Building a new home? Learn how much you can save by adding solar and renewable energy.
Building a New Home? Learn how much you can save meeting energy efficiency ratings.
Building an energy-efficient home in Nova Scotia can get you a $25,000 rebate. Building a home is more than a smart financial decision it’s a commitment to sustainability, comfort, and long-term value. With rising energy costs and growing environmental concerns, new builds that prioritize insulation, airtight construction, and high-efficiency systems can dramatically reduce utility bills and carbon footprints.
The province actively supports this shift through initiatives like Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Energy Forward New Homes program, which offers incentives for builders and homeowners who meet advanced energy performance standards
Building a new home in New Brunswick, offers a $15,000 and significant benefits for homeowners seeking to meet specific energy efficiency requirements. New builds allow for the integration of modern construction standards, such as airtight envelopes, advanced insulation, and high-performance windows, which help reduce heat loss during cold Atlantic winters.
Homeowners can also incorporate energy-efficient systems like heat pumps, ERVs (energy recovery ventilators), and ENERGY STAR®-rated appliances from the outset, ensuring lower utility bills and a reduced environmental footprint.
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Solar Battery Storage
Generate, store, and take control of your power usage. Whether you need a solution for your remote camp or more convenience when faced with extreme weather and a utility grid that is susceptible to outages, we have solar battery storage options.
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Nova Scotia’s Efficiency Programs:
Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and Efficiency Nova Scotia offer various programs that can help you save money while building or renovating your home. Some relevant programs include:
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New Home Construction Rebate: Efficiency Nova Scotia provides rebates for energy-efficient homes under their Energy Efficient New Homes Program. If you build a home that meets certain energy efficiency standards (such as Energy Star or R-2000), you may qualify for a rebate on the construction cost.
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Home Energy Assessment: Before building, you may want to schedule a home energy assessment, which could help you plan for energy-efficient materials, insulation, and other upgrades that will reduce long-term costs. There are usually financial incentives to complete assessments through Efficiency Nova Scotia.
