Bill 44: Efficiency Program Expansion Act

This bill directly affects small-scale residential landlords in Nova Scotia who own and rent out a modest number of properties — think someone who owns a duplex, a small apartment building, or a handful of rental homes, either personally or through a small holding company. These landlords typically manage day-to-day tasks like property maintenance, tenant relations, and keeping heating and utility costs manageable. Previously, energy efficiency incentive programs may have been geared toward homeowners or larger housing providers, leaving small landlords without access to rebates or upgrades for insulation, heating systems, or other efficiency improvements. If passed, this would open up those programs to this group, potentially reducing operating costs and making their rental units more energy-efficient.