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Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions
Energy rebates and financing for small businesses
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
This program supports small businesses in Nova Scotia with rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades and 24-month interest-free financing. Eligible work focuses on retrofit projects, with product-specific worksheets, guides, and pre-approval required before purchase or installation.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Increase operational productivity
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Retail trade
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Energy-efficiency retrofit projects for small businesses.
- Upgrades using eligible commercial equipment and products.
Documents Needed
- Opportunity Worksheet or contact form
- Commercial Rebate Pre-Approval Application
- Relevant Product Rebate Worksheets
- Quote for the upgrades
- Most recent electric bill
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Small businesses
- Businesses planning commercial energy-efficiency upgrades
Who is not eligible
- New construction projects
Eligible expenses
- Rebates for qualifying energy-efficiency upgrade costs.
- 24-month interest-free financing on the power bill for eligible electric upgrades.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- New construction projects.
- Purchases or installation before pre-approval.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Selection criteria
- Expected energy savings.
- Efficiency of the selected equipment or upgrade.
- Comparison of multiple quotes may improve the rebate amount.
How to apply
- Step 1: Review program materials
- Check the product rebate guides.
- Review the program terms and conditions before purchase.
- Step 2: Prepare the pre-approval application
- Gather contractor quotes using the quote and invoice guidelines.
- Complete the pre-approval application and the relevant product worksheets.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the pre-approval application, worksheets, quote, and recent electric bill.
- Applications can be started through the contact form or by email.
- Step 4: Wait for pre-approval
- Do not begin the project before pre-approval is received.
- Review the project report if approved.
- Step 5: Complete work and claim payment
- Finish the upgrades by the pre-approval expiry date.
- Submit the payment request form and detailed invoices.
Processing and Agreement
- Application and quote are submitted to start the review.
- Program pre-approval is required before work begins.
- If approved, the applicant receives a project report with the rebate amount and financing status.
- Upgrades must be completed by the pre-approval expiry date.
- Final invoices and the payment request form are submitted after completion.
Additional information
- Free energy assessment may be available.
- Pre-approval is required before purchase or installation.
- A project report is issued after pre-approval.
- Trusted contractors are available through the partner network.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions Program
What is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions?
This program supports small businesses in Nova Scotia with rebates for energy-efficiency upgrades and 24-month interest-free financing. Eligible work focuses on retrofit projects, with product-specific worksheets, guides, and pre-approval required before purchase or installation.
Who is eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions program?
To be eligible for the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions program, you must:
Small business electricity-use threshold
Facility in Nova Scotia
Retrofit projects only
What expenses are eligible under Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions?
Energy-efficiency retrofit projects for small businesses.
Upgrades using eligible commercial equipment and products.
Who can I contact for more information about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions?
You can contact Efficiency Nova Scotia by email at business@efficiencyns.ca or by phone at 1-877-999-6035.
Where is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions available?
The Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions?
Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions is funded by Efficiency Nova Scotia