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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
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
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Efficiency Nova Scotia — Small Business Energy Solutions. 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 — 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