ecoENERGY Retrofit Incentive for Industry - Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) ecoENERGY Retrofit program is designed to help industrial facilities overcome financial barriers to improving the energy efficiency of their operations. NRCan will provide a financial incentive of up to 25 percent of project costs. ecoENERGY Retrofit Incentive for Buildings – Owners of small and medium-sized buildings in the commercial and institutional sectors often lack the financial and technical resources to make energy improvements. If you have not yet started a new energy efficiency project, you could receive up to $10 per gigajoule of estimated energy savings, 25 percent of eligible project costs or $50,000 per project from Natural Resources Canada's Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE). When applying, you will need to provide a pre-project energy audit of your buildings ecoENERGY for Renewable Power - Provides an incentive of one cent per kilowatt-hour for up to 10 years to eligible low-impact, renewable electricity projects. ecoNova Scotia Environmental Technology Program - The Environmental Technology Program (ETP) will support the development, demonstration, adoption and commercialization of innovative environmental technologies that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) and air pollutant emissions while advancing sustainable prosperity in Nova Scotia.
Small Business Lighting Solutions - The Small Business Lighting Solutions program makes it easy and affordable for you to improve your lighting efficiency. It all starts with a free onsite assessment to determine how you can save and ends with the installation of new, energy efficient lighting. Through qualified electrical contractors, NS Power looks after all arrangements (assessment, materials, electrical contractor and disposal of old materials). Best of all, NS Power covers 80% of the total cost. And, on approved credit, you can pay your 20% contribution (at 0% interest) over a period of up to 2 years.
Direct Install Program for Small Businesses - The Direct Install Program for Small Businesses is a partnership between Nova Scotia Power and Clean Nova Scotia. The program offers small business owners and organizations throughout Nova Scotia a free energy efficient lighting retrofit. Trained installers from Clean Nova Scotia visit the business and replace incandescent lighting with ENERGY STAR® qualified CFLs, as well as up to five specialty CFLs and LED exit lights.
Commercial & Industrial Custom Program - The Commercial and Industrial Custom Program is a new program offered by Nova Scotia Power aimed at helping commercial and industrial customers reduce their electrical energy consumption. With the help of significant financial incentives, companies can embark on customized electrical energy saving projects.
ACOA's Business Development Program - ACOA works with its many partners to help entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada access the capital they need to start-up or expand a business. ACOA also coordinates programs designed to stimulate the development and commercialization of new technologies and the climate for business growth in the region.
RRFB's Business Development Program - The Business Development Program fosters business opportunities by providing financial assistance to businesses, associations and not-for-profit organizations through that divert waste materials from the landfill, and also funds innovative research and development initiatives. This program covers three categories of funding:
1. Value-added manufacturing 2. Research and development 3. Special projects
RRFB's Community Sponsorship Program - RRFB Nova Scotia provides funding for events or initiatives with a focus on waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting. Funding is provided for “green” events, community gathering areas that require recycling and composting containers, and more.
Sustainable Development Technologies Canada - Finances the development and demonstration of technologies which provide economic, environmental and health benefits solutions for climate change, clean air, water quality, and soil.
Integrating Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy (EE/RE) Technologies into Infrastructure Projects - INAC's Clean Energy Initiative will provide funds for projects where an EE/RE component is added to a new or existing (through a retrofit) building in a community. Green Municipal Funds - Provides loans and grants, builds capacity, and shares knowledge to support municipal governments to become more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
Environmental Damages Fund - The Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) helps ensure polluters take responsibility for their actions. It gives courts a way to guarantee that the money from pollution penalties and settlements is directly invested to repair the actual harm done by the pollution.
Solar Water Heating Rebate - Conserve Nova Scotia provides a 15% rebate of the installed cost of a solar water heating system for residential, institutional, industrial or commercial use. Solar Air Heating Rebate - Conserve Nova Scotia provides a 15% rebate of the installed cost of a solar air heating system for residential, institutional, industrial or commercial use.
Green Infrastructure Fund - This fund is intended to focus on green priorities such as building transmission lines for clean hydro, upgrading wastewater treatment systems, and investing in wind and solar power. Sustainable energy infrastructure, such as modern energy transmission lines, will contribute to improved air quality and lower carbon emissions.
