Solar for Community Buildings Pilot Program
Nova Scotia is leading the country in greenhouse gas reductions and is on its way to a cleaner energy future. Innovation and the addition of more diverse forms of renewable energy to our energy mix is an essential part of continuing to make this shift.
In the province’s 2015 Electricity Plan: Our Electricity Future, we committed to introducing a new solar energy program. This program would help us learn more about how solar electricity can help Nova Scotia move to a clean electricity system in a cost-effective way; while encouraging and enabling community participation in renewable energy generation.
The Solar for Community Buildings Pilot Program is designed to allow participation by Municipalities, Mi’kmaq Bands, Academic Institutions and Non-profits in the installation of solar panels for electricity generation on, and around, suitable buildings.
About the Program
This is a pilot program run by the Nova Scotia Department of Energy. The program’s goals are to
- support community participation in renewable energy generation
- learn more about how solar electricity can help Nova Scotia continue its clean energy transition
A third-party administrator will receive proposals from qualified groups and select those proposals that present the lowest cost per unit of energy.
Selected participants will be entitled to a 20-year power purchase agreement with their utility, at the price they propose.
To learn more about the program, visit novascotia.ca/solar.
Find a solar equipment supplier
Your solar supplier plays an important role throughout your application process and beyond, so choose carefully. Talk to a few to find the one that best suits your needs. Find a list of Atlantic Canadian solar contractors on the Solar Nova Scotia website at: http://www.solarns.ca.
Other Programs
Enhanced Net Metering
Find out how you can get paid to produce solar energy to power your home or business through Enhanced Net Metering.
Solar Installation
Some municipalities have programs to assist residents in installing solar equipment. Talk to your municipality for more information.