Energy efficiency services in Nova Scotia
Buildingexpert is accredited to provide home energy assessments for Efficiency Nova Scotia.
Programs in Nova Scotia
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Home Energy Assessment (HEA)
A Home Energy Advisor identifies where your home is losing heat, what you can do to improve it, and which rebates and interest-free financing are available.
for the Home Energy Assessment
in rebates on qualifying upgrades, for all Nova Scotia homeowners regardless of income level or heating type
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Moderate Income Rebate (MIR)
You may be eligible for a free Home Energy Assessment if you heat your home with a non-electric fuel source and your household income is at or below the median, after taxes.
Home Energy Assessment for eligible households
in additional rebates for qualifying upgrades
in total, combined with the Home Energy Assessment rebates
Province of Nova Scotia Closed
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA)
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) Program in Nova Scotia closed to new applicants on July 2, 2026.
Homeowners already enrolled in the program can contact Efficiency Nova Scotia for the status of their file.
Looking to reduce your heating costs? The Home Energy Assessment (HEA) and Moderate Income Rebate (MIR) programs described above may still help you finance your upgrades.
Also available in every province
MLI Select mortgage loan insurance
CMHC multi-unit mortgage loan insurance based on points for affordability, energy efficiency and accessibility. Our qualified professionals prepare the compliant energy model.
Blower door test
Measures your home’s airtightness (air changes per hour and equivalent leakage area) to find air leaks and compare your home with others built in the same era.
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