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This grant is available to qualifying homeowners who heat their home with oil and meet our income thresholds.
To cover costs for an eligible cold climate air source heat pump, including necessary electrical upgrades, oil tank removal, backup electric heating and conversion of other oil systems.
Approved applicants will receive a one-time payment of $250 from Natural Resources Canada.
To qualify, family incomes must meet certain limits. See the eligibility section for details.
The Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program is supported by The Government of Canada.
Copies of the following must be submitted with your application: 1. Proof of income (see FAQs for qualifying proof of income documents) 2. Proof of home ownership (see FAQs for qualifying proof of home ownership documents) 3. Oil consumption records showing at least 500L purchased in the last 12 months. (Please note gas station receipts are not accepted).
See the next section for eligibility criteria for income, equipment and home ownership.
Create an Efficiency Nova Scotia utility account to submit new applications or track the status of existing ones.
General eligibility: You own your home (demonstrated by proof of homeownership), it's your current primary residence and you don't plan to sell it soon.
Household income eligibility: (Calculated by subtracting line 435 from line 236 in your Tax Notice of Assessment)
1 person: $37,260 2 people: $77,050 3 people: $98,900 4 people: $120,750 5+ people: $126,500
Oil consumption eligibility: Your home must be primarily oil heated, consuming at least 500 litres in the previous 12 months (demonstrated by proof of oil purchases).
Equipment eligibility: Only the following cold climate air source heat pumps are eligible:
Advanced payment option: As an Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) eligible customer, you can work with one or more installers to secure advance payments for their work, up to $15,000, which will help reduce your upfront cost of purchasing and installing a new whole home heat pump system. Pre-approved customers will receive access to our portal to complete the Advanced Payment Application and details on necessary information from contractors.
Remote Home Energy Assessments: Customers who are approved for the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability have the option to complete a remote Home Energy Assessment. Using video technology, you can connect with a Registered Energy Advisor via a video-capable smartphone, tablet or computer and eliminate the need for an in-person visit.
Please note that only heat pumps are eligible for rebates with a Remote Home Energy Assessment.
No, the grant is limited to one per household.
Read the Government of Canada's news release Visit the national OHPA website
Homeowners who already installed an eligible cold climate air source heat pump system on or after January 31, 2023, can still apply for the grant but this grant would be paid retroactively. Homeowners won't receive a grant if they don't meet OHPA program eligibility criteria, even if they've already installed the heat pump.
Use a recent Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for all members of your household over the age of 18. You can request a copy from the CRA at 1-800-959-8281. Please note: T1s and T4s will not be accepted.
After-tax income is calculated as follows: take your Net Income (line 23600) and subtract the Total Taxes Payable (line 43500). Combine these results for every household member over the age of 18.
You can use a property tax assessment notice or a property tax bill from the latest year. Please note: this must include the homeowner’s full name and civic address.
This program is only available to homeowners. As a renter, you can get free energy efficient products like LED lights, faucet aerators, showerheads and hot water pipe wraps installed in your unit. Landlords can also apply for our Affordable Multi-Family Housing Program for energy efficiency upgrades that boost comfort and reduce energy bills for tenants.
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