HPBAC Atlantic Chapter
HPBAC Atlantic Chapter
Important Notice to Members
Changes to the Nova Scotia Fuel Substitution Program

The "fuel substitution program" has undergone a change. It is now called the "Green Heat Program"


The changes are as follows.....

  1. This program will be offered to those existing homes that use primarily electric heating (same as before) to install heating equipment that utilizes a renewable energy source such as wood, pellets, heat pumps.
  2. The range of equipment has been reduced to those using renewable energy so NO REBATES on drain water heat recovery, natural gas or propane appliances/equipment.
  3. Clients still need pre-approval prior to purchasing and installing equipment however they have a new deadline for their installation once approved dropping from 4 months to 2 months.
  4. Solar rebates are still offered under the Solar Program however the change here is that it is now offered to all homes regardless of existing heating type.
  5. The 0% financing option is no longer available as RBC has instituted a national change as they slow down their efforts toward the National Home Improvement lending market companywide. Currently a suitor is being sought.
  6. The rebates values have changed see the chart below...

Equipment & Installation Rebates  

New Heating Equipment

Maximum Rebate

Maximum Rebate % (the lower of the flat rebate amount or the % amount below of the actual cost, including HST)

 

Certified Wood or Pellet Stove

$600

20%

Certified Wood or Pellet Boiler or Furnace

$1,500

30%

Advanced Pellet Furnace or Boiler

$2,500

40%

CGC Certified Geothermal Heat Pump

$2,500

40%

Energy Star Certified Central Ducted Air Source Heat  Pump

$1,500   

30%



Regards,

Dave Lively,  SBI
HPBAC Atlantic Chapter Government Affairs Committee Chair