Nova ScotiaBill 143First Reading
Bill 143: SolarHomes Program Funding Act
Sponsor: Derek MombourquetteIntroduced September 25, 2025Checked September 4, 2026
Read the official textOfficial version — Nova Scotia House of Assembly
What this bill does
This bill requires the Nova Scotia government to provide funding to Efficiency Nova Scotia to reopen and sustain the SolarHomes program, which offers homeowners rebates of up to $3,000 for installing eligible solar panel systems.
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Business impact
Employment
This bill primarily affects homeowners and residential solar installation contractors in Nova Scotia. Solar installers — typically small trades businesses operating across the province — saw a significant drop in demand when Efficiency Nova Scotia stopped accepting new SolarHomes applications in April 2025; reopening the program would directly restore a key customer incentive driving their work. Suppliers of solar panels and related equipment would also benefit from renewed residential demand. For solo operators or small crews doing rooftop solar installs, this rebate program is often the main selling point that makes their quotes competitive and keeps their project pipeline full.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingSeptember 25, 2025
Next: Second Reading debate
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- Bill number
- NS-143
- Type
- Private Member's Public
- Jurisdiction
- Nova Scotia
- Session
- 65-1