Important Notice Some contractors and sales companies in Nova Scotia are misleading customers by falsely claiming ties to Efficiency Nova Scotia and using aggressive sales tactics. Efficiency Nova Scotia only contacts individuals who have applied to its programs.

Learn More  >
ens-efficiency-nova-scotia-logo
  • Programs & Rebates
  • Tools & Resources
    Energy Efficient Products
    Efficiency Calculators
    Energy Saving Guides
    Success Stories
    Research and Innovation
    Demand Response
    Blog
    FAQ's
    Financing
    Key Terms
    Program and Rebate Finder
  • Find a Contractor
  • For Partners
    Become a Partner
    Forms & Guides
    Events & Education
  • About Us
    Annual Report
    MHEEP Impact Report
    Partnerships
    News
  • Contact Us
  • Sign in
  • SearchIcon

Homeowners & Renters

Eco Shift
Efficiency Insights
EnergyForward New Homes
Free Product Installation
HomeWarming
Home Energy Assessment
Home Heating System Rebates
Instant Rebates
Moderate Income Rebate
New Home Research Project
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program
SolarHomes

Business, Non-Profits & Institutions

Affordable Multifamily Housing Program
Agriculture Program
Beneficial Management Practices Program
Business Energy Rebates
Building Optimization
Commercial New Construction
Custom Energy Retrofits
Energy Benchmarking
Multi-Unit EV Charger Rebates
Fisheries and Aquaculture Energy Efficiency Innovation Fund
Pay-for-Performance
Small Business Energy Solutions
Smart Synergy
Strategic Energy Management

Community

Mi’kmaw Home Energy Efficiency Project
African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit
  1. ENS Home
  2. /
  3. Tools And Resources
  4. /
  5. Case Studies
  6. /
  7. Crombie Reit

Crombie REIT

Sometimes you need that extra room in the budget for energy efficiency upgrades, and Efficiency Nova Scotia has filled that gap for us.
Smiling engineer in industrial facility

Crombie REIT is a real estate company that owns and operates many commercial and retail buildings in HRM, including the Scotia Square properties. Pat Poirier, Manager of Engineering & Sustainability, was looking for ways to save some money on operational costs and power bills. So, he got in touch with Efficiency Nova Scotia. Poirier wanted to improve on the properties’ energy efficiency, but it was finding room in the budget that was proving to be the biggest challenge. “Sometimes you need that little bit extra, and Efficiency Nova Scotia has filled that gap for us,” he concluded. $150,000 savings annually on the power bill The Scotia Square properties were retrofitted with chilled water pumps using the rebates and incentives offered for businesses, with Crombie REIT upgrading over 700 LED lights, and controlled ventilation systems. They were big projects that paid off in a big way. How big? they're now saving over $150,000 a year on power bills, customers and employees are more comfortable, and the properties’ day-to-day operations have less of an impact on the environment. With upgrades like that, it’s easy to see how Crombie REIT is enjoying the good things efficiency brings. And your business can too. From rebates to retrofits, you'll have more control over monthly spending on power, while creating a better environment for your business, and the world. Learn how your business can start enjoying the good things efficiency brings.

Keep Exploring

New energy efficient HVAC systems in a commercial business.

Custom Retrofit

Tailored technical and financial support to reduce operational costs and increase asset value.
Apply NowLearn More

Financing

Explore financial assistance options to support energy efficiency upgrades for homes and businesses.
Learn More
A large power station.

Smart Synergy

Earn incentives to reduce demand on Nova Scotia's electricity grid.
Apply NowLearn More
ens-efficiency-nova-scotia-logo
About UsContact UsCareersEfficiencyOne

1-877-999-6035 info@efficiencyns.ca

230 Brownlow Ave., Suite 300 Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0G5

© Efficiency Nova Scotia 2025

Privacy Policy
ens-efficiency-nova-scotia-logo
About UsContact UsCareersEfficiencyOne

1-877-999-6035 info@efficiencyns.ca

230 Brownlow Ave., Suite 300 Dartmouth, NS, B3B 0G5

© Efficiency Nova Scotia 2025

Privacy Policy
Virtual Assistant

Keyboard controls

Chat window

Move between items in the chat window
Tab key
Shift + tab key
Do action
Enter key

Chat history

Move between messages
Arrow up key
Arrow down key
Access items in message
Enter key
Move between items in a message
Tab key
Shift + tab key
Exit message
Escape key
Connectivity Status: Connecting…
Connecting…