The Provincial

EnerGuide for Houses  Program

is still available

rebates remain unchanged,and homeowners have 18 months to complete their retrofits.

Homeowners who participated in the program prior to midnight 31 March, 2010 remain eligible for federal and provincial incentives.

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Home Energy Evaluations

 

Clean Nova Scotia is pleased to provide home energy evaluation to HRM and southwest region of Nova Scotia. For booking appointments or more information, call (902) 420-3474 or 1-800-665-5377 toll free.

 

Clean Nova Scotia also offers energy evaluation on Multi Unit Residential Buildings(MURBS) throughout the province under the provincial program. Call the office for details on eligibilty and fees.


Proud to help homeowners save energy, save money and save the planet.


Clean Nova Scotia has been providing homeowners with advice, experience and expertise for more than seven years, offering homeowners the opportunity to save energy and money while helping the environment. We have a team of EnerGuide-trained and certified evaluators ready to visit your home and give you independent, expert advice. As a non-profit environmental education organization, we exist to inspire Nova Scotians to make positive environmental changes., so call today to start saving soon!


Provincial Government financial incentive program


Clean Nova Scotia is proud to offer the Nova Scotia EnerGuide for Houses program. The program allows homeowners to find out how they can save on their heating bills, and also how they can benefit from government rebate programs. As you may have heard, the government recently cancelled the federal program to new registrations however  rebates will be available to those who booked prior to 31 March 2010. Nova Scotians can still benefit from making retrofits to their home by  enrolling inthe provincial program. :Visit the  website at:  www.conservens.ca/energuide.


EnerGuide for Houses  Program


  Remember , to be eligible for any rebates, you must book an EnerGuide evaluation before you conduct any upgrades to your home (the rebates are not retroactive). The purpose of the evaluation is to determine the areas of inefficiencies relating to heating in your home. We then provide you with a report that outlines potential options for increasing the efficiency of your home. This allows you to prioritize your upgrades based on the potential energy savings. For example, by modeling your home in the computer we can demonstrate that (for most homes) it’s much better to increase insulation levels than it is to replace windows.


The amount of the rebate only depends on what you do to upgrade your home – it is based a prescribed amount for specific upgrades. Please be aware that it does not depend on how much you spend, and that some of the rebates are very specific (eg. Windows must be ENERGY STAR rated). The maximum provincial  rebate is $1500.

 

 

   
   
   

The cost for both home evaluations on a single dwelling is $150  if  a home is  under 3,500 square feet (of heated area – including basements and crawlspaces). If your home is over 3,500 square feet there will be an additional surcharge of $5 per 100sq.ft. Rebates are calculated and based on the rebate amounts and eligibility requirements that are in effect at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation. For multi-unit residential  buildings(MURBS), the  fee is dependant on the number of assessed units.  Feel free to contact the office to discuss  eligilibility  criteria and fee for the multi unit buildings.

 

Remember,you must complete your retrofits and receive your post-retrofit evaluation within 18 months from the date you receive your pre-retrofit evaluation report or by March 31,2011,whichever comes first .It is important to note however, that payment of rebates is  subject to the availability of funds.


Finally, for low to modest income Nova Scotians, the Province will refund your cost of the visit. This applies to single homeowners with a net income of less than $25,000 or a family with a net income of less than $40,000. Also, you will receive an additional $400 on top of any regular rebate you qualify for.


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