Nova Scotia heat pump rebates
In Nova Scotia, the combined maximum heat pump rebate is up to $20,000: up to $10,000 provincially plus up to $10,000 from the federal National Heat Pump Rebate (below-median income; $2,000 otherwise, opening expected early 2027).
Efficiency NS Home Energy Assessment rebates + Moderate Income Rebate (+ HomeWarming free for low income)
Status: open; no rebates for replacement heat pumps (functioning or not)
- Up to $10,000: HEA rebates + Moderate Income Rebate (cap across all upgrades; heat pump paid per ton). Low-income: HomeWarming free heat pump
- Up to $5,000: Home Energy Assessment rebates: $500/ton ducted, $300/ton ductless (cap $5,000 across all upgrades)
Program details
- tier: all homeowners (HEA), rate: $300/ton ductless, $500/ton ducted, program_cap_all_upgrades: $5,000
- tier: Moderate Income Rebate (additional), rate: $500/ton ductless, $1,500/ton ducted, program_cap_all_upgrades: $10,000
- tier: low income HomeWarming, rule: free heat pump
Pre-approval; owner-occupied; primarily non-electric heated for MIR.
Stacks with federal: ENS: awaiting details
Federal National Heat Pump Rebate: up to $10,000 for households below their province's median income, $2,000 for other eligible homeowners. Announced Oct 8, 2026; applications not open yet (CBC reports early 2027).
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Sources: assets.ctfassets.net · www.pm.gc.ca
Related guides
- Halifax
- How to apply for the federal rebate
- Heat pump costs
- Oil to heat pump
- Furnace replacement rebates
- Median income by province
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FAQ
How much is the heat pump rebate in Nova Scotia?
The highest current provincial amount we verified is $10,000; requirements apply. The federal National Heat Pump Rebate adds up to $10,000 (below median income) or $2,000 once it opens.
Can I combine the federal and Nova Scotia rebates?
The federal announcement says its rebates can be combined with existing provincial programs. Check the provincial program's own rules.
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