Instant Rebates
Run by Efficiency Nova Scotia (EfficiencyOne)
The Instant Rebates give homeowners, landlords and renters an instant discount of up to $800 on an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater in Nova Scotia.
Up to
$800
for an ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater
Verified
You apply on efficiencyns.ca
At a glance
| Maximum amount | $800 CAD (2026)Up to $800 off at checkout |
|---|---|
| Funding type | Instant discount |
| Status | Open |
| Who can apply | Homeowners, Renters, Landlords |
| Energy assessment required | No |
| Income-tested | No |
| Deadline | No end date published |
| Where | Nova Scotia |
| Level | Provincial |
| Run by | Efficiency Nova Scotia (EfficiencyOne) |
| Official page | efficiencyns.ca/programs-rebates/instant-rebates |
| Last verified | |
| Verified by | Rebate Researcher, RebateHub |
| Confidence | HighEvery figure matches the official program pages. |
Instant Rebates. RebateHub.ca, https://rebatehub.ca/rebates/ns-instant-rebates#key-facts. Last verified October 12, 2026. Official source: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/programs-rebates/instant-rebates
What you can get
| Upgrade | What you get | Up to |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR heat pump water heater$800 offIn store at participating retailers; a unit discounted here cannot also get the $800 HEA rebate | $800 off | $800 |
| Smart thermostat for electric heating$45 offIn store or online from one participating manufacturer | $45 off | $45 |
| ENERGY STAR heat pump clothes dryer$150 off | $150 off | $150 |
| ENERGY STAR variable-speed pool pump$200 off | $200 off | $200 |
| Outdoor clothesline kit or freestanding outdoor dryer$5 off | $5 off | $5 |
How it works
Efficiency Nova Scotia funds discounts taken off the price at the checkout, so there are no rebate forms. Discounts apply at participating retailers, and the smart thermostat discount is also available online from one manufacturer.
Current homeowner offers cover ENERGY STAR heat pump water heaters, smart thermostats for electric heating, variable-speed pool pumps, heat pump clothes dryers, and outdoor clotheslines and drying racks. Offers change from time to time.
Who qualifies
- Purchase an eligible model from a participating retailer in Nova Scotia
How to apply
Step 1: Buy an eligible product at a participating retailer; the discount is applied at checkout
Step 2: Use Efficiency Nova Scotia's retailer map to find participating stores
Get quotes from Nova Scotia installers
Free, no obligation. We pass your request to up to 3 independent installers who serve your area and, where a program requires it, are registered with it.
- 1. Your project
- 2. Your contact details
- Installers checked against your program’s contractor list, where it has one
- Installers pay us, never you
- Sent to up to 3 installers who serve your area. We don't sell or rent lists.
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