Save on a Heat Pump with the Canada Greener Homes Grant

Learn more about the Canada Greener Homes Grant and how Atlantic Canadians can apply for it to save on the installation or upgrade of a heat pump.

The Canada Greener Homes Grant is a program facilitated by Natural Resources Canada that offers grants for homeowners who are investing in a new or upgraded heat pump.

In all Atlantic Canadian provinces, homeowners must obtain an EnerGuide Home Energy assessment prior to performing the upgrades to qualify. Following the evaluation, homeowners can:

• Choose the projects you would like to complete from your report.
• Get the work completed by your local Daikin dealer (save all receipts you will need them to receive your incentives).
• Schedule a final Home Energy Evaluation with a Certified Energy Advisor for a post-evaluation report.
• Receive your incentives. 

The steps and eligibility to apply for the Canada Greener Homes Grant differ by province.

How to Apply in Nova Scotia

Application Process

• Nova Scotian homeowners will be required to provide documentation showing that the property getting the new or upgraded heat pump is their primary residence.
• Landlords are not eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant.
• Greener Homes rebates are only available through the Home Energy Assessment program and cannot be combined with rebates from other Efficiency Nova Scotia programs.
• If your pre-retrofit assessment was conducted before April 1, 2020 your upgrades are not eligible for Greener Homes incentives and you will need to book a new assessment. If you installed eligible upgrades after December 1, 2020 and have already completed your post-retrofit assessment, you will be contacted to confirm your eligibility for Greener Homes grants.

• To receive Greener Homes grants, you must be enrolled in the Home Energy Assessment program.
• Book a Home Energy Assessment with an approved Energy Advisor.

Cost

The cost to apply for the Greener Homes Grant program in Nova Scotia is $199. Homeowners who install at least one eligible Greener Homes retrofit recommended by your energy advisor will be reimbursed $100 following your post-retrofit evaluation.

Visit the Efficiency Nova Scotia website for full details. 

To learn more about the eligible retrofits for the Greener Homes program in addition to heat pump installation and upgrades, visit the Natural Resources Canada website for full details or