N.S. news: Energy efficiency programs get funding [Video]

The Nova Scotia government is spending $21.9 million on new and expanding energy efficiency programs to support net-zero construction and affordable housing.

Along with supporting existing programs, the province is spending $6.39 million on the Affordable Rental Construction pilot, which will offer incentives to non-profit and private developers to build net-zero or net-zero ready affordable homes.

The province is also spending $600,000 on the New Home Research Project, which will offer energy efficiency evaluations for new homes built outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality at no charge.

“The buildings we plan, design and construct today will shape our future,” said John Lohr, minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in a news release from the province. “To meet our efficiency goals and increase the housing supply, we are building affordable, accessible, comfortable homes for Nova Scotians today and in the future. As we work towards our net-zero targets, we must prepare …