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
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 |
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.”
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.