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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Incentives for verified electricity savings in facilities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Pay-for-Performance program provides financial incentives for energy efficiency projects that reduce electricity consumption in eligible facilities. Eligible measures include capital and non-capital initiatives, and incentives are paid after verified savings are confirmed.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Whole-building energy efficiency retrofits.
- Electricity-saving projects combining multiple measures.
- Capital and non-capital energy performance improvements.
- Aggregation of up to five buildings into one project.
Documents Needed
- Project application
- Completed baseline period model report
- Custom Project Agreement
- Quarterly implementation reports
- End of performance report with supporting documentation
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Institutional organizations
- Not-for-profit organizations
- Commercial customers, including multi-unit residential buildings
Who is not eligible
- Insolvent organizations
- Organizations that have already entered a binding agreement for the measures
- Projects using measures funded through another electricity savings program
Eligible expenses
- Costs for implementing energy efficiency measures.
- Capital and non-capital upgrade expenses tied to verified electricity savings.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Behind-the-meter generation projects.
- Fuel-switching measures.
- Measures already promoted or funded through another electricity savings program.
- Projects that do not achieve at least 10% verified savings.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are screened for initial eligibility.
- Efficiency Nova Scotia reviews project details and supporting documentation.
- A Custom Project Agreement is issued for review, signature, and return.
- Payments are made only after verified savings are confirmed.
- Processing may take up to 2 months.
Additional information
- Applicants must use an approved consultant from the Efficiency Preferred Partner network.
- Incentives are paid only after verified savings are confirmed.
- Quarterly implementation reporting is required during the project.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P). 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 — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia Pay-for-Performance program provides financial incentives for energy efficiency projects that reduce electricity consumption in eligible facilities. Eligible measures include capital and non-capital initiatives, and incentives are paid after verified savings are confirmed.
How much funding can be received?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) Funds up to 10% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program?
To be eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program, you must:
Institutional, not-for-profit, or commercial organizations
Facilities served by Nova Scotia Power Inc.
Approved EPP consultant required
What expenses are eligible under Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)?
Whole-building energy efficiency retrofits.
Electricity-saving projects combining multiple measures.
Capital and non-capital energy performance improvements.
Aggregation of up to five buildings into one project.
Where is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) available?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P) is funded by Efficiency Nova Scotia