Efficiency Nova Scotia Rebates 2026: What's Open and What Closed

Short answer: Most Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates now go through a Home Energy Assessment ($199): any homeowner can get up to $5,000 for the upgrades it recommends, including $300 to $500 per ton for a new heat pump and up to $750 for attic insulation. Heat pump water heaters get $800, instantly at the store. Moderate-income homes that don't heat with electricity can add up to $5,000 more. The oil-to-heat-pump program and SolarHomes are closed.

Efficiency Nova Scotia rebates: amounts in 2026

Upgrade	Amount	Rules
Home Energy Assessment rebates	Up to $5,000	Assessment fee $199. Do the upgrades between the first and final assessment, within 12 months. Source
Heat pump, ductless	$300 per ton	New capacity only; replacing a heat pump doesn't qualify. Qualifying model, certified installer. Source
Heat pump, central ducted	$500 per ton	Newly added capacity. Source
Heat pump water heater	$800	ENERGY STAR. Instant at participating stores, or through the assessment if you didn't take the instant rebate. Source
Attic insulation to R-50	Up to $750	Walls up to $1,500; basement walls up to $1,200. Source
Smart thermostat (electric heat)	$45 instant, or free installed	Free installation is for electrically heated homes. Source
Moderate Income Rebate	Up to $5,000 more	Homes mainly heated with oil, propane or wood, not electricity. Income limits apply; pre-approval needed. Source
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability	Closed	Closed to new applicants July 2, 2026. Source
SolarHomes	Closed to homeowners	Stopped taking applications April 17, 2025. Source

Amounts last checked September 29, 2026 against each program's official page (linked in each row).

How to apply

Book a Home Energy Assessment ($199) before you start. Upgrades done before it don't count.
Do the recommended upgrades within 12 months, using qualifying products and a certified installer for heat pumps.
Book the final assessment. The rebate cheque usually arrives within about 90 days.
Buying a heat pump water heater or thermostat? Take the instant rebate at the store instead.

Recent changes

2026-10-01: Nova Scotia Heating Assistance Rebate (HARP). HARP helps lower-income households with winter heating bills. It paid $400 last winter and has opened on October 1 in past years. Confirm the 2026-27 date and amount with the Province. Source
2026-07-02: Nova Scotia Moderate Income Rebate. The provincial top-up was cut from a maximum of $10,000 to $5,000. Stacked with the Home Energy Assessment, the most you can get is now $10,000. Source
2026-04-09: Efficiency Nova Scotia Eco Shift. The demand-response pilot stopped taking new enrollments on April 9, 2026. Source
2025-12-31: Efficiency Nova Scotia Home Heating System Rebates. Closed December 31, 2025. Source

See every rebate change.

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Common questions

Can I still get a rebate for replacing my old heat pump in Nova Scotia?

Not through the Home Energy Assessment. Its heat pump rebate is only for newly added capacity; replacement heat pumps aren't eligible.

Is there a solar rebate in Nova Scotia in 2026?

Not for homeowners. SolarHomes closed to homeowners in April 2025. Halifax homeowners can finance solar through Solar City.

Is there a battery rebate in Nova Scotia?

We found no current Efficiency Nova Scotia battery rebate as of our last check.

Other program guides: BC Hydro rebates · CleanBC rebates · Home Renovation Savings · NYS Clean Heat · Mass Save · BC Hydro Peak Saver · Alberta energy rebates · Federal tax credits · PECO rebates · PPL Electric rebates · Xcel Energy Colorado rebates

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Efficiency Nova Scotia Rebates 2026