Earth Day April 22
As government's agency for energy efficiency, Conserve Nova Scotia provides Nova Scotians with practical, affordable and meaningful ways to make energy efficiency a part of their daily lives.
Through our many programs, social marketing and information campaigns, and policies, we are encouraging all Nova Scotians to make smarter energy choices every day, at home, at work and on the road.
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Our EnerGuide for Houses program is still in effect.
Conserve Nova Scotia continues to accept new entrants into the EnerGuide for Homes program.
To sign up for the program, click here.
For more information about the program, click here.
Public transit is about to get even better for the environment now that two new hybrid buses have hit the road in Halifax. The hybrids have the potential to use 25 to 30 per cent less fuel than regular buses. Together they could cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 49,000 kilograms per year.
To learn more about the hybrid buses, and to track how much they reduce greenhouse gas emissions, click here.
To learn more about this announcement, click here.
To view speaking notes, click here.
Conserve Nova Scotia's Annual Report for 2008-09 is now available.
View the report and learn more about Conserve Nova Scotia's accomplishments in 2008-09.
Nova Scotians are being encouraged to build more energy-efficient houses.
With plans to make energy and water conservation standards part of the provincial building code, new efficiency levels will be required for several rebate programs. (more)
Conserve Nova Scotia and the Investment Property Owners Association of Nova Scotia have partnered to offer owners of multi-unit residential buildings provincewide rebates on energy-efficient products for their buildings. (more)
Nova Scotia will soon become cleaner and greener thanks to a $4.25-million investment from the province to support fuel-efficient transportation and technology programs.
To read the news release click here.
To find out more about the transportation programs click here.
Conserve Nova Scotia staff and partners participate in events throughout the province to help Nova Scotians make energy efficiency a part of their daily lives. (more)
Check your chimney. Wood smoke is a sign your wood is not burning properly.