ecoENERGY for Renewable Power will invest $1.48 billion to increase Canada's supply of clean electricity from renewable sources such as wind, biomass, low-impact hydro, geothermal, solar photovoltaic and ocean energy.  It will encourage the production of 14.3 terrawatt hours of new electricity from renewable energy sources, enough electricity to power about one million homes.

Who is eligible?

Businesses, municipalities, institutions and organizations are eligible.

Are there financial incentives?

ecoENERGY for Renewable Power will provide an incentive of one cent per kilowatt-hour for up to 10 years to eligible low-impact, renewable electricity projects constructed over the next four years,  April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011.

Are there terms and conditions for eligibility?

Yes, certain terms and conditions apply.

How do I apply?

See the Compliance Checklist for the Notice of Project Application (NPA)

To apply, please complete the application form on-line or download the PDF [16.0 KB] to complete by hand. Sign the completed form and send one hard copy with attachments. Along with the hard copy, provide a digital copy of the signed form with attachments in PDF format. Send the package to Natural Resources Canada at the address provided below.

ecoENERGY for Renewable Power 
Renewable and Electrical Energy Division
Natural Resources Canada
615 Booth, Room 160
Ottawa, Ontario  K1A 0E9

Want more information?

You can see the list of projects registered under the program.

If you have questions or need information that is not provided here or in the terms and conditions, please contact ecoENERGY for Renewable Power by e-mail (ecoenergyrp@nrcan.gc.ca) or by fax (613-995-8343).

PLEASE NOTE:  ecoENERGY for Renewable Power provides funding only for Canadian utilities, businesses, municipalities, institutions and organizations.  If you are a homeowner interested in renewable energy technologies, please visit the following web sites.