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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Pay-for-Performance (P4P)
Incentives for verified electricity savings in facilities
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
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
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- 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
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, capped at $1,000 per project.
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