HomeWarming
Run by Efficiency Nova Scotia (EfficiencyOne) with funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia electricity ratepayers and the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
HomeWarming provides free heat pumps, insulation, air sealing and more for income-qualified households in Nova Scotia. You need an energy assessment before any work starts.
Cost to you
$0
Verified
You apply on efficiencyns.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | Free upgrades (no cost to eligible homeowners) |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Free upgrade |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Income-qualified |
| Energy assessment required | Yes, before you start |
| Income-tested | Yes, household income limits apply |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Nova Scotia |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | Efficiency Nova Scotia (EfficiencyOne) with funding from the Province of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia electricity ratepayers and the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program |
| Official page | efficiencyns.ca/programs-rebates/homewarming |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
HomeWarming. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/ns-homewarming#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/programs-rebates/homewarming
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| Home energy assessmentFree | Free | Varies |
| Insulation and draft-proofingFreeAs recommended by the energy advisor | Free | Varies |
| Single-zone heat pumpFree where recommendedNot every home receives one; whole-home systems are not offered | Free where recommended | Varies |
How it works
HomeWarming pays the full cost of energy upgrades for income-qualified homeowners. After an application is accepted, a registered energy advisor assesses the home and recommends a package; once Efficiency Nova Scotia approves it, the program schedules and pays the contractors and returns for a final assessment.
The package depends on the house. Draft-proofing and insulation usually come first. Where it suits the home, HomeWarming may add a single-zone heat pump, but it does not install whole-home heat pump systems. Most mobile homes qualify.
In 2026 federal money from the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program was added to HomeWarming and the African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program to reach about 1,600 more households. There is no separate federal application in Nova Scotia; apply to HomeWarming directly.
Who qualifies
- You own the home in Nova Scotia, live in it year-round as your primary residence and do not plan to sell it soon
- After-tax household income at or below: 1 person $30,187; 2 to 4 people $57,075; 5 or more people $79,163 (line 23600 minus line 43500; limits follow Statistics Canada's after-tax LICO and are updated each spring)
- A home-based business is allowed if it uses less than half of the building
How to apply
Step 1: Gather proof of income and proof of home ownership
Step 2: Apply online, or send the PDF application by email, mail or fax (paper applications take longer)
Step 3: Expect to hear about your application in roughly 4 to 6 weeks
Step 4: If accepted, a registered energy advisor completes a free assessment; Efficiency Nova Scotia approves the work, schedules the contractors and does a final assessment
Related programs
- Last verified October 12, 2026OpenFederalCanada-wide
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program
Federally funded, no-cost home energy upgrades for low- and median-income homeowners and tenants. You apply through your province's or utility's partner program, not through Ottawa.
Free
Free upgrade - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNova Scotia
Home Energy Assessment Program
Any Nova Scotia homeowner can book an EnerGuide home energy assessment and then claim up to $5,000 in rebates for the recommended upgrades they complete, regardless of income or heating fuel.
$5,000
max rebate
Rebate - Last verified October 19, 2026OpenProvincialNova Scotia
Moderate Income Rebate
Moderate-income homeowners who heat mainly with oil, propane or another non-electric fuel can get a free home energy assessment and up to $5,000 in extra rebates on top of the regular Home Energy Assessment rebates.
$5,000
max rebate, income-qualified
Rebate - Last verified October 12, 2026OpenProvincialNorth Preston, East Preston, Cherry Brook, Lake Loon, Sunnyville, Lincolnville, Upper Big Tracadie, Monastery, Mulgrave
African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program
African Nova Scotian homeowners in Preston Township and Guysborough-area communities can get a free home energy assessment, and low- to moderate-income households can receive upgrades such as insulation, weatherproofing and a switch from oil to a heat pump, usually at no cost.
Free
Free upgrade
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