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Efficiency Nova Scotia Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Rebate

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By Maurice | May 1, 2025

Amount:

no fixed amount

Type:

Rebate

Description:

Rebates available for energy efficient Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)
technologies.

Comments on Funding:

Up to 75% of product costs in rebates for energy efficient products or interest-free financing for up to 24 months.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1. plan to buy energy efficient Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) technologies:
a. Supply Fan
b. Return Fan
c. Exhaust Fan
d. Make-up Air Fan
e. Cooling Tower Fan
f. Boiler Draft Fan (< 10 hp) g. Chilled Water Pump h. Condenser Pump i. Boiler Feed Water Pump j. Hot Water Circulating Loop Pump 2. annual electricity consumption less than 600,000 kWh (approx. $6,000/month, not including demand charges) and 3. have not yet purchased products

Application Steps:

Applicants must:

1. Review Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Rebate Guide
2. Complete a Before You Buy Pre-Approval Application and Commercial Lighting Rebate Worksheet and submit it along with quote(s) and your most recent electric bill to rebates@efficiencyns.ca 
3. Upon approval, purchase and install eligible products
4. Upon completion, submit the Project Completion Form (provided during pre-approval) and invoice(s)

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit:
1. Variable Frequency Drive Rebate Worksheet
2. quote(s) and
3. most recent electric bill

Web Page:

https://assets.ctfassets.net/hro74sf4x6k2/3DU55Go05TAVgreSqkzU2n/0c32928cd76a8e7a710b76667f5ba4b4/Commercial-VFD-Rebate-Guide-03-2025.pdf
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Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Atlantic Canada to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.