In short
In Nova Scotia, 20 verified programs apply to this project: 17 province-wide (federal programs included) and 3 offered by 3 municipalities. The largest: EnergyForward New Homes Program, up to $25,000; Moderate Income Rebate, up to $5,000; Home Energy Assessment Program, up to $5,000. 1 is on hold.
Everywhere in Nova Scotia
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| EnergyForward New Homes ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Up to $25,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Moderate Income RebateEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Up to $5,000 | Open |
| Home Energy Assessment ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Up to $5,000 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Seniors Care GrantGovernment of Nova Scotia · Provincial | Up to $750 | Open |
| Heating Assistance Rebate Program (HARP)Government of Nova Scotia · Provincial | Up to $400 | Open |
| Community Energy FundNova Scotia Power · Agency | Up to $300 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| New Home Research Project ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Up to $250 | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Canada Greener Homes Affordability ProgramEnvironment and Climate Change Canada · Federal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
| CMHC Eco PlusCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Up to 25% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| CMHC Eco ImprovementCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) (SCHL) · Federal | Up to 25% of costs | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| HomeWarming ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Instant Rebates ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| Free Product Installation ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Open |
| Eco Shift ProgramEfficiency Nova Scotia · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | On hold |
| Existing Single Family Home RebatesEastward Energy · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
| New Construction Single-Family Home RebatesEastward Energy · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Municipal programs
Antigonish
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Antigonish Emergency Fuel FundWomen's Resource Centre d'Antigonish · Agency | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Halifax
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Solar City ProgramMunicipalité régionale d'Halifax · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Kings County
| Program | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Accelerator Fund Permit Fee WaiversMunicipality of the County of Kings · Municipal | Depends on the project (see the official page) | Openstatus not shown by the agency |
Recently closed
- Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed on July 31, 2026.
- Canada Greener Homes Grant (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed to new applications.
- Canada Greener Homes Loan (Environment and Climate Change Canada): closed to new applications.
- Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program (OHPA) (Efficiency Nova Scotia): closed to new applications.
- Home Heating System Rebates (Efficiency Nova Scotia): closed to new applications.
- Fridge & Freezer Recycling (Efficiency Nova Scotia): closed to new applications.
- Mi’kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project (Efficiency Nova Scotia): closed on June 15, 2026.
- Cozy Colchester (Colchester) (Municipality of the County of Colchester): closed to new applications.
- Solar Colchester (Colchester) (Municipality of the County of Colchester): closed to new applications.
- Clean Energy Financing Program (Lunenburg) (Municipality of the District of Lunenburg): closed to new applications.
- Nova Scotia HEAT Fund (Home Energy Assistance Top-up) (The Salvation Army): closed to new applications.
- Clean Energy Financing Program (PACE) (Chester) (Municipality of the District of Chester): closed to new applications.
- Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) – Clean Energy Financing (Yarmouth (district)) (Municipality of the District of Yarmouth): closed to new applications.
- Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) – Clean Energy Financing (Digby (district)) (Municipality of the District of Digby): closed on June 15, 2026.
- SolarHomes (Efficiency Nova Scotia): closed to new applications.
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Frequently asked questions
What programs help you cut a home's energy use in Nova Scotia?
In Nova Scotia, 20 verified programs apply to this project: 17 province-wide (federal programs included) and 3 offered by 3 municipalities. The largest: EnergyForward New Homes Program, up to $25,000; Moderate Income Rebate, up to $5,000; Home Energy Assessment Program, up to $5,000.
What is the largest program to cut a home's energy use in Nova Scotia?
EnergyForward New Homes Program, from Efficiency Nova Scotia: up to $25,000. It is the largest published amount among open programs; the right one for you depends on your situation.
Which cities in Nova Scotia have their own programs to cut a home's energy use?
3 municipalities, with the number of programs: Antigonish (1), Halifax (1), Kings County (1). They come on top of provincial and federal programs.
Are these programs open right now?
19 programs are open to applications and 1 is on hold (waiting list or reopening with no date). 15 programs closed recently: Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) program; Canada Greener Homes Grant; Canada Greener Homes Loan, among others. For 14, the agency says neither open nor closed: the status is inferred from its active page. Statuses checked on each agency's page, most recently on November 7, 2026.
How do I apply?
You apply directly to each program's agency: the link to its official page is in the table. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility; the agency's full conditions apply.
How this page is made
Every amount, date and condition was checked on the linked official page within the last 30 days; a program that has not been rechecked is left out. When the agency's page says neither open nor closed, the status is inferred and labelled as such. Payotte grants nothing and does not confirm eligibility: you apply to the agency. General information, not tax advice.
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