Nova Scotia
Incentives & Rebates

⚡ Nova Scotia's Enhanced Net Metering program allows residential solar system owners to earn credits for excess electricity produced by their solar panels. This provincial program is one of Canada's most generous net metering systems, offering unlimited carryover of credits and the ability to earn cash payments for annual excess production.

📊 Program Features:
• Credits never expire - carry forward indefinitely
• Earn market rate for excess annual production
• Systems up to 100kW eligible for residential properties
• Simple interconnection process with NS Power
• Real-time monitoring of energy production and consumption
• Significant electricity bill reduction or elimination possible

🌞 Solar City Nova Scotia is a collaborative program between municipalities and the provincial government to accelerate solar adoption across Nova Scotia. This initiative provides additional incentives, streamlined permitting, and community solar options for residents in participating municipalities.

🏛️ Municipal Benefits:
• Expedited building permit processing for solar installations
• Reduced permit fees for residential solar projects
• Community solar garden participation opportunities
• Educational workshops and solar information sessions
• Bulk purchasing programs for reduced equipment costs

🏛️ Non-profit organizations and registered charities can take advantage of the Non-Profit Pilot Program, which provides a rebate of $0.60 per watt (DC capacity). This rebate can cover up to 25% of eligible system costs, to a maximum of $15,000. To qualify, the solar system must be at least 1 kW in size and installed by an installer registered with Efficiency Nova Scotia.

🚗 The EV Ready Plan Rebate provides up to $4,000 to support planning consultations for EV charger installations in both new and existing buildings. The EV Ready Charger Rebate covers up to $3,000 per charger and up to $15,000 per building to help with the cost of EV equipment and installation. The Standalone EV Charger Rebate offers up to $2,500 per charger, with a maximum of $10,000 available per building.

🏙️ The Halifax Solar City Program gives property owners an easy financing option for installing solar PV systems—no upfront costs required. Instead, you'll enter into an agreement with the municipality, and a Local Improvement Charge (LIC) will be added to your property after installation. The cost can then be repaid over 10 years at a fixed interest rate of 4.75%.

🏢 Multi-unit residential buildings can access up to $29,000 to build EV charging infrastructure that will boost the building's value and support EV charging for residents.

📋 Up to $4,000 for EV charging infrastructure planning consultations in both existing and new buildings.

🌞 Community groups and organizations in Nova Scotia have the opportunity to own and operate a community solar garden, offering subscriptions to local homeowners and other organizations. The electricity generated is sent to Nova Scotia Power and shared among subscribers, who receive a credit of $0.02 per kWh on their power bills. To qualify, the solar garden must have a nameplate capacity between 0.5 MWac and 10 MWac.

🔋 This program encourages businesses to install battery storage by offering incentives for lowering energy usage during peak demand times. Participants can earn $100 for every kilowatt reduced, with savings tracked and paid out at the end of each season.

🏛️ Nova Scotia municipalities, First Nations, registered non-profits, and post-secondary institutions can apply for the Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund to support the installation of energy generation systems. This fund backs projects that promote sustainability, align with the province's environmental goals, and benefit local communities. Successful applicants can receive funding for up to 80% of eligible project costs, with a maximum of $1,000,000. The required contribution from your organization will vary based on the total project cost.

⚡ Rebates of up to $2,500 per charger with a maximum of $10,000 per building for electric vehicle charging stations.