What Canada's Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit Means for the Evolving Power Sector

The Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is one of the federal government’s tools to encourage investment in clean power generation in Canada. However, for project developers and investors, accessing the credit means more than checking a few boxes—it requires navigating a complex and evolving landscape of eligibility criteria, regulatory frameworks and shifting political priorities.

In this episode of Clean Incentives, host Brendan Sigalet is joined by Bennett Jones partners David Macaulay and Jessica Kennedy to unpack the practical realities of the Clean Electricity ITC. Together, they explore what makes this credit different from other clean economy incentives, how it affects Indigenous and tax-exempt entities and the regulatory and interconnection hurdles specific to Alberta and other jurisdictions. The discussion also examines how political dynamics may impact energy investment across North America.