Buildings and Appliances
The world around us is becoming more energy efficient every day.
New regulations, codes, and initiatives are changing the buildings we live and work in, the appliances we use—even the lighting on the roads we drive.
Some of these new regulations are set by the federal government to help meet their objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Others are set by the Province to help us meet our provincial goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing our use of renewable electricity energy.
Learn more about everything that’s happening through these links:
Federal laws
- National Energy Code for Buildings provides minimum requirements for the design and construction of energy-efficient buildings
- Canadian Standards Association identifies electrical devices, appliances, and equipment certified approved in Nova Scotia
- enerGuide for homes helps you build with energy efficiency in mind, or make renovations to do the same
Provincial laws and initiatives
- Building Codes and Standards ensure the safety of you and your property
- Efficiency Nova Scotia has programs for homes and appliances that will save you energy—and money
- Energy-efficiency Appliances Act and Regulations ensures all appliances sold in the province meet our efficiency standards
- LED Street Lighting is reducing Nova Scotia’s greenhouse gas emissions—and energy costs—through replacing traditional street lighting with LED lights.