistance
Financial assistance varies depending on the component (energy analyses, implementation projects for measures, energy management systems).