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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Building Optimization
Funding for building recommissioning studies
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
Timeline
- Open continuously
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.
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
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