Free and Nearly Free Money

I'm not an elected official, yet it appears that the Nova Scotia government will give me rebates and incentives for certain types of energy efficiency upgrades done to my house.  Yes, I must look closer at this: Conserve Nova Scotia Programs and Rebates.

Wouldn't you pick up a dime on the ground if you saw it? I would!  So here's an overview of the current rebates and incentives:

• EnerGuide - Rebates for energy efficiency upgrades to existing homes
• Zero-interest loans - Up to $5000 in interest-free loans
• Solar Air Heating Rebate - $500 rebate on qualifying new residential solar air heating systems
• Solar Hot Water Heating Rebate - $1250 rebate on qualifying new residential solar hot water systems