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Home Heating System Rebates

Heat your home for less

Get up to $2,000 in rebates to upgrade your heating system to heat pumps, electric thermal storage or woodstoves.

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About the Program

For homeowners

Open to homeowners who want to upgrade to a more energy efficient heating system.

Up to $2,000 in rebates

Depending on your new system, you could receive $250-$2,000 in rebates.

Apply after your upgrades

You can apply for rebates up to 180 days after installing your qualifying upgrades.

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Potential rebates at a glance

Depending on your new system, you could receive $250-$2,000 in rebates.

How to Apply

Make sure the eligible equipment is installed before you apply for your Heating System Rebate. Reach out to us if you have questions about eligibility or how to apply.

See general program eligibility:

Heating System Rebates Terms and Conditions

See eligible heat pump models:

Find a trusted contractor
Install the system and get an invoice

Once upgrades are complete, get the final invoice from your contractor.
Use our online portal to apply for your rebates.

Eligibility Criteria

General eligibility: Available for homes in Nova Scotia that are at least six months old and are used as a primary residence.

Equipment eligibility: Equipment must be new, installed and in service. All peripheral equipment required to operate the system must also be installed.

Property eligibility: Existing single family homes used year-round, including detached homes, row houses, duplexes, individual condo units and mobile homes.

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Already did the work?

No problem. You can apply for rebates 180 days after installing your qualifying upgrades.

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Key Guides & Forms

FAQs

No. Only heating systems listed on our website are included in the program. You can call us at 1-877-999-6035 if you're unsure and need confirmation.

Yes, but the rental property building must meet the criteria in our terms and conditions. Applicants must be the owner but don't need to live there. If you're installing heat pumps in more than three units at once, please contact us at 1-877-999-6035 so we can direct you to the best program option.

Rebates can only be paid for qualifying installs in existing homes that are at least six months past the occupancy permit.

We don't provide rebates on replacement heat pumps, regardless of whether or not the old heat pump was working. If you're replacing an existing wood/pellet burning system, we require documentation from your contractor or insurance company stating that the unit being replaced was non-functioning at the time of replacement.

Not if your cottage is only used seasonally and is on a seasonal rate code with your electric utility. Year-round cottages that are heated throughout the heating season will be considered for rebates.