How do I know if I am eligible?
Please contact 211 Nova Scotia for an initial eligibility screening and to be connected with a community organization near you.
Community Energy Fund
Community Energy Fund
Powering Our Communities
If you’re having difficulty paying your electricity bill, help may be available through the Community Energy Fund.
Through this $500,000 fund, Nova Scotia Power is partnering with community organizations across the province to provide financial assistance to eligible customers. We match the support provided by participating organizations, helping them reach more Nova Scotians when they need it most.
How It Works
Contact 211 Nova Scotia to be connected with an organization that provides support on electricity bills. If eligible, Nova Scotia Power will match financial assistance provided by participating organizations, up to $300 per eligible customer. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Timeline
- The Community Energy Fund will open September 8, 2026.
- The fund will be released in two phases:
- $250,000 available starting September 8, 2026
- $250,000 available starting November 2, 2026
Application Process
1. Contact 211 Nova Scotia for questions and an initial eligibility screening.
2. If you meet the initial eligibility requirements, 211 Nova Scotia will connect you with an organization that may be able to help with your electricity bill.
3. Contact the organization to determine whether you meet any additional eligibility requirements for their funding support.
4. If the organization approves your funding application, the organization will notify Nova Scotia Power for additional Community Energy Funding support.
5. Nova Scotia Power will then provide a matching contribution, up to $300 per eligible customer, and apply it directly to your bill.
Eligibility
- Are a Nova Scotia Power customer
- Have an outstanding electricity bill
- Meet the eligibility requirements established by a participating organization
Customers may be eligible if they:
Finding support with 211 Nova Scotia
To access support through the Community Energy Fund, customers can contact 211 Nova Scotia.
211 Nova Scotia helps connect people with community, government, and social services across the province, including organizations that may be able to provide financial assistance through the Community Energy Fund. Participating organizations will assess eligibility and determine whether support can be provided.
Contact 211 Nova Scotia today by calling 2-1-1 or Toll-Free at 1-855-466-4994. Their phone lines are answered 24/7.
For other ways to contact 211NS please visit their website.
FAQs
Who can apply in my household?
Funding is available to one authorized Nova Scotia Power account holder per household during the program period (or calendar year).
Am I eligible to receive Community Energy Fund support through more than one organization?
No, the Community Energy Fund support is limited to one contribution per customer during the program period or calendar year. Customers are not eligible to receive this funding through multiple organizations or funding phases.
Why is the fund split into two?
The fund will be distributed in two phases to ensure support is available throughout different times of the year. This approach helps extend the availability of funding across multiple billing cycles and seasonal energy needs.
How will I know when funding is no longer available?
Nova Scotia Power will update this webpage when funding is fully allocated. Participating organizations and 211 Nova Scotia will also be notified so they can inform customers seeking support.