Investment in Energy Efficiency Programming for Homes and Businesses
The Department of Natural Resources and Renewables is investing another $57 million to expand energy efficiency programming for homes and businesses across the province.
“Nova Scotia is transitioning to a clean, more renewable energy future,” said Tory Rushton, Minister of Natural Resources and Renewables. “We know that upgrading buildings to become more energy efficient reduces energy bills and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. We’re pleased to expand our investment.”
The majority of the funding, $50 million, will be focused on residential energy efficiency programs to address energy poverty and equity. The remaining $7 million is for energy efficiency programming for businesses.
The Department will work with partner organizations to finalize program details. More information will be shared in the new year.
Quotes:
“Mitigating the devastating impacts of climate change requires urgent action and Efficiency Nova Scotia has been widely recognized for its success as a single-administrator, one-window approach for efficiency services, supporting local jobs and contributing to a more sustainable province. Investments in energy efficiency are proven to be the fastest and lowest cost approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while lowering energy bills for Nova Scotians and reducing energy poverty.”
– Stephen MacDonald, President and CEO of EfficiencyOne, the non-profit operator of Efficiency Nova Scotia
Quick Facts:
- this funding is added to the $42 million already provided in 2021-22 to energy efficiency programs
- energy efficiency programs are saving Nova Scotians more than $1.4 billion in energy costs
- the programs are helping low-income homeowners and renters save over $260 million on their energy bills
- 25 per cent of Nova Scotia’s greenhouse gas emission reductions are attributable to energy efficiency programs
- the growing energy efficiency industry has created over 2,500 jobs across Nova Scotia
Additional Resources:
Information about Efficiency Nova Scotia programs is available at: https://www.efficiencyns.ca/