Efficiency Nova Scotia Rebates 2026
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Short answer: Most Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates now go through a Home Energy Assessment ($199): any homeowner can get up to $5,000 for the upgrades it recommends, including $300 to $500 per ton for a new heat pump and up to $750 for attic insulation. Heat pump water heaters get $800, instantly at the store. Moderate-income homes that don't heat with electricity can add up to $5,000 more. The oil-to-heat-pump program and SolarHomes are closed.
Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates: amounts in 2026
| Upgrade | Amount | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Home Energy Assessment rebates | Up to $5,000 | Assessment fee $199. Do the upgrades between the first and final assessment, within 12 months. Source |
| Heat pump, ductless | $300 per ton | New capacity only; replacing a heat pump doesn't qualify. Qualifying model, certified installer. Source |
| Heat pump, central ducted | $500 per ton | Newly added capacity. Source |
| Heat pump water heater | $800 | ENERGY STAR. Instant at participating stores, or through the assessment if you didn't take the instant rebate. Source |
| Attic insulation to R-50 | Up to $750 | Walls up to $1,500; basement walls up to $1,200. Source |
| Smart thermostat (electric heat) | $45 instant, or free installed | Free installation is for electrically heated homes. Source |
| Moderate Income Rebate | Up to $5,000 more | Homes mainly heated with oil, propane or wood, not electricity. Income limits apply; pre-approval needed. Source |
| Oil to Heat Pump Affordability | Closed | Closed to new applicants July 2, 2026. Source |
| SolarHomes | Closed to homeowners | Stopped taking applications April 17, 2025. Source |
Amounts last checked October 1, 2026 against each program's official page (linked in each row).
Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Applications are not open yet. Ottawa says they open in early 2027, and that you can add this rebate on top of provincial ones.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the Nova Scotia rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
Join the launch alert
- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
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Read everything we know so far Official page: canada.ca
How to apply
- Book a Home Energy Assessment ($199) before you start. Upgrades done before it don't count.
- Do the recommended upgrades within 12 months, using qualifying products and a certified installer for heat pumps.
- Book the final assessment. The rebate cheque usually arrives within about 90 days.
- Buying a heat pump water heater or thermostat? Take the instant rebate at the store instead.
Recent changes
- 2026-10-01: Nova Scotia Heating Assistance Rebate (HARP). HARP helps lower-income households with winter heating bills. It paid $400 last winter and has opened on October 1 in past years. Confirm the 2026-27 date and amount with the Province. Source
- 2026-07-02: Nova Scotia Moderate Income Rebate. The provincial top-up was cut from a maximum of $10,000 to $5,000. Stacked with the Home Energy Assessment, the most you can get is now $10,000. Source
- 2026-04-09: Efficiency Nova Scotia Eco Shift. The demand-response pilot stopped taking new enrollments on April 9, 2026. Source
- 2025-12-31: Efficiency Nova Scotia Home Heating System Rebates. Closed December 31, 2025. Source
Find your city and an installer
See the exact rebates for your city on the NS rebates page, then compare top-rated installers by city, ranked by Google reviews. No one pays to be listed.
Common questions
Can I still get a rebate for replacing my old heat pump in Nova Scotia?
Not through the Home Energy Assessment. Its heat pump rebate is only for newly added capacity; replacement heat pumps aren't eligible.
Is there a solar rebate in Nova Scotia in 2026?
Not for homeowners. SolarHomes closed to homeowners in April 2025. Halifax homeowners can finance solar through Solar City.
Is there a battery rebate in Nova Scotia?
We found no current Efficiency Nova Scotia battery rebate as of our last check.
Related: Heat pump water heaters in Nova Scotia · Halifax rebates · Cape Breton rebates
Other program guides: BC Hydro rebates · CleanBC rebates · Home Renovation Savings · NYS Clean Heat · Mass Save · BC Hydro Peak Saver · Alberta energy rebates · Federal tax credits · PECO rebates · PPL Electric rebates · Xcel Energy Colorado rebates
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