NS Heat pump rebates
Heat pump rebates in Nova Scotia: up to $10,000 federal, plus Efficiency Nova Scotia
If you qualify, the new federal National Heat Pump Rebate is $2,000, or up to $10,000 for households at or below the median income, and installs from November 1, 2026 count. Nova Scotia homeowners can also look at Efficiency Nova Scotia's Home Energy Assessment rebates and Moderate Income Rebate, which need an assessment or approval first.
- Installs from November 1, 2026 count
- No energy audit for the federal rebate
- Local crews across Nova Scotia
Could your home fit the rebate?
1 of 5- $2,000 or up to $10,000, if you qualify
- Nov 1, 2026 installs start to count
- Early 2027 applications open online
- March 2034 program closes
Yes. The federal National Heat Pump Rebate counts installs from November 1, 2026 and opens for applications in early 2027: $2,000, or up to $10,000 if you qualify. Efficiency Nova Scotia also offers Home Energy Assessment rebates (book the assessment before buying) and the Moderate Income Rebate for eligible homes.
Checked against the official program pages on November 2, 2026. See the Nova Scotia rebate guide for every program in detail.
Nova Scotia right now
What is open in Nova Scotia
National Heat Pump Rebate (federal)
If you qualify, $2,000 for households above the median after-tax income, or up to $10,000 at or below it. For cold climate heat pump systems that can heat the whole home, on the eligible list, installed by an HVAC contractor. Official page
Home Energy Assessment rebates
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.
Any income, any heating fuel. Equipment must be on Efficiency Nova Scotia's qualifying list, installed by a certified refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic.
Moderate Income Rebate
$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.
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.
Oil to Heat Pump Affordability
People already on the standby list are reviewed only if more funding becomes available.
The federal page does not yet say how the rebate works alongside provincial programs. Check each program's rules, and sign up for any provincial program before work starts.
Income cutoffs
The higher rebate in Nova Scotia
Households with after-tax income at or below these amounts may be eligible for up to $10,000. Above them, $2,000. If you qualify.
| Household size | After-tax income at or below |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $38,831 |
| 2 people | $80,300 |
| 3 people | $103,071 |
| 4 people | $125,843 |
| 5 or more | $131,835 |
2025 dollars, from the Government of Canada. After-tax income is line 23600 minus line 43500 of your 2025 return, plus a spouse's or partner's. How to read it.
How it works
From first call to rebate
- 1
Talk to us
A free call. We look at what heats your home and plan a system that can heat all of it.
- 2
Check the model
It has to be on the government's eligible list. We go over the make, model and AHRI number with you first.
- 3
We install it
Bought from and installed by an HVAC contractor, as the rebate requires. Keep your old heat as a backup.
- 4
Keep the receipt
Your name and address, the installer, make, model, AHRI number, how many units and the total cost.
- 5
Apply in 2027
Online, once the portal opens, with your receipt within six months. The government decides the amount.
Where we work
Heat pump installs across Nova Scotia
Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro, Amherst, New Glasgow, Pictou, Antigonish, Sydney, Kentville, Bridgewater, and the communities around them.
Questions
The heat pump rebate in Nova Scotia: questions
Is there a heat pump rebate in Nova Scotia right now?
Yes. The federal National Heat Pump Rebate counts installs from November 1, 2026 and opens for applications in early 2027: $2,000, or up to $10,000 if you qualify. Efficiency Nova Scotia also offers Home Energy Assessment rebates (book the assessment before buying) and the Moderate Income Rebate for eligible homes.
Can I combine the federal rebate with Efficiency Nova Scotia?
The federal page does not yet say how they work together. Efficiency Nova Scotia's rebates need the assessment booked before you buy, so do that first if you want to keep both open.
What is the income cutoff for the higher rebate in Nova Scotia?
After-tax household income at or below $38,831 for one person, $80,300 for two, $103,071 for three, $125,843 for four, and $131,835 for five or more (2025 dollars).
Is the Nova Scotia oil to heat pump program still open?
No. It closed to new applicants on July 2, 2026. If you had a heat pump through it at your address, the federal rebate is not available there.
Does a single ductless heat pump qualify for the rebate?
The program supports heat pump systems that can heat your entire home, and the model must be on the government's eligible list. Whether one unit is enough depends on your home, so ask your installer to size the system for the whole home.
Do I have to remove my oil furnace to get the rebate?
No. You do not need to remove your existing heating or show that it failed. Homes heated with oil, electricity, wood, propane and other fuels are all eligible.
Can landlords or renters get the National Heat Pump Rebate?
The homeowner applies. The home does not have to be their primary residence, so a landlord can apply for a property they rent out. Renters cannot apply themselves.
Can I get the rebate if I already had a heat pump grant?
Not at the same address. The rebate is not available if federal funding for a heat pump has already been provided at the address, for example through the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program or a Canada Greener Homes heat pump grant. Past federal funding for other upgrades, like windows, doors or insulation, does not count against it.
Other provinces: New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador.
NS Installs from Nov 1, 2026 count
Find out what would qualify for your home
A few quick taps and a free call back from our Nova Scotia team.
Rebate details are from the Government of Canada, checked November 9, 2026. Funding is not guaranteed until an application is approved, and the government says details may change. The rebate is not available if federal funding for a heat pump has already been provided at the address (for example through the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability program or a Canada Greener Homes heat pump grant); past funding for other upgrades such as windows, doors or insulation does not count against it. Copper Fox does not apply for rebates on your behalf.
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