Administered by Government of Nova Scotia · Last verified: July 2026
A Nova Scotia program offering rebates plus 24-month interest-free financing for energy-efficiency retrofits at small businesses. It covers commercial lighting, refrigeration, heating, compressed air, kitchen and laundry equipment and commercial solar PV. Eligible businesses use under 600,000 kWh per year for electric upgrades, or under 350,000 kWh for non-electric upgrades, at a Nova Scotia facility.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityEfficiency Nova Scotia Small Business Energy Solutions is generally open to incorporated, self-employed, partnership businesses, in Nova Scotia. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Rebates plus 24-month interest-free financing. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Confirm annual electricity use is under the program thresholds 2. Contact Efficiency Nova Scotia for a project review 3. Select eligible upgrades (lighting, refrigeration, heating, solar PV and more) 4. Apply for rebates and optional interest-free financing 5. Complete the retrofit and submit for the rebate
Ongoing.
Loans, working capital, and lines of credit up to $500,000, with a provincial guarantee up to 90%
INCENTIVE25% to 30% of first-year salary, plus 12.5% to 15% in year two
INCENTIVELoans up to $750,000; non-repayable ABFP contributions up to 40% of expansion costs