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Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia
Closed home retrofit funding for Nova Scotia homeowners
Funding available
$ 125 - $ 5,600
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This closed program provided support for eligible home energy retrofits in Nova Scotia. Funding covered approved retrofit measures, EnerGuide evaluations, and selected heating and efficiency upgrades, with a maximum grant amount of $5,600.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,600 $
- Minimum amount : 125 $
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
- 2SLGBTQI+
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Home energy retrofits to improve efficiency
- Heating and ventilation upgrades
- Renewable energy installation
- Climate resiliency improvements
Documents Needed
- Pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation receipt
- Post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation receipt
- Paid invoices and receipts for eligible retrofits
- Supporting product details for eligible equipment
- Interconnection approval letter for grid-connected solar systems
Official resources
Program guide
Supporting document
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian homeowners
- Indigenous governments or organizations
- Housing management bodies
- Indigenous service delivery organizations with formal partnerships
Who is not eligible
- Newly built homes
- Retirement homes
- Homes in garage-only projects
Eligible expenses
- EnerGuide pre- and post-retrofit evaluations
- Home insulation, air sealing, windows and doors
- Heating equipment, heat pumps, and water heaters
- Solar PV systems and batteries
- Roofing membrane and basement waterproofing
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Retrofits completed before the pre-retrofit evaluation
- Retrofits done before December 1, 2020
- Leased or rented equipment
- Air conditioners
- Windows and doors in garages
How to apply
- Step 1: Book a pre-retrofit EnerGuide evaluation
- Contact a service organization registered with NRCan.
- Have an energy advisor assess the home and provide recommendations.
- Step 2: Complete eligible retrofits
- Carry out the recommended energy-efficiency upgrades.
- Keep all paid receipts and invoices.
- Step 3: Book the post-retrofit evaluation
- Schedule the final EnerGuide evaluation after the upgrades are finished.
- Ensure the service organization submits the reports to the portal.
- Step 4: Upload documents and request payment
- Upload receipts and required supporting documents in the Greener Homes portal.
- Submit the grant request once all documents are uploaded.
- Step 5: Confirm and receive the grant
- Review the funding decision sent by email.
- Accept payment in the portal and wait for the cheque by mail.
Processing and Agreement
- Since March 13, 2023, Efficiency Nova Scotia has been processing NRCan’s Canada Greener Homes Grant through its Home Energy Assessment program for Nova Scotia residents.
Additional information
- Since March 13, 2023, Efficiency Nova Scotia has been processing NRCan’s Canada Greener Homes Grant through its Home Energy Assessment program for Nova Scotia residents.
- Other funding options mentioned for homeowners include the Canada Greener Homes Affordability program and financial incentives by province.
- NRCan has not approved any third parties to make unsolicited contact with homeowners to register for or participate in the Canada Greener Homes Grant.
- EnerGuide home energy evaluations are performed by licensed service organizations only at the request of homeowners.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia Program
What is the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia?
This closed program provided support for eligible home energy retrofits in Nova Scotia. Funding covered approved retrofit measures, EnerGuide evaluations, and selected heating and efficiency upgrades, with a maximum grant amount of $5,600.
How much funding can be received?
Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia Funds up to $5,600 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia program?
To be eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia program, you must:
Canadian homeowner
Primary residence
Eligible retrofit completed
What expenses are eligible under Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia?
Home energy retrofits to improve efficiency
Heating and ventilation upgrades
Renewable energy installation
Climate resiliency improvements
Who can I contact for more information about the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia?
You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
Where is the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia available?
The Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canada Greener Homes Grant – Nova Scotia is a Grant and Funding