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 residential use.

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.

Eligibility

• System must be designed for year-round operation. Systems include those used for domestic use, process use, space heating and year-round pool 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 household that is located in Nova Scotia.
• Applicant must be the owner of the household where the system is installed.
• Limit of one solar water heating rebate per eligible Nova Scotian household.
• The rebate will only be applied to items relating to the system and its installation. The rebate is not applied to backup heating systems, distribution systems or other non-related items.
• The original receipt must be included with the application.
• Applicant agrees to a random inspection/audit by the agents or auditors of Conserve Nova Scotia of the household where the system is installed.
• Applicant to provide a photo of the installed system at the household.

Homeowners in existing homes should also consider taking part in the Nova Scotia EnerGuide for Houses program. Under the EnerGuide program existing homes may be eligible for an additional $1,250 rebate from the Federal government for installing a CAN/CSA approved system for domestic hot water use.

To receive the federal incentive under the EnerGuide for Houses program, you must receive your initial EnerGuide home energy audit before installing your solar panel(s). Once you receive your initial audit, you proceed through the EnerGuide program to obtain the federal solar rebate.

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.