Nova Scotia is racing from coal toward wind, solar and tidal — with legislated targets of 80% renewables by 2030. Sundamentals has deep roots here, including the fight to protect fair net metering.
Approximate figures from public federal and provincial energy profiles — every home and utility territory differs, so treat these as the starting map, not the destination.
Nova Scotia's enhanced net-metering program credits solar exports at the retail rate — preserved after the 2022 public campaign against a proposed system-access surcharge.
High power rates plus retail-rate net metering give NS solar owners some of Atlantic Canada's best returns — Halifax's Solar City financing helps with up-front cost.
The Bay of Fundy's tides could power the province many times over; demonstration turbines are proving the technology here first.
Mini-splits are the Maritime standard for a reason — Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates (unlocked by a home assessment) and Halifax's HalifACT financing make the switch from oil straightforward.
Federal programs apply everywhere and usually stack with local ones. Program terms change — confirm details on the official page before applying, and or search by your exact address to add municipal programs.
Canada Revenue Agency — Faster tax write-offs for businesses investing in qualifying clean-energy equipment such as solar. Generally not available to homeowners for a principal residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Transport Canada — Point-of-sale incentive on a new electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, applied by an enrolled dealer. Vehicles must be made in Canada or a free-trade partner country, and non-Canadian-made vehicles must cost $50,000 or less after discounts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Revenue Agency — Recover part of the GST or federal share of HST paid on a newly built or substantially renovated home used as a primary residence.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Government of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada) — A new federal rebate for homeowners who install an eligible heat pump. You apply online, with no energy audit needed. Approval is promised within 24 hours, and payment within five days of submitting receipts.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10EfficiencyOne / Province of NS — Free energy-efficiency upgrades such as insulation, air sealing and heat pumps for low- and moderate-income households in historic African Nova Scotian communities.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Efficiency Nova Scotia — Free installed products for income-qualified homes (LEDs, smart thermostats, pipe wrap) and instant in-store discounts on efficient products.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Province of Nova Scotia — A once-a-year rebate to help lower-income households with heating bills, for any heating fuel. Not an equipment rebate.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Efficiency Nova Scotia — Rebate toward a home battery storage system paired with solar: 40% of cost or $300/kWh, whichever is less.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Efficiency Nova Scotia — Book a $199 home energy assessment, then get rebates on insulation, air sealing, windows and doors, heat pumps, heat pump water heaters and ventilation. Pays per ton for heat pumps ($300/ton ductless, $500/ton ducted, $600/ton geothermal).
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Efficiency Nova Scotia — Free home energy assessment and free upgrades — insulation, draft-proofing and, where suitable, a heat pump — for low-income homeowners. Expanded in June 2026 with $26M in federal–provincial funding.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Efficiency Nova Scotia — No-cost energy upgrades for band-owned homes and for First Nation members who own their homes in Nova Scotia.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Efficiency Nova Scotia — Extra rebates on top of the Home Energy Assessment stream for moderate-income homeowners who heat mainly with non-electric fuels, with a free assessment. Pre-approval is required before any work.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Efficiency Nova Scotia — Paid homeowners to let Efficiency NS draw on enrolled batteries and smart devices at peak times, including a $500 sign-up incentive for batteries.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10CMHC — A partial refund of your CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium when you buy or build an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10RBC Royal Bank — A bank loan for energy-efficiency upgrades to your home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Canada Guaranty — A partial mortgage insurance premium refund for borrowers who buy or upgrade to an energy-efficient home.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Sagen — A mortgage insurance premium refund for buyers of energy-efficient homes, or for owners who complete energy-saving renovations.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Municipality of Colchester — Property-tax-based financing for solar (Solar Colchester) and heat pumps/insulation (Cozy Colchester).
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Halifax Regional Municipality — Low-interest financing for heat pumps, insulation and electric water heaters in oil-heated homes built before 2000, repaid as a charge on the property over 10 years.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Halifax Regional Municipality — Finance solar PV, solar hot water or solar hot air through a voluntary charge on your property, paid back over 10 years. Repay early any time with no penalty.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Municipality of Pictou County / SwitchPACE — PACE financing for home energy upgrades for Pictou County homeowners, repaid through the property.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10West Hants Regional Municipality / SwitchPACE — PACE financing for solar and energy upgrades with an energy concierge, repaid through your property.
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10Town of Wolfville / SwitchPACE — PACE financing for Wolfville homeowners, repaid through property taxes. (The old list filed this under PEI by mistake.)
Official program page ↗Last reviewed 2026-10