About Efficiency Nova Scotia

Efficiency Nova Scotia is Canada’s first energy efficiency utility. Working with more than 200 local partners, we’ve helped 400,000 program participants complete energy efficiency projects, saving Nova Scotians $180 million in annual energy savings. We have also reached 1,000,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent avoided annually.

Our work is funded by revenues from supplying electricity efficiency and conservation activities to Nova Scotia Power, which helps the utility meet Nova Scotia’s electricity needs. The cost of these services is included in electricity rates. The HomeWarming service is funded by the Province of Nova Scotia as part of a long-term plan to upgrade all low-income homes in Nova Scotia over the next several years.

Efficiency Nova Scotia is operated by EfficiencyOne, an independent nonprofit organization. Regulatory oversight is provided by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board.

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Your Solar PV system can sometimes generate more energy than your home needs. Thanks to net metering the system can send excess energy to the grid, in the form of a credit on your next bill! Read more about net metering in our Nova Scotia Go Solar Guide ow.ly/REeT50DdKJP pic.twitter.com/WvoYqqiytk

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EfficiencyOne has been exploring the use of virtual home assessments for lead-generation in its whole-home energy efficiency program (based on EnerGuide). Virtual Audits are touchless, data-driven assessments. efficiencyone.ca/2020/12/14/e…

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2018 Annual Report

2018 was a great year for Efficiency Nova Scotia. We helped more Nova Scotian homes and businesses enjoy the good things efficiency brings, while lessening our impact on the environment. Take a closer look at our year through the 2018 Annual Report.

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The Isaacs are loving the savings they’re seeing on their bills, and the comfort added to their home.

$1,150 in Rebates and $1,600 Savings per Year

The Isaac family lives in a 1980s home in suburban Bedford. Although the insulation was already quite efficient with an EnerGuide rating of 148 GJ, the house was due for some upgrades to the heating, hot water, and ventilation systems. Upon completion of their Home Energy Assessment, the Isaacs decided to go through with the recommended upgrades. They received a $450 heat pump rebate, $300 heat recovery ventilator rebate, and a $400 heat pump hot water heater rebate. The total project cost was $11,300 with a payback period of 6.3 years. After these upgrades, their home’s final EnerGuide rating was 92 GJ.

House Type: Bungalow | Year Built: 1987
Sq Footage: 3,359 sq ft | Annual Savings: $1,600

Our heat pump is so great in the summer for keeping the house cool. We didn’t even know it could do that.

Brian and Lena live in Hants County in a 2,200 sq ft. bungalow, and were looking for a way to save money on their expensive heating bills. They decided to install a mini-split heat pump, and received a $300 rebate for the project. Their home is now much more comfortable—warm in winter and cool in summer, while saving money on bills.

House Type: Bungalow | Year Built: 1995
Sq Footage: 2,200 sq ft.
Annual Savings: Brian and Lena now save about $336 on bills annually

Join the team at EfficiencyOne

Are you a passionate champion of energy efficiency and conservation? Then EfficiencyOne wants to hear from you!

For a full listing of current career opportunities please select Career Opportunities.

Who are we?

EfficiencyOne, one of Canada’s Greenest Employers multi-year, is a not-for-profit organization filled with passionate, and environmentally-conscious people, dedicated to supplying Nova Scotians with industry-leading, cost-effective efficiency solutions for businesses and homes.

What do we do?

We design energy efficiency programs and services that are delivered to over 200,000 customers right here in Nova Scotia, through our network of more than 200 contractors and partners. We offer a wide range of employment possibilities from program design and delivery, to finance, marketing and communications, and more. You could be part of our many energy-efficient projects and initiatives.

Why should you work here?

Join a team that cares about the health of the planet and everyone on it. We care about the immense economic impact of energy savings, as well as the impact efficiency can have on our environment and our future. By working together, we’re helping Nova Scotians enjoy the good things efficiency brings and you can too.

Be the difference you want to see in the world.

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