Updated October 23, 2026
Heat pump incentive programs in Nova Scotia, with amounts, conditions and what they require if you install it yourself. Data verified October 23, 2026.
The oil-to-heat-pump program (OHPA) is closed to new applicants. Highest electricity rate in the country: efficiency counts double.
Efficiency Nova Scotia
$300 per ton for a ductless mini-split (1 ton = 12,000 BTU/h), $5,000 cap
Initial and final EnerGuide assessment, unit on the efficiencyns.ca/heatpump list, installed by a certified RACM mechanic, paid contractor invoices, new equipment purchased in Canada.
Contractor installation required · Official site
Province de la N.-É. / Efficiency Nova Scotia
An extra $500 per ton for a mini-split, stackable with the rebate above (max. $5,000 + $5,000)
Pre-approval, primary residence heated by a non-electric source (oil, propane), income thresholds by household size, installed by a certified RACM.
Contractor installation required · Official site
Efficiency Nova Scotia
Free heat pump, insulation and electrical upgrade
Single-family homeowner, primary residence, net family income under program thresholds; installed by program contractors.
Contractor installation required · Official site
Gouvernement du Canada
$2,000; up to $10,000 for low- and median-income households
Criteria published November 1, 2026, application portal in early 2027, retroactive to purchases made on or after November 1, 2026. Replaces the OHPA (oil) program closed July 31, 2026.
Criteria to be confirmed · Official site
Provincial programs in Nova Scotia require installation by a contractor or licensed refrigeration mechanic. With a Kanartic DIY heat pump (pre-charged line sets, quick connectors) you give up those rebates but avoid installation costs: compare the rebate with a local installer’s quote before choosing.
For the announced national rebate, the criteria (including whether a DIY installation qualifies) are due on November 1, 2026. This page will be updated as soon as they are published.
| City | Design | Heating | DIY system | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | -16 °C | 18,800 BTU/h | Z-PRO 27,000 · 2 zones | $4,675 |
| Sydney | -16 °C | 18,800 BTU/h | Z-PRO 27,000 · 2 zones | $4,675 |
In Halifax, with electricity at 19.13 ¢/kWh, this bungalow would save about $1,400 a year versus baseboards and $1,700 versus heating oil.
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Home Energy Assessment – Heat pump rebate (Efficiency Nova Scotia): $300 per ton for a ductless mini-split (1 ton = 12,000 BTU/h), $5,000 cap. The announced national rebate provides $2,000, up to $10,000 depending on income (criteria expected November 1, 2026).
No (contractor required). Check each program’s conditions on its official site before buying.
Criteria published November 1, 2026, application portal in early 2027, retroactive to purchases made on or after November 1, 2026. Replaces the OHPA (oil) program closed July 31, 2026.
