Nova Scotia · Energy & home
Heat pumps, insulation, windows, solar and efficiency upgrades: the Nova Scotia and federal programs that pay part of the cost, with what each one covers and where the money actually comes from.
Nova Scotia is one of our most thoroughly curated provinces, so this list goes beyond the headline programs into housing, repair and income support.
Each with its official source and last-verified date
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates of up to 50% on energy-efficient equipment for Nova Scotia businesses, or interest-free financing.
Value
Up to 50% of product costs, or interest-free financing for up to 24 months.
Intake
Ongoing
Natural Resources Canada
No-cost home energy retrofits, insulation, heat pumps and more, for low-to-median-income households, delivered through participating provinces. Renters are eligible.
Value
Delivered as no-cost retrofits rather than a cash amount.
Intake
Ongoing
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Provincial rebates for Nova Scotia homeowners who complete energy upgrades identified by a home energy assessment.
Value
Up to $5,000
Intake
Ongoing
Efficiency Nova Scotia
A free smart thermostat, professionally installed, plus other free energy-saving products.
Value
Up to $160
Intake
Ongoing
Government of Nova Scotia
A $400 rebate toward home heating costs for lower-income Nova Scotia households. Applications for the 2026-27 season open 1 October 2026.
Value
$400
Opens
Oct 1, 2026
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Rebates toward heat pumps and insulation for Nova Scotia homeowners on a moderate income.
Value
Rebates on heat pumps, insulation and related upgrades.
Intake
Ongoing
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