The Nova Scotia government is dedicating almost $22 million for a suite of sustainable development and energy efficiency programs.
In its announcement, the province says the funding is to support the net-zero construction sector.
The province says the money will fund an affordable rental construction pilot program with $6.4 million to encourage private and non-profit developers to build net-zero affordable housing.
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The investment includes $13.5 million to top up an existing program that funds energy efficiency improvements — as long as the housing provider commits to long-term affordable rent.
Nova Scotia is also putting $600,000 toward energy efficiency evaluations at no charge for new homes built outside the Halifax Regional Municipality.
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Housing Minister John Lohr says the money will help the province build more energy efficient homes and help the province meet its goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 26, 2024.
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