Nova Scotia

What heat pump rebates can I get in Nova Scotia?

Checked against the official program pages on November 2, 2026.

The short answer

In Nova Scotia, heat pump rebates go through Efficiency Nova Scotia's Home Energy Assessment program, which is open to any income and pays by the ton, with up to $5,000 in total rebates. You must book the first assessment before you buy anything. Homes heated mainly by oil, propane or other non-electric heat may also get the Moderate Income Rebate on top, if they meet the income limits and are approved first. The oil to heat pump program closed to new applicants on July 2, 2026. The new federal National Heat Pump Rebate opens in early 2027 and counts installs from November 1, 2026.

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The programs

Open

Home Energy Assessment rebates

Run by: Efficiency Nova Scotia
What it covers: Newly added heat pump capacity: ductless mini-splits, centrally ducted and geothermal heat pumps, plus heat pump water heaters. Replacing an existing heat pump does not qualify.
Amount: From the August 2026 rebate guide: $300 per ton for a ductless mini-split, $500 per ton for centrally ducted, $600 per ton for geothermal. Up to $5,000 in total rebates.
Who it is for: Any income, any heating fuel. Equipment must be on Efficiency Nova Scotia's qualifying list, installed by a certified refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic.
How to apply: Book the initial assessment before buying ($199, free for households approved for income programs). Install between the initial and final assessments, within 12 months.

Official program page

Open, top-up reduced

Moderate Income Rebate

Run by: Province of Nova Scotia, through Efficiency Nova Scotia
What it covers: Ductless mini-splits and centrally ducted heat pumps, on top of the Home Energy Assessment rebate
Amount: $500 per ton ductless and $1,500 per ton centrally ducted. The top-up maximum is now $5,000, so up to $10,000 combined with the assessment rebates.
Who it is for: Owner-occupied homes heated mainly by non-electric sources, within the household income limits. Electrically heated homes do not qualify, and a wood stove does not count as the main heat.
How to apply: Get pre-approved before any work is done.

Official program page

Open

HomeWarming

Run by: Efficiency Nova Scotia
What it covers: A free assessment and free energy upgrades arranged by Efficiency Nova Scotia
Who it is for: Lower income homeowners, income tested
How to apply: Apply first. Efficiency Nova Scotia says to expect a reply in 4 to 6 weeks.

Official program page

Closed to new applicants July 2, 2026

Oil to Heat Pump Affordability

Run by: Efficiency Nova Scotia with the Government of Canada
Who it is for: People already on the standby list are reviewed only if more funding becomes available.

Official program page

Opens early 2027, counts installs from Nov 1, 2026

National Heat Pump Rebate

Run by: Government of Canada (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
What it covers: Cold climate heat pump systems that can heat the whole home, on the government's eligible list, installed by an HVAC contractor
Amount: If you qualify, $2,000 for households above the median after-tax income, or up to $10,000 for households at or below it. One rebate per household.
Who it is for: Homeowners, including owners of rental properties. $2,000 above the median income, or up to $10,000 at or below it. Check each provincial program's own rules for combining.
How to apply: Online, once the program opens in early 2027. Eligible installs from November 1, 2026 can apply then, with receipts sent within six months.

Official program page

The order matters

Book the Home Energy Assessment before you buy, and get the Moderate Income Rebate pre-approved before any work. Upgrades bought before the first assessment do not qualify.

Already have a heat pump?

The Home Energy Assessment rebate pays on newly added heat pump capacity, so swapping an old heat pump for a new one does not qualify. Adding a unit to a part of the home it does not heat yet can.

The federal rebate

The National Heat Pump Rebate counts installs from November 1, 2026 and opens in early 2027. It is $2,000 for households above the median income, or up to $10,000 at or below it. See our National Heat Pump Rebate guide for the full rules, and check Efficiency Nova Scotia's site for how its programs work alongside it.

Questions

Common questions

Is there a heat pump rebate in Nova Scotia right now?

Yes. Efficiency Nova Scotia's Home Energy Assessment program pays heat pump rebates by the ton, for any income, if you book the assessment before buying.

Is the Nova Scotia oil to heat pump program still open?

No. It closed to new applicants on July 2, 2026.

I heat with electric baseboards. Can I get the Moderate Income Rebate?

No. The Moderate Income Rebate is for homes heated mainly by non-electric sources. The Home Energy Assessment rebates are open to any heating fuel.

How long does the rebate take?

Efficiency Nova Scotia says the cheque arrives about 90 days after the final assessment.

Does Copper Fox apply for rebates for me?

No, the homeowner applies. The team can talk through which system fits your home and the timing on the call.

Sources

Programs change. Copper Fox does not run these programs or decide who qualifies, so always check the official page before you count on one. More guides: National Heat Pump Rebate, New Brunswick rebates, PEI rebates, Newfoundland and Labrador rebates, Mini-splits and the rebate, Had a grant before?, Federal and provincial, AHRI number and eligible list, Keeping your oil furnace.

National Heat Pump Rebate If you qualify, $2,000 or up to $10,000. Installs from November 1, 2026 count. See if your home could fit

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