ARCTIUM ENERGY COMPANY Programs / Clean Technology ITC
OPEN Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit
The single largest federal lever on most storage projects.
Up to 30% of eligible capital Indicative value
Federal Jurisdiction
What it is
A refundable credit of up to 30% of the capital cost of eligible clean technology, including stationary battery storage. It is claimed by taxable Canadian corporations.
Timing
Open now, at the full rate through 2033.
Who qualifies
- Taxable Canadian corporation
- Eligible property, available for use in the claim year
- Labour requirements met for the full rate
- Not claimable together with the Clean Electricity ITC on the same property
What it is worth
- Up to 30% of eligible capital, in place through 2033
- Stacks with BC Hydro ESI and provincial programs
- Class 43.1 / 43.2 adds a 100% first-year write-off
Watch out for
- The full rate is not automatic — labour requirements apply
- Eligible capital excludes several soft costs
- Systems used mainly for backup may not qualify; duty matters
The architecture that suits it
P37 — Reference architecture
P37 // GRID + BESS
GRID SERVICES
Grid
BESS
PCS / Inverter
DC Protection
Breaker
Switchboard
Transformer (if required)
Protection Relay
Loads
EMS / Controller
BMS
Revenue Meter
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How we help
We document the duty cycle that establishes eligibility, and structure the scope so eligible and ineligible costs are separable.