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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program - NS - Canada

Efficiency Nova Scotia — Beneficial Management Practices Program

Last Update: July 22, 2025
NS, Canada
Supports Nova Scotian farms adopting sustainable energy-efficient practices

At a glance

Eligible Funding
  • Max. $30,000
  • Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Eligible Industries
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Funds Providers
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Program status
Closed

Overview

The Efficiency Nova Scotia Beneficial Management Practices Program provides up to 50% of project costs, to a maximum of $30,000, to support Nova Scotian farmers in adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices. Eligible activities include energy source switching, equipment upgrades, and custom projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Financing terms and conditions

  • Financial incentives cover up to 50% of total project costs, with a maximum funding amount of $30,000 per project.

Activities funded

  • Implementation of energy-efficient upgrades across farming operations.
  • On-farm energy source switching and storage projects, such as integrating wind, geothermal, solar, battery, or thermal storage solutions.
  • Modification or upgrade of farm equipment for agricultural biomass collection and processing, and for biogas or biofuel generation to support energy switching.
  • Custom energy efficiency projects designed to achieve reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 80,000
Launching an online sales platform for local handmade furniture
$ 75,000
Launching language-specific mental health hotline for newcomers
$ 50,000
Installing accessible entrance and washroom in heritage building café
$ 90,000
Modernizing community theatre with audio-visual upgrading project
$ 64,000
Purchasing food waste composting equipment for urban farming group
$ 56,000
Upgrading energy efficiency in organic food cooperative's facility

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a farm currently registered under the Nova Scotia Farm Registration Act.
  • Eligible applicants include Mi’kmaq Nova Scotians, Mi’kmaw communities, and other under-represented communities, including new African Nova Scotians conducting farming activities in Nova Scotia.
  • The applicant must be at least 19 years of age and actively farming during the program year.

Who is eligible?

  • Farms registered under the Nova Scotia Farm Registration Act
  • Mi’kmaq Nova Scotians and Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia engaged in farming
  • Other under-represented communities, including new African Nova Scotians conducting agricultural activities in Nova Scotia

Eligible expenses

  • Purchase and installation of energy-efficient equipment eligible under the Business Energy Rebates program.
  • On-farm energy source switching and storage solutions, including wind generation, geothermal, solar, batteries, and thermal storage.
  • Modification or upgrades of on-farm equipment for agricultural biomass collection and processing (such as balers and choppers).
  • Equipment or system upgrades for biogas or biofuel generation (for example, boilers) in support of energy switching.
  • Custom expenses related to energy efficiency improvements that result in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Nova Scotia

Selection criteria

  • Project evaluation is based on incentive dollars versus first-year greenhouse gas savings (a competitive target is $0.26/kg eCO2).

How to apply

1

Prepare application documents

  • Download and review the Beneficial Management Practices Program Guidelines
  • Gather all necessary project information and details
  • Identify eligible energy efficiency measures for your farm
2

Submit your application

  • Complete the Beneficial Management Practices Application Form
  • Attach all required supporting documentation
  • Email the completed application to agriculture@efficiencyns.ca
3

Receive Energy Manager follow-up

  • An Energy Manager will contact you with next steps
  • Receive guidance on additional requirements or documents if needed
4

Complete project implementation

  • Implement energy efficiency updates or undertake approved projects
  • Ensure all measures meet program requirements
  • Keep all receipts and necessary documentation
5

Submit final claim for payment

  • Submit the completed claim form and all required supporting documents
  • Ensure submission is made before the deadline stated on the claim form
  • Request extensions if needed, in writing, as indicated in the claim form
6

Await review and payment

  • Receive review of your claim and required documentation
  • Await decision and payment processing from Efficiency Nova Scotia

Additional information

  • The application deadline for the Agriculture Beneficial Management Practices Program is June 30, 2025.
  • Energy Managers from Efficiency Nova Scotia are available to assist with application completion and project guidance.
  • All claims must be submitted before the project completion date indicated on the claim form and claimed by March 1 of the current application year unless an extension is approved.
  • Program guidelines, application forms, and terms and conditions are available for download to support applicants.

Contacts

agriculture@efficiencyns.ca
1-877-999-6035
NS, Canada
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