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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits
Supports customized energy retrofits for businesses in Nova Scotia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 750,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Custom Energy Retrofits program offers up to $750,000 per project to support energy studies and customized technical upgrades. Eligible activities include feasibility and scoping studies, as well as retrofits that reduce electrical energy use or peak demand.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Sole proprietorship
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Hospitals and Rehabilitation
- Nursing Homes
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
- Business Associations
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Scoping studies and feasibility studies for custom retrofit projects.
- Implementation of customized technical improvements in facilities.
- Energy efficiency projects that reduce electrical consumption or peak demand.
Documents Needed
- Completed Custom Retrofit Project Application
- Feasibility study or supporting study documentation, if available
- Consultant invoice showing the study has been paid, when applying for study funding
- Supporting cost documents such as estimates, quotes, and invoices
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Non-residential customers
- Farm operations
- Institutional, non-profit, commercial, and industrial facilities
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who have already entered a binding agreement to acquire the required measures or services
Eligible expenses
- Engineering costs, including consultant or in-house staff work
- Equipment purchase and delivery costs
- Installation and commissioning labour
- M&V-related equipment, engineering, and labour costs within reasonable limits
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Contingency amounts for cost overruns
- Sales tax
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Efficiency Nova Scotia reviews the application and confirms eligibility.
- A Custom Project Agreement is prepared using the study results.
- The applicant must review, sign, and return the agreement within 30 days.
- After project completion, M&V results are reviewed before payment is issued.
- Completed projects may be reviewed by a third-party evaluator.
Additional information
- Sales tax is not considered an eligible cost.
- Supporting documents such as estimates, quotes, and invoices are required to verify costs.
- Implementation payments are made after measurement and verification.
- Efficiency Nova Scotia may review completed projects after completion.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Custom Energy Retrofits program offers up to $750,000 per project to support energy studies and customized technical upgrades. Eligible activities include feasibility and scoping studies, as well as retrofits that reduce electrical energy use or peak demand.
How much funding can be received?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $750,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits program?
To be eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits program, you must:
Must be a non-residential customer or farm operation
Facility must be institutional, non-profit, commercial (including multi-unit residential), or industrial
Facility must be served directly or indirectly by Nova Scotia Power Inc.
What expenses are eligible under Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits?
Scoping studies and feasibility studies for custom retrofit projects.
Implementation of customized technical improvements in facilities.
Energy efficiency projects that reduce electrical consumption or peak demand.
Where is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits available?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Custom Energy Retrofits is funded by Efficiency Nova Scotia