HomeWarming, delivered by EfficiencyOne, gives income-qualified Nova Scotians a free heat pump and any electrical panel upgrade needed, plus other no-cost energy upgrades. Federal funding announced June 29, 2026 is expanding it.
The province funds free heat pumps for low-income households through HomeWarming, and past participants can apply again for the newer support[1]. In June 2026 the federal Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program began funding an expansion of HomeWarming and the African Nova Scotian Communities Retrofit program, covering no-cost upgrades including heat pumps[2].
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cost to you | None for eligible households |
| Covers | Heat pump, electrical panel upgrade if needed, other efficiency upgrades |
| Who | Income-qualified homeowners living in the home year-round |
| Apply | homewarming.ca |
Income limits are set by household size and updated periodically; check them on the HomeWarming site[3]. Not eligible? See Nova Scotia heat pump rebates.
Confirm eligibility with HomeWarming. General information, not financial advice.
