THE NEW HEAT PUMP INSTALLATION REBATE POLICY
Recently, the new heat pump installation rebate policy for the province of NS (NovaScotia) has been announced. After careful examination, it appears that many households can achieve either free or very affordable installations. I have summarized the rebate available for NS heat pump installations, hoping to provide everyone with some reference.
The first program is the federal Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) initiative. The most important prerequisite for this program is that your home's previous year's heating system was oil-based, and the primary evidence for this is a 12-month record of purchasing 500L of fuel oil. The rebate amount for this program is $15,000 . It's worth noting that you are not required to remove the oil burner. You can use this money to install the heat pump and upgrade the electrical panel, among other things. For more details, you can visit the following link:
https://www.efficiencyns.ca/residential/services-rebates/oil-to-heat-pump/
This program has income requirements, which are as follows:
Two adults with one child make a total of three people.
The second rebate program is the provincial initiative called the Home Energy Assessment program (HEA). This is the original rebate provided by the province. For the machines listed in our inventory, there is a rebate of $300 for every 12,000 BTU. The income criteria are not considered for this program, and all homeowners can apply as long as it is their primary residence. For more details, you can visit the following link:
https://www.efficiencyns.ca/residential/services-rebates/home-energy-assessment/
The third program is the provincial Moderate Income Top-up rebates, commonly known as HEA Top-Up. The rebate amount is based on the type of heat pump for each 12,000BTU in a ductless heat pump, there is a $1000 rebate, and for a central heat pump, there is a $3000 rebate. Income criteria are also applicable for this program, and the income standards are the same as those mentioned above.
For specific application details, you can visit the following link:
https://www.efficiencyns.ca/moderate-income-rebate-application/