Nova Scotia puts almost $22 million toward energy efficient housing programs

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Thứ bảy, 02/11/2024 - 06:30

Nova Scotia is unveiling new details on its planned public housing project. It says the bulk of the new homes will be coming to the Halifax area. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, it’s also introducing 25 new modular units as it looks to bolster its affordable housing stock.

The Nova Scotia government is dedicating almost $22 million for a suite of sustainable development and energy efficiency programs.

Housing Minister John Lohr says the province will put the money toward developing more energy efficient homes. (David Laughlin/CBC)

In its announcement, the province says the funding is to support the net-zero construction sector.

The province says the money will fund an affordable rental construction pilot program with $6.4 million to encourage private and non-profit developers to build net-zero affordable housing.

The investment includes $13.5 million to top up an existing program that funds energy efficiency improvements — as long as the housing provider commits to long-term affordable rent.

Nova Scotia is also putting $600,000 toward energy efficiency evaluations at no charge for new homes built outside the Halifax Regional Municipality.

Housing Minister John Lohr says the money will help the province build more energy efficient homes and help the province meet its goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

According to globalnews.ca