Investment Helps More Nova Scotians Save on Home Energy Costs
A $26 million federal and provincial investment will expand the HomeWarming program and the African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program. (Province of Nova Scotia / File)
More than 1,600 additional Nova Scotia households will be able to access free energy efficiency upgrades and reduce their energy bills through investments from the federal and provincial governments.
The $26 million total investment will expand the HomeWarming program and the African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program.
Delivered by EfficiencyOne, these programs make it easier for more low and moderate income households to benefit from energy-saving improvements such as insulation, air sealing and heat pumps.
“We’re making it easier for more Nova Scotians to get the upgrades they need to lower their energy costs,” said Marco MacLeod, Minister of Energy. “These programs help people use less energy, pay less each month, and live in healthier, more comfortable homes. The continued investment in these programs builds on Nova Scotia’s commitment to improving affordability across the province.”
Efficiency upgrades supported by these programs can significantly reduce energy use while improving indoor comfort and air quality.
The African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program continues to provide culturally responsive services and targeted support to historically underserved communities, ensuring equitable access to energy efficiency upgrades.
Quotes:
“In an increasingly uncertain world, we are investing in what we can control to bring down costs for Canadians through new energy efficient home retrofits. As it is now delivered across Nova Scotia, the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program will help Canadian families save money while strengthening our energy systems and making Canada an energy superpower.”
— Tim Hodgson, federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
“The African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program is helping remove barriers so more families can access energy upgrades that makes their homes more comfortable, healthier and affordable to maintain. By expanding this program, we are supporting historic communities while creating a cleaner, more sustainable future for generations to come.”
— Twila Grosse, Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs
“Every home upgraded through these programs is a step toward a more affordable, comfortable and energy efficient future for Nova Scotians. By expanding access, we’re helping even more households benefit from lower energy use and healthier homes, at a time when it is needed most.”
— Martha Casey, interim President & CEO, EfficiencyOne
Quick Facts:
- the Government of Canada is investing $20 million from the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program, and the Province $6 million
- the Province has invested about $250 million in energy efficiency since 2021, leveraging about $300 million in federal funding and supporting more than 40,000 Nova Scotia households
- in 2025-26, more than 18,000 homes took part in programs that helped to reduce reliance on home heating oil
- that resulted in more than four million fewer litres of oil burned for heat, about 12,000 fewer tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions and an estimated $250 million in lifetime savings for home heating oil users
Additional Resources:
Energy efficiency programs in Nova Scotia: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/