Nova Scotia Residential Financial Incentives for Insulation

Efficiency NS Rebates and Savings

There are a number of various rebate programs for certain types of insulation including:

  • Draft proofing (up to $200)
  • Basement Header Insulation (up to $150)
  • Basement Slab Insulation (up to $200)
  • Ceiling Insulation (up to $750)
  • Exposed Floor Insulation (up tp $200)
  • Exterior Wall Insulation (up to $1,500)
  • Basement insulation (up to $1,200)

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Free Energy Efficient Products

Free products may include:

  • LED Light Bulbs
  • Draft-proofing
  • Smart Thermostats
  • Pipe Wrap
  • Hot Water Tank Wrap
  • Faucet Aerators
  • Water-saving shower heads
  • Smart thermostat for mini-split heat pumps

 

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Home Energy Assessment
Ceiling Insulation
Criteria Starting Point Rebate
Increase 100% attic insulation to R-50 R-12 or less $750
Increase 100% attic insulation to R-50 Greater than R-12 and up to R-25 $375
Increase 100% attic insulation to R-50 Greater than R-25 and up to R-35 $125
Increase 100% flat roof or cathedral ceiling insulation to R-10 R-0 $500
Increase 100% flat roof or cathedral ceiling insulation to R-28 R-12 or less $750
Increase 100% flat roof or cathedral ceiling insulation to R-28 Greater than R-12 and up to R-25 $250

Foundation Insulation

Criteria Rebate Amounts
Add between R-10 and R-23 to 100% of basement foundation walls $600
Add >R-23 to 100% of basement foundation walls $1200
Add between R-10 and R-23 to 100% of crawlspace exterior walls $480
Add >R-23 to 100% of crawlspace exterior wall $960
Add >R-23 to 100% of floor above crawlspace $240

Exterior Wall Insulation

Criteria Rebate Amounts
Add between R-3.8 and R-9 to 100% of exterior walls $900
Add >R-9 to 100% of exterior walls $1500

 

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Efficiency Nova Scotia - Home Warming
Free energy assessment and home upgrades for income-qualified homeowners.

“If we discover that draft-proofing, insulation or other efficiency options can help make heating & cooling your home substantially more affordable and comfortable, we’ll install the upgrades at no cost to you. We’ll even coordinate the retrofits.”

 

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New Home Construction

As of June 24, 2022 the New Home Construction program will no longer be accepting new registrants.

A newly designed program is expected to launch in fall 2022.

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