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How to Apply

Reach out to us if you have questions about eligibility or how to apply.
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Eligibility Criteria

General eligibility The project must be in the design phase (pre-construction), located in Nova Scotia and focus on saving electrical energy.

Project eligibility

The project must be defined as one of the following:

  • A new building

  • An addition to an existing building

  • A major renovation* of a building 15,000 ft² (1,394 m²) or larger

Efficiency eligibility The project must:

  • Implement at least two energy efficient measures

  • Reduce total building energy consumption by at least 25%

  • Save a minimum of 100,000 kWh of electricity

Major renovation eligibility Major renovations include space conversions, combined envelope + HVAC upgrades, or similar. Project eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

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