Comments on: Nova Scotia EnerGuide for Houses Program

By: Terry Power

Terry Power — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:08:13 +0000

Are there any grants available for installing new hotwater boilers.I’ve had one installed in the last month.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:55:53 +0000

Just spent $30,000 in up grades to my moblie home. New shingle roof with insultion blown in. All new windows. New siding with styrofoam insulation underneath and more. Just wondering if there are any programs (rebates) that can help me or who can i write to.

By: bradley redden

bradley redden — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:07:13 +0000

Dear Mark, Awhile back i had an audit done on my house before i started renovations, the gentelmen came out and i paid my 150 dollars to get this done. My contractor didnt get started in time to be within the 18 months and i am wondering if it is still possible to get the end audit done as i am done my renovations and upgrades from their audit findings. I am hoping theres a chance . Thanks Bradley

By: dave

dave — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:59:32 +0000

Please clarify if an attached Garage is included or not included in the audit. It is our understanding that an attached garage is not considered part of the house. This is why there has to be a proper door between the house and garage with closer. There are no garage doors with energy guide ratings that I know of.

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:53:32 +0000

Hello Kim,

Thanks for visiting the site. You’re correct in assuming that you will receive $30 for each unit from both the provincial and federal governments.

Mark
Editor, ShowMeTheGreen.ca

P.S. Email addresses are only published when someone includes their email in the body of the message. Thanks for pointing that out – I’ve removed the email address from the previous comment.

By: Kim Dorsey

Kim Dorsey — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:18:51 +0000

Hi there,

I just wanted to clarify the grant amounts for windows. If I’m replacing windows in my home, do I get $30 for each unit from both the provincal and federal governments?

If it is indeed $60 a window, 17 windows would add up to over $1000, well worth the cost of two energy audits.

PS – this comment area seems to suggest that email addresses won’t be published, but the previous post included an email address.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:24:44 +0000

Hello Micheline, Thanks for commenting. I would suggest you look into the Nova Scotia EnerGuide for Houses Assistance Program for Low- to Modest-Income Households. This program provides up to $2,550 in government grants when you improve the energy efficiency of your house. Click here to find out more. Another interesting government grant program is the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Secondary/Garden Suites. This program will pay up to $24,000 to help you build an apartment in your home, which you can then rent out. The $24,000 is a "forgivable loan", which means you don't have to pay it back as long as you follow the program's rules. For more information, look here. Hope that helps. Mark Editor, ShowMeTheGreen.ca

By: Micheline Sterling

Micheline Sterling — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:52:26 +0000

After reading the article in the Chronicle Herald last week, I wondered if we would be eligible for grants to upgrade our house. The two items which would need to be addressed: to replace the old insulation in the attic and put a floor down on the concrete basement floor e.g. interlocking wood tile (2′ X 2′. We have insulated the basement walls with interlocking 2″ foam with tyvek and plastic sheething with air space re wood strapping then 5/16″ aspenite sheething. Plus we did insulate the headers also. We did patch the foundation cracks (2) before doing this work. We are seniors on fixed limited income and anything would be a great help to cut down on heating expenses. We have replaced the doors, windows, furnace, hot water tank, oil tank, new chimney, wiring, plumbing over the 10 years we owned the property. Now the money tree is bare and looking for ways to make our house more efficient re heat and other utilities. Please reply via email or phone.

Thanking in advance for any assistance you can provide.