Bill 45: Local Action on Climate Change Support Act

This bill primarily affects Nova Scotia municipalities and their local suppliers rather than private businesses directly. However, businesses in construction, engineering, energy efficiency, and environmental consulting could see increased contract opportunities as municipalities gain clearer authority and dedicated funding to pursue climate projects like infrastructure builds, retrofits, and planning initiatives. Small and solo contractors in the trades — particularly those doing energy-efficiency upgrades or water-conservation installations — may benefit from programs like the Residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Program that the bill explicitly supports. Businesses operating on private property in Nova Scotia may also find it easier to access municipal clean energy financing programs tied to property assessments.