If you are on a tight budget and want a heat pump, there’s some more help on the way.
The province is putting up $140 million for energy efficient programs over the new few years.
The money will pay for heat pumps for low income families.
“We know too many Nova Scotians are struggling to pay their oil bills and need more help to install heat pumps and make other energy efficiency upgrades,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables. “With this provincial investment and millions more that it will leverage from our federal partners, we’re helping Nova Scotians save money and be a part of the solution to fight climate change.”
Combined with federal programs, it’s expected to assist more than 13,000 homes and about 30,000 middle-come households.
The threshold to qualify is based on after tax household income and is set at $27,250 per year for a single person; $50,635 for two to four people and $72,000 for five or more.
The funding will start rolling out in the new year to improve and expand Efficiency Nova Scotia programs, with extra support for people who need help the most.
Applications can be made through the HomeWarming program.
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