Apply for funding for green infrastructure projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Through the Climate Change Mitigation Sub Stream, the Government of Nova Scotia will invest in projects that increase:

• capacity to manage more renewable energy
• access to clean energy transportation
• energy efficiency of buildings
• generation of clean energy

Investments in infrastructure projects that reduce emissions from electricity, transportation and buildings will help us to achieve our targets to mitigate climate change and benefit communities across the province.

It is important that Nova Scotia’s transition to a greener future creates opportunities for everyone and stimulates inclusive economic growth.

Eligibility

You can apply with a proposal for a new infrastructure project, or a grouping of projects, that reduces greenhouse gases. Projects should be mainly for public use and benefit.

Projects should have a total cost of $1 million or more. They can be multi-year, with a completion date by October 2027. They can be ready to start in 2020 or later.

Applications will be accepted in these categories:

1. Buildings
   Projects focused on net zero (or equivalent), deep energy retrofits, and district heating and cooling systems.
2. Electricity
   Projects focused on electric and water heating, First Nations, community and shared solar, and grid technologies and advanced storage
3. Transportation
   Projects focused on clean energy transportation and active transportation networks.

For projects to be eligible, the ultimate recipient must be one of the following:

• a municipal government in Nova Scotia
• a public sector body
• a public or not-for-profit institution that is directly or indirectly authorized to deliver post-secondary courses or programs when working in collaboration with a municipality
• a for-profit organization, working in collaboration with one or more of the entities referred to above or a First Nations government
• a not-for-profit organization
• a First Nations government

Review the Project guidelines for full eligibility information.

How to apply

To apply, please follow the Project guidelines and submit a completed application form.

You’re strongly encouraged to contact the Program Manager to determine if your project is eligible before you submit your application.

Deadline to submit is 9 September 2020.

The Department of Energy and Mines will confirm receipt of information from applicants and may contact applicants for additional information.

Questions can be directed to the Program Manager at lowcarboninfrastructure@novascotia.ca .