Efficiency Nova Scotia — Agriculture Program

The Efficiency Nova Scotia Agriculture Program facilitates energy efficiency enhancements through a variety of rebate and financing options. These modalities are designed to help agricultural businesses implement cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions.

• Rebates available up to $1,400 for energy efficient agricultural technology upgrades such as heating pads and dairy fans.
• Lighting rebates up to $500 for upgrades to indoor and outdoor LED technologies and lighting control systems.
• Refrigeration rebates up to $2,000 for efficient equipment, including air economizers and cooler covers.
• Business Energy Rebates offering up to 50% off on product upgrades with interest-free financing options.

Eligibility for this program is open to specific agricultural businesses seeking improvements in energy efficiency.

• The applicant must be an agricultural business, such as a dairy farmer or greenhouse grower.
• The applicant must be seeking to reduce costs and boost yield through energy-efficient upgrades.

Eligible expenses

The program covers rebates on energy efficient product upgrades aimed at enhancing energy savings.

• Energy efficient product upgrades such as heating pads and dairy fans.
• Energy efficient lighting upgrades including indoor and outdoor LED technologies and lighting control systems.
• Energy efficient refrigeration equipment such as air economizers, controllers, and cooler covers.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is available to agricultural facilities within Nova Scotia. Efficiency Nova Scotia targets these locations to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs for businesses in the agricultural sector.

• Agricultural facilities located within the Province of Nova Scotia.
• Businesses registered and operating in rural areas across Nova Scotia.

Here are additional relevant details for the Agriculture Program:

• Rebates are applicable for energy efficient system upgrades that reduce operational energy use.
• Heating pads are highlighted as a substantial cost-saving measure due to their efficiency.
• Lighting systems upgrades focus strongly on adopting LED technologies to improve efficiency.
• Refrigeration system improvements include consideration of new equipment like air economizers and controllers.
• Interest-free financing is available to assist businesses in managing costs associated with energy-efficient upgrades.
• Guidance is provided through dedicated energy managers to assist in optimizing energy projects without impacting seasonal operations.
• A commercial agricultural rebate guide and worksheet are available to assist with applications.