ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Nova Scotia EnerGuide Houses program provides finical incentives for homeowners to make energy efficient upgrades to their home. In order to qualify for the grants, homeowners must have a home energy evaluation performed before beginning any retrofits.
For information on what happens during an energy evaluation, and for reason to book your energy evaluation with Sustainable Housing, please click HERE.
If you are building a new home or are planning to build a new home click HERE for more information on the Nova Scotia EnerGuide Rating Service (ERS) for new construction program.
HOW TO BOOK AN ENERGY EVALUATION
Booking an evaluation is easy! You can click HERE to book your evaluation online or you can call us toll free at 1-877-722-2842. Business hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm. Our helpful staff would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
COST
The cost of the energy evaluation is $150 plus tax for houses less than 3500 sq ft., including the basement. An additional $5 per 100 sq ft. applies to larger homes. This cost overs both your initial and follow up evaluations. You may be eligible to be reimbursed for the cost of the EnerGuide for Houses energy evaluation, please see the Low Income section below for more information.
LOW INCOME PROGRAM
Nova Scotians who have an annual income of less than $40,000 as a couple or $25,000 as a single person can apply to be reimbursed for the cost of the evaluation. In addition, they will be eligible to receive an additional $400 post-retrofit rebate. Homeowners interested in taking part in this program will be required to pay the evaluation fee at the time of the initial evaluation but will this fee reimbursed after the application is processed.
If you wish to apply for the Low Income Program, please inform Sustainable Housing when you book your home energy evaluation and the energy advisor will bring an application form to your home. You can also click HERE to download the application form.
INTEREST FREE LOAN
The province of Nova Scotia is making energy upgrades even more affordable for homeowners by offering interest free loans up to $5,000. For details about the EnerGuide Zero Interest Loan program click HERE or call 1-800-670-4636.
ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS
For more information on eligible products, please call the Sustainable Housing office toll free at 1-877-722-2842.
PROVINCIAL REBATES
The Nova Scotia government offers rebates up to $1500 on eligible upgrades. These rebates are not dependent upon income and are not taxable. Please see the list of eligible products to ensure your upgrades are eligible for rebates.
SOLAR SYSTEM REBATES
Nova Scotia also offers a 15% (up to $20.000) rebate on the installation cost of a solar hot water heating system or solar air heating system installed prior to May 1st, 2010. For systems installed after May 1st, 2010 you will be eligible for a $500 rebate for a solar air heating system and a $1250 rebate for a solar water heating system. These incentives are available for both residential and commercial properties. Please be advised that the solar system rebate requires a separate application form. For more information on eligible products and how to apply please click HERE.
NOVA SCOTIA POWER INCENTIVE
Nova Scotia Power offers rebates for upgrades which improve the electric efficiency of your home such as electronic thermostats, electric thermal storage, and heat pumps. For more detailed information and a complete list of eligible products, please click HERE to visit the Nova Scotia Power website.
APPLYING FOR REBATES
At the time of the follow up evaluation the energy advisor will fill out a grant application form and Nova Scotia Power Incentive application form (if applicable). Sustainable Housing will submit the application(s) on your behalf which will apply you for the available grants.
FEDERAL REBATES
If you booked an initial energy evaluation or had an initial energy evaluation completed prior to March 31st, 2010, you will still be eligible for both federal AND provincial incentives. Please click HERE to view the federal grant table. For initial evaluations booked after March 31st, 2010, you will be eligible for the provincial incentives only, which are described above.
BOOK YOUR ENERGY EVALUATION TODAY! CLICK HERE TO BOOK ONLINE OR CALL 1-877-722-2842
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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 April 2010 )
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