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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
Funding for building recommissioning studies
Latest source updateLast Update: April 15, 2026Latest change: Efficiency Nova Scotia has substantially revised the Building Optimization program details, including eligibility, funding, application steps, contacts, and timing.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 15, 2026
Latest change: Efficiency Nova Scotia has substantially revised the Building Optimization program details, including eligibility, funding, application steps, contacts, and timing.
Building Optimization program updated
Efficiency Nova Scotia now presents the Building Optimization program as a low-cost recommissioning offering for institutional, charitable, commercial, and industrial facilities in Nova Scotia served by Nova Scotia Power. The page also adds a clearer project threshold and scope, including the 15,000 kWh annual savings target, the BAS requirement, and examples of eligible measures. The funding and process details have also changed materially: the page states that investigation studies are funded up to $5,000 at 100%, and it now directs applicants to a program guide, contractor support, and a specific application PDF. The timing and contact information are also updated, with funding allocated for 2026 and new applications considered for 2027 and beyond, plus explicit email and phone support details.
Funding available
$ 5,000
Deadline
June 30, 2026
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program provides up to $5,000 to cover 100% of an investigation study for building recommissioning. It supports existing commercial, industrial, institutional, and charitable buildings through low-cost operational improvements and energy-saving measures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Recommissioning of existing buildings.
- Review of building systems to identify issues and operational improvements.
- Implementation of low-cost, low-risk energy-saving measures.
Documents Needed
- Completed Building Optimization Investigation Application.
- Company and contact information.
- Facility information and building system details.
- Building occupancy schedule and operating hours.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Institutional facilities
- Charitable facilities
- Commercial facilities
- Industrial facilities
Eligible expenses
- Investigation study costs for identifying recommissioning opportunities.
- Templates, guidelines, and test equipment provided for the study.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Projects focused on non-electric energy savings.
- Equipment purchases or installation before the Custom Project Agreement is signed.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program guide
- Read the Building Optimization Program Guide.
- Step 2: Find a contractor
- Work with a contractor to apply for the program.
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill out the Building Optimization Investigation Application with your contractor.
- Step 4: Submit the application
- Send the completed application and required documents by email, fax, or mail to Efficiency Nova Scotia.
Processing and Agreement
- Eligibility is reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Applicants must work with a contractor to prepare the application.
- A Custom Project Agreement must be signed before equipment is purchased or installed.
- Incentives are paid after the project measures are implemented and Measurement & Verification is completed.
Additional information
- Other funding or incentives may be considered in the analysis.
- The program only supports electricity reduction.
- New applications will be considered for funding in 2027 and beyond.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization Program
What is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization?
This program provides up to $5,000 to cover 100% of an investigation study for building recommissioning. It supports existing commercial, industrial, institutional, and charitable buildings through low-cost operational improvements and energy-saving measures.
How much funding can be received?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization program?
To be eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization program, you must:
Nova Scotia facility
Functioning BAS required
Not recommissioned recently
What expenses are eligible under Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization?
Recommissioning of existing buildings.
Review of building systems to identify issues and operational improvements.
Implementation of low-cost, low-risk energy-saving measures.
Who can I contact for more information about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization?
You can contact Efficiency Nova Scotia by email at cicustom@efficiencyns.ca or by phone at 1-877-999-6035.
Where is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization available?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization is a Grant and Funding