Business Energy Rebates

Eligibility for this rebate program requires businesses to fulfill certain criteria related to heating solutions and energy efficiency upgrades.

• The business must be located in Nova Scotia.
• The business must install high-efficiency heating solutions such as air source heat pumps, ground/water source heat pumps, or other specified efficient systems.
• Applicants must apply for rebates through the official channels provided by Efficiency Nova Scotia.
• The installed systems should aim to reduce heating costs and energy consumption.
• The business should engage a qualified local professional contractor for the installation.

Who is eligible?

Who is not eligible

Some types of businesses are not eligible for this grant. These include:

• Residential properties
• Non-commercial entities
• Businesses not located in Nova Scotia

Eligible expenses

This grant supports businesses in integrating energy-efficient heating solutions to reduce costs and improve environmental impact. Eligible projects focus on upgrading existing heating systems with innovative, efficient technologies.

• Installation of high-efficiency air source heat pumps to lower energy consumption and emissions.
• Upgrading to ground or water source heat pumps for consistent and efficient heating and cooling.
• Implementation of HVAC hotel occupancy sensors for optimizing energy use based on room occupancy.
• Adoption of integrated dual enthalpy economizer controls to reduce air cooling costs.
• Upgrading with advanced rooftop controls to improve efficiency in ventilation and air quality management.
• Incorporating electric thermal storage units to ensure reliable heat supply and enhance compatibility with heat pumps.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is managed by Efficiency Nova Scotia, which suggests that it may be available primarily to businesses located within Nova Scotia, Canada.

• Businesses operating within Nova Scotia.

Efficiency Nova Scotia offers rebates for energy efficient heating solutions to businesses. The evaluation and selection criteria for the grant include:

• Demonstration of energy savings potential
• Evidence of cost effectiveness
• Compliance with program guidelines
• Installation by qualified contractors

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

• Rebates are processed promptly, often appreciated by past applicants.
• Testimonials from past applicants highlight significant savings and benefits post-installation.
• Efficiency Nova Scotia actively promotes the use of qualified local contractors for project execution.
• Rebates vary depending on the type and tonnage of the equipment being installed.
• Applicants can find local contractors through Efficiency Nova Scotia's directory to assist with the installation of energy-efficient solutions.