Nova Scotia is spending $21.9 million on two new programs to help build green, affordable housing.
The province says they are in collaboration with EfficiencyOne providers.
The new programs are:
– The Affordable Rental Construction pilot (ARC) will provide financial incentives to private and non-profit developers to help improve things like the cost to operate and maintain green, affordable homes and their quality.
– The New Home Research Project, to be launched by EfficiencyOne will offer energy efficiency evaluations, at no charge, for new homes built outside of HRM. The program will work with builders collecting data and receiving education to help them improve their work.
In addition, the province will also add to two existing programs.
– EfficiencyOne’s existing Affordable Multifamily Housing Program will be topped up to fund things like energy efficient windows, insulation and heating. As part of the program, housing providers must commit to long-term affordable rent.
– The Building to Zero Exchange initiative will get funding to help the building sector receive training on the 2020 National Building Code of Canada, to retrofit and construct net-zero buildings.
The province has a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
