The provincial government says more Nova Scotians will be eligible for emergency home heating funding this winter.
A release says Service Nova Scotia has enhanced the Good Neighbour Energy Fund program.
It’s a partnership between Nova Scotia Power and the Salvation Army which provides financial assistance to those on low income who require emergency home heating assistance.
Income thresholds have increased from $16,000 to $21,000 for a single income and from $24,000 to $39,000 for a family of four people.
Last year, the program helped 1,877 citizens and families heat their homes.
This year, government is contributing up to $800,000 to the fund while Nova Scotia Power is providing $150,000.
Government is proud to partner with @nspowerinc to fund @SAmaritime’s Good Neighbour Energy Fund. #GivingHopeToday pic.twitter.com/wBwrN0neSn
— Service Nova Scotia (@ns_servicens) January 15, 2018
