Solar Hot Water Heating Rebate

Program Description

Conserve Nova Scotia provides a 15% rebate of the installed cost of a solar water heating system for institutional, industrial or commercial use. Multi Unit Residential Buildings with three units or more qualify for the rebate provided the solar system services all units.

The maximum provincial rebate is $20,000.

Rebates that exceed $20,000 may be considered, and applicants may apply in advance with a detailed project description.

Rebates exceeding $20,000 must be pre-approved, and will be provided based on available funding. Please download a copy of the pre-approval form here.

Eligibility

• System must be designed for year-round operation, with the exception of commercial/community pool heating. Systems include those used for water heating, process use and space heating.
• System was purchased and installed after January 1, 2008.
• System's make and model must be on Natural Resources Canada's list of approved systems (ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat program).
• System must be installed on a facility that is located in Nova Scotia.
• Applicant must be the owner of the business where the system is installed.
• Limit of one solar water heating rebate per eligible Nova Scotian facility.
• The rebate will only be applied to items relating to the system and its installation. The rebate does not apply to backup heating systems, distribution systems or other non-related items.
• Legible copies of receipts must be included with the application.
• Applicant agrees to a random inspection/audit by the agents or auditors of Conserve Nova Scotia of the facility where the system is installed.
• Applicant to provide exterior and interior photos of the installed system at the facility.
• Minimum R3 insulation must be installed on:
  • The first 3 metres of cold water piping and all hot water piping (if accessible) connected to the conventional water heater
  • The pipes connecting the solar storage tank and the conventional water heater

Applicants should also consider applying to Natural Resources Canada's ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat Program, which offers additional rebates for solar water heating systems (note: you must be pre-approved in order to receive federal rebates). For more information please review the ecoEnergy for Renewable Heat Program.

Application

Download a copy of the Solar Water Heating Rebate Program application form.

Send the completed form to:

Solar Rebate Program
PO Box 153
Halifax, NS
B3J 2M4

For more information call our toll-free EnerInfo line at 1.800.670.4636

Solar Nova Scotia recently completed a revision to their Canadian Solar Home Manual.

This manual is available for purchase from Solar Nova Scotia. Download a backgrounder on this manual here.

For more information about solar energy in Nova Scotia, please visit Solar Nova Scotia's website.