Halifax launches program aimed at cutting energy costs for homeowners
Posted Apr 12, 2026 06:20:00 AM.
Last Updated Apr 13, 2026 11:55:46 AM.
A new program kicked off this week with a focus on helping Halifax-area homeowners reduce emissions while improving comfort in their homes.
According to the Halifax Regional Municipality, the Home Energy Upgrade program is part of its climate action plan, known as HalifACT.
Through the program, homeowners who meet certain criteria can get financing and navigation services through the municipality to complete energy-saving upgrades.
The city says that can include things like insulation, heat pumps and electric hot water heaters.
To be eligible, homes need to have been built before the year 2000, be currently heated with oil, and be in good financial standing.
Eligibility also requires a home energy assessment, which usually costs around $200, since homes must be able to hit 50 per cent or more reduction in every use via the upgrades in order to qualify.
It is also limited, with financing available to about 100 homes.
Halifax Regional Council unanimously adopted the HalifACT initiative in June 2020 as “a transformational plan to achieve a net-zero economy by 2050.”
More information, including how to apply, can be found on the city’s website.
With files from Mark Hodgins, CityNews Halifax
