CITYnews halifax : Province says new investment helps reduce energy costs for hundreds of homes

CITYnews halifax / By Chris Halef

Nova Scotia and Ottawa are investing a combined $26 million to help more households save on energy costs.

On Monday, the province announced the investment which will expand the homewarming program and the African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit Program.

According to the province, these programs make it easier for more low and moderate income households to benefit from energy-saving improvements such as insulation, air sealing and heat pumps.

The government says this will allow 1,600 more households in the province to be able to access free energy efficiency upgrades and reduce their bills.

The province says efficiency upgrades supported by these programs can significantly reduce energy use while improving indoor comfort and air quality.

“These programs help people use less energy, pay less each month, and live in healthier, more comfortable homes,” says Energy Minister Marco MacLeod in a release. “The continued investment in these programs builds on Nova Scotia’s commitment to improving affordability across the province.”

Ottawa will be investing $20 million from the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program while Nova Scotia will be investing $6 million.