Habitat Conservation Fund - Assists the funding of programs for the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitats. The Fund is organized under four objectives: Enhancement, Acquisition, Research, and Education.
Species at Risk Conservation Fund - The Nova Scotia Species at Risk Conservation Fund was established under the Nova Scotia Endangered Species Act to assist the funding of projects related to species at risk.
Natural Gas Equipment Rebate Program - This program is in effect from April 1, 2009 and will expire on March 31, 2010. It was designed with advice from the Nova Scotia Natural Gas Association (NSNGA) and is administered by Heritage Gas. This rebate is available to residential and commercial businesses with consumption less than 20,000 GJs of natural gas annually.
Computational Fluid Dynamics Study Incentive - Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) studies go beyond conventional physical studies to analyze fluid flow and heat transfer in processes. Through computer modelling, CFD studies can be used to optimize system design and operation parameters for the efficient use of energy. Funding is available for up to 50 percent of the cost of a CFD study, to a maximum of $30,000.
Scientific Research and Experimental Development Program - A federal tax incentive program to encourage Canadian businesses of all sizes and in all sectors to conduct research and development (R&D) in Canada that will lead to new, improved, or technologically advanced products or processes.
Tax Incentives for Industry; Class 43.1, 43.2 and CRCE - For technical information on Class 43.1, 43.2 and CRCE, please order the free guide entitled Class 43.1 Technical Guide and Technical Guide to Canadian Renewable and Conservation Expenses (CRCE).
Research and Development Tax Credit - This credit offers tax relief to Nova Scotia corporations that incur qualified scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) expenditures made in Nova Scotia, as defined by the federal Income Tax Act. The credit is administered by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and is claimed in conjunction with federal SR&ED tax credits. Solar Gain Project - A partnership of Nova Scotia Department of Energy, Solar Nova Scotia, Environment Canada, the Harry P Kendall Foundation and the Ecology Action Centre, you can receive a free initial consultation, advice and contact with suppliers, and assistance in applying for rebates. Staff also provides information about heat recovery drain pipes and other energy-saving technologies. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Ottawa Research Centre/Business Development Office - The Business Development Office seeks business partnering opportunities in the field of energy technology research and development. Process Integration Study Incentive - A Process Integration (PI) study incentive can help to defray the cost of hiring a technical firm to conduct a PI study that determines the most efficient use of energy, water and raw materials. PI can be applied to industrial facilities that use a significant amount of energy, such as those that operate numerous heat exchangers to heat and cool process streams.
Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance - To provide an accelerated rate of write-off for certain capital expenditures on equipment that is designed to produce energy in a more efficient way or to produce energy from alternative renewable sources.
Innovative Financing Approaches; Energy performance contracting - There are innovative and creative ways to finance large energy efficiency projects without paying cash up front. Commonly referred to as energy performance contracting (EPC), energy services contracting or guaranteed energy savings, they all mean the same thing – once an energy efficiency project is completed, the resulting savings pay for it over time. Although the concept is simple, such a contract normally involves a lot of detail, which means that it can take some time to put in place.
Net Metering - To provide more options when it comes to renewable energy, Nova Scotia Power offers a net metering program. Residential and commercial customers can connect small, renewable energy generating units (100 kilowatts or less) to Nova Scotia Power's electrical grid. The program provides Nova Scotians with a risk-free way to meet their own energy needs from renewable sources while still having the security of being able to draw from the provincial power grid when needed.
Energy Training Program for Students - Wage subsidy for hiring Nova Scotia post-secondary students and recent graduates for summer work terms.
Private Sector Research and Development Co-operative Employment Program - Employers will receive a wage subsidy of 75% (up to a maximum of $15.00 per hour), which will be payable at the end of the work term. The aim is to stimulate private sector innovation among Nova Scotia companies engaged in R&D and provide on the job research and development opportunities for university students enrolled in Co-operative Education programs in the fields of science, business and engineering.
ecoENERGY for Fleets - A program offered by Natural Resources Canada introducing fleets to energy-efficient practices that can reduce fuel consumption and emissions. FleetSmart is a component of this program offering free practical advice on how energy-efficient vehicles and business practices can reduce fleet operating costs, improve productivity and increase your competitiveness. |