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.

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 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 household or facility.
• 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 facility where the system is installed.
• Applicant to provide a photo of the installed system at the facility.

Businesses 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 federal rebate 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.