This program will be of interest to greenhouse operators who are concerned about rising energy costs, and want to make their operations more energy-efficient.
The program is being delivered in two streams, only one of which is currently active. The retrofit stream is designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in greenhouses. You could be eligible for 35% cost-share, up to a maximum of $500,000 over the life of the program. There is no cap on the number of projects that can be undertaken under this cap, so you could complete one large project or several smaller projects depending on your business needs. The innovation stream (to be delivered at a later date), will be looking to support innovative new solutions for greenhouse gas reduction in greenhouses.
Eligible projects for GreenON Agriculture retrofit funding include:
- Installation of new or upgraded energy curtains
- Upgrading greenhouse cover materials, including the addition of layers OR the installation of more energy efficient options
- Upgrades to boiler or heating systems
- Engineering costs related to these activities