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:
- Basement header insulation (up to $100)
- Basement slab insulation (up to $100)
- Ceiling insulation (up to $750)
- Draft proofing (up to $200)
- Exposed floor insulation (up to $100)
- Exterior wall insulation (up to $1800)
- Foundation insulation (up to $1250)
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Clean Net Zero
Through our Clean Net Zero pilot project, we helped municipalities and homeowners dramatically increase the energy efficiency of homes in the community – and reduce energy bills and carbon footprints.
By pairing deep retrofits to improve a home’s energy efficiency with the installation of small-scale renewable energy generation such as solar photovoltaic, we can make homes cleaner, more comfortable, and more cost-effective to maintain.
Many existing homes can be transformed into a NZE home. The home’s total energy consumption should first be reduced through insulation and air sealing improvements.
Free Energy Efficient Products
Free products may include:
- LED Light Bulbs
- Draft-proofing
- Smart Thermostats
- Pipe Wrap
- Hot Water Tank Wrap
- Faucet Aerators
- Water-saving shower heads
- Smart Power Bars
Home Energy Assessment
Ceiling Insulation
| Criteria | Starting Point | Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Increase 100% attic insulation to R-50 | R-12 or less | $750 |
| Increase 100% attic insulation to R-50 | Greater than R-12 and up to R-25 | $375 |
| Increase 100% attic insulation to R-50 | Greater than R-25 and up to R-35 | $125 |
| Increase 100% flat roof or cathedral ceiling insulation to R-10 | R-0 | $500 |
| Increase 100% flat roof or cathedral ceiling insulation to R-28 | R-12 or less | $750 |
| Increase 100% flat roof or cathedral ceiling insulation to R-28 | Greater than R-12 and up to R-25 | $250 |
Foundation Insulation
| Criteria | Rebate Amounts |
|---|---|
| Add between R-10 and R-23 to 100% of basement foundation walls | $600 |
| Add >R-23 to 100% of basement foundation walls | $1200 |
| Add between R-10 and R-23 to 100% of crawlspace exterior walls | $480 |
| Add >R-23 to 100% of crawlspace exterior wall | $960 |
| Add >R-23 to 100% of floor above crawlspace | $240 |
Exterior Wall Insulation
| Criteria | Rebate Amounts |
|---|---|
| Add between R-3.8 and R-9 to 100% of exterior walls | $900 |
| Add >R-9 to 100% of exterior walls | $1500 |
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.”
New Home Construction
The following rebates are provided for new homes that are energy efficient.
| Multi-Unit Homes 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Rebate | Target 3 |
| 4 | (plus additional $2,000 top-up) | Net Zero Ready, Net Zero or Passive House Certification |
| 3 | 3000 | 75% better than code |
| 2 | 2000 | 65% better than code |
| 1 | 1000 | 30% better than code |
| Single Family Detached Homes 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Rebate | Target 3 |
| 4 | (plus additional $2,000 top-up) | Net Zero Ready, Net Zero or Passive House Certification |
| 3 | 7000 | 75% better than code |
| 2 | 5000 | 65% better than code |
| 1 | 2000 | 40% better than code |