How much you get
Up to $5,000 (HEA pathway) — the $15,000 oil-to-heat-pump path is now closed — The big stackable Home Heating System Rebates Program closed Dec 31, 2025, and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (the $10,000 federal + $5,000 provincial "$15,000" pathway) had its funding fully allocated and closed to new applicants as of July 2, 2026. What's still open: Efficiency Nova Scotia's Home Energy Assessment pathway offers up to $5,000 to any homeowner, and HomeWarming still offers free installation for income-qualified homes — confirm current status directly before budgeting a project.
What you'll actually save each month
Rebates cover the upfront cost, but the number that decides whether this is worth it is the payback period — how long until the monthly savings pay back what you spent out of pocket. Here's the real math, using Nova Scotia's actual current utility rate:
- Nova Scotia Power electricity (2026): the current residential Energy Rate is 19.128¢/kWh (effective May 1, 2026, up from 18.187¢), plus a $20.08/month base charge. Rates are scheduled to keep rising through the 2026–2027 rate application — check the current number before doing your math. (Check current Nova Scotia Power rates →)
Nova Scotia is predominantly electric-heat territory — most homes here are comparing a heat pump against baseboard electric heat or an oil furnace, not natural gas. A modern cold-climate heat pump typically moves 2.5–3.5 units of heat per unit of electricity it uses (its "coefficient of performance"), which is why it costs meaningfully less to run than baseboard heat even on the same Nova Scotia Power rate. Against oil heat, the comparison depends on current oil prices and your home's size/insulation.
Get your real payback number: Plug in your current heating bill and system type in our free assessment tool for an estimate using current rates — not a generic average.
How to claim it
- Standard Home Energy Assessment (HEA) pathway: book a home energy assessment through Efficiency Nova Scotia before installation — this sets your eligibility and rebate amount
- Income-qualified: apply through HomeWarming, get placed on the wait list, and wait to be assigned a HomeWarming contractor for assessment
- Either way, submit your application and receive a case number on Efficiency Nova Scotia's portal before equipment is purchased or installed
- Efficiency Nova Scotia must approve the proposed upgrade before your contractor installs it
- A final assessment confirms the work before the rebate is paid
Confirm current program status before budgeting a project — several NS programs closed or changed in 2026: Efficiency Nova Scotia Heat Pump Rebates →
Installers
Heat Pump installers in Halifax
Real companies serving Halifax, pulled from their current Google reviews. We're not paid to list anyone here.
Common questions
How much is the heat pump rebate or incentive in Halifax?
The big stackable Home Heating System Rebates Program closed Dec 31, 2025, and the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (the $10,000 federal + $5,000 provincial "$15,000" pathway) had its funding fully allocated and closed to new applicants as of July 2, 2026. What's still open: Efficiency Nova Scotia's Home Energy Assessment pathway offers up to $5,000 to any homeowner, and HomeWarming still offers free installation for income-qualified homes — confirm current status directly before budgeting a project.
Where do I find heat pump installers in Halifax?
Browse our installer directory and get multiple quotes — we're building out verified Halifax contractor data as we confirm it.
Next steps
View all Halifax rebate programs → or check Efficiency Nova Scotia directly at https://www.efficiencyns.ca for the current source of truth.