NOVA SCOTIA APPLICANTS
Helping you save energy and make your home more comfortable
The Canada Greener Homes Grant is being co-delivered by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Efficiency Nova Scotia, through the Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program. Grants are provided to eligible homeowners for recommended and eligible retrofits such as home insulation, windows and doors, heat pumps and renewable energy systems.

To get back a portion of your costs for eligible home retrofits

As a maximum contribution toward the total costs of your pre- and post-retrofit EnerGuide evaluations
NOTE: This information is intended only for applicants residing in Nova Scotia.
How to begin
Eligible Nova Scotia homeowners get started by visiting Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Home Energy Assessment program (HEA) web page and following the 6 steps.
Once enrolled with Efficiency Nova Scotia, you will be automatically considered for both the provincial Home Energy Assessment Program, and the Canada Greener Homes Grant.
Learn more about the grant process at Efficiency Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is processing applications as of March 13, 2023
As of March 13, 2023, Efficiency Nova Scotia is processing NRCan’s Canada Greener Homes Grant through its Home Energy Assessment (HEA) program for Nova Scotia residents.
Unsolicited phone calls or door-to-door visits—Remain vigilant!
NRCan has not approved any third parties to make unsolicited contact with homeowners to register for or participate in the Canada Greener Homes Grant. The Government of Canada, NRCan and its family of brands (ENERGY STAR®, EnerGuide) never solicit over the telephone, or by email or go door-to-door asking to enter Canadians’ homes to inspect, sell, or rent heating and cooling products. EnerGuide home energy evaluations are performed by licensed service organizations only at the request of homeowners. Learn how to recognize energy scams.
Resources for Nova Scotia applicants
Applying
- Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Home Energy Assessment Program
- Get started with Efficiency Nova Scotia’s Home Energy Assessment Program
Program
Need a loan for your retrofit?
The Canada Greener Homes Loan is an interest-free loan of up to $40,000 with a repayment term of 10 years, open to homeowners who have an active application (at the pre-retrofit stage) with the Canada Greener Homes Grant.
Learn more about how to apply for the Canada Greener Homes Loan.
Contact us
Business hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Grant inquiries
Phone: 1-833-674-8282
TTY: 1-800-465-7735
Email: canadagreenerhomesgrant-subventionmaisonsvertes@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Loan inquiries
Phone: 1-866-292-9517
Email: Questions@cghli.ca
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