Heat Pump Rebates in Nova Scotia
Maritime heat pump champion — programs tightened sharply in 2026.
Climate Zone
6A
Install Cost Range
$6,000–$16,000
Max Grants
Up to $5,000
Net Metering
Available
Provincial Rebate Programs
Efficiency Nova Scotia Heat Pump Rebate
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Up to $2,500
Nova Scotia homeowners installing an eligible heat pump. Standard rebate ~$2,500; income-qualified (moderate income) streams may reach ~$5,000. IMPORTANT: the income-qualified FREE heat pump program for oil-heated homes CLOSED Dec 31, 2025, and federal OHPA closed July 31, 2026 — verify current streams with Efficiency NS directly.
Program details →Federal Programs
Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (CGHAP)
Natural Resources Canada (provincial delivery partners)
Up to $0
No-cost direct-install home retrofits — including heat pumps — for low-to-median-income households; renters are eligible. Not a rebate: qualifying upgrades are installed at no cost through provincial delivery partners. Active in MB, BC, QC, NS, and PEI as of June 29, 2026.
Program details →Major Utilities
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a heat pump cost in Nova Scotia?
Typical heat pump installation costs in Nova Scotia range from $6,000 to $16,000 before rebates. Costs vary by system type, home size, and region.
What heat pump rebates are available in Nova Scotia?
Nova Scotia homeowners may qualify for up to $5,000 in provincial rebates. Programs include Efficiency Nova Scotia Heat Pump Rebate. Note: the federal OHPA oil-to-heat-pump grant closed to applications July 31, 2026; income-qualified households in participating provinces can access no-cost retrofits through the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program.
Do heat pumps work in Nova Scotia's climate?
Yes. Nova Scotia is in climate zone 6A. Modern cold-climate heat pumps (ccASHP) operate efficiently to -25°C or below. System sizing and backup heating requirements vary by region within the province.
Nova Scotia has one of Canada's highest per-capita heat pump adoption rates. Maritime climate suits standard ASHPs. The famous free-heat-pump-for-oil-homes era ended: the provincial stream closed Dec 31, 2025 and federal OHPA closed July 31, 2026. CGHAP (federal no-cost retrofits, income-qualified) now operates in NS.
Last verified: 2026-08-02
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Run Panel Audit →ESTIMATE ONLY. Rebate amounts are maximums based on 2026 program rules. Final approval is subject to eligibility verification and available program funding. Always verify directly with program administrators before making purchasing decisions.