Energy Efficiency Programs and Efficiency Nova Scotia

Effective April 1, 2011 Efficiency Nova Scotia will deliver energy efficiency programming to Nova Scotians. Efficiency Nova Scotia will administer the Residential Energy Affordability Program, New Homes Performance Plus Program, Solar Rebate for Residential, Commercial and Industrial, EnerGuide, and the EnerInfo Toll-free Line 1-800-670-4636.

For more information, please see the news release.

To contact Efficiency Nova Scotia, visit http://www.efficiencyns.ca/ or call the toll-free line 1-800-670-4636.

Zero-interest Loan Program

Government is discontinuing one program, the Zero-Interest Loan Program for EnerGuide participants, because of limited interest. EnerGuide-qualified homeowners have until June 30, 2011 to submit applications for pre-approval for a loan.

Once approved, homeowners will have 18 months from the initial audit to complete the work, submit final audit results and receipts to receive loans. The Department of Energy and Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations will administer the program until the last pre-approved loans are processed.

Up to $5,000 in interest-free loans are available to qualifying homeowners if applications are received by the June 30, 2011 deadline. The loan must be used for energy efficiency upgrades and is repayable over five years. You do need to prove that you've done the work in order to receive the loan.

For more information, including terms and conditions, please read the FAQs click here.