Over a dozen local projects are being supported through the first round of the Low Carbon Economy Fund.

In total, the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $10.9 million in 32 projects they say will reduce emissions and help Manitoba businesses access low-carbon technologies that save money and energy, create jobs and build climate resilient communities.

“Manitobans are seeing the impacts of climate change, and they want to see all levels of government working together to protect our air, land, and water,” said Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Minister Tracy Schmidt. “From housing to agriculture, we are working with businesses and organizations to reduce emissions, save money, and save energy.”

“Since we launched the Low Carbon Economy Fund, we have seen an incredible response from communities across Canada that want to cut their pollution and be more energy efficient,” said Terry Duguid, parliamentary secretary to the prime minister and special advisor for water, on behalf of federal Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault. “The 32 projects announced today, are important investments that will continue to get us closer to reaching our national emission reduction goals and building more resilient communities.”

The bulk of the grants will support the switch from diesel to electric grain handling equipment, and from diesel to electric powered irrigation systems.

MPS Farms Ltd. $242,422 Manitou, MB  

Stoesz Acres Ltd. $144, 200 Plum Coulee, MB 

Enns Cattle Co. $54,250 Schanzenfeld, MB 

Kelly Grain Ltd. $610,887 MacGregor, MB 

Rocky Hill Holding Co Ltd. $143,775 Somerset, MB 

J & G Wilson Farms Ltd t $265,934 Rathwell, MB 

R&C Hodgson Farms Ltd. t $140,000 Roland, MB  

Sean McIntosh Farms Ltd. $66,913 Graysville, MB 

Russell Grains 3000 Ltd. t $565,635 Carman, MB  

GPW Farms Ltd. $208,600 Altona, MB  

Voesenek Farms Ltd. $616,000 Bagot, MB  

Russell Grains 3000 Ltd. $565,635 Carman, MB  

SKT Farms Inc. $92,750 Brunkild, MB  

Mark Guenther Farms Ltd. $396,716 Plum Coulee, MB 

Rosebank Colony Ltd. $280,000 Miami, MB  

Bar H Farms Ltd. $363,563 Killarney, MB  

Foothill Farms Ltd. $144,744 Stanley, MB  

Irv Toews Farms Ltd. $104,057 Altona, MB  

New Rosedale Colony Farms Ltd. $215,931 Portage la Prairie, MB  
 

Click here for the full list of recipients in Manitoba.