Nova Scotia Residential Financial Incentives for Insulation
Efficiency NS Rebates and Savings
There are a number of various rebate programs for certain types of insulation including:
- Draft proofing (up to $200)
- Basement Header Insulation (up to $150)
- Basement Slab Insulation (up to $200)
- Ceiling Insulation (up to $750)
- Exposed Floor Insulation (up tp $200)
- Exterior Wall Insulation (up to $1,500)
- Basement insulation (up to $1,200)
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Efficiency Nova Scotia - Moderate Income Rebate
Depending on your household income, you may qualify for efficiency upgrades such as heat pumps and better insulation.
Multiple rebates available: Rebates help cover the costs of heat pumps, better insulation and more.
Eligibility Criteria
General eligibility: Available to lower- to-moderate-income qualified homeowners who primarily use non-electric heating.Household income limits:
(Calculated by subtracting line 435 from line 236 in your Tax Notice of Assessment)
1 person: $37,260
2 people: $77,050
3 people: $98,900
4 people: $120,750
5+ people: $126,500
You own your home: Your home is located in Nova Scotia and you have proof that you own it (for example, your property tax bill number).
Efficiency Nova Scotia - Home Warming
Free energy assessment and home upgrades for income-qualified homeowners.
“If we discover that draft-proofing, insulation or other efficiency options can help make heating & cooling your home substantially more affordable and comfortable, we’ll install the upgrades at no cost to you. We’ll even coordinate the retrofits.”
Efficiency Nova Scotia - Home Energy Assessment
If you’re looking to optimize your energy use, the first step is understanding how your home uses energy.
Fee waived for moderate-income households: Efficiency Nova Scotia will waive the $199 fee for households that meet our income threshold.
Rebates available for upgrades: You may qualify for rebates of up to $5,000 to cover recommended energy efficiency upgrades and eligible products.
Efficiency Nova Scotia - Mi’kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project
The Mi’kmaw Home Energy Efficient Project (MHEEP) is open to all band-owned homes and Certificate of Possession homes in First Nations communities. Open to all First Nation band-owned homes and privately-owned homes.
Upgrades: Potential energy efficiency upgrades include draft-proofing, insulation, ductless mini-split heat pumps, bath fans and more.