In 2012, NSFM's Board of Directors passed a motion to add a $5 carbon surcharge fee to its conference registrations to mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions generated from hosting these events, as well as on its expense claims for staff and committee members to offset travel. NSFM holds all carbon surcharge money collected in a special account and disburses it annually at its Fall Conference to support local, small-scale initiatives that help our municipalities reduce their energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Past Recipients
| 2023 | West Hants Regional Municipality (WHRM) | Commitment to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | Town of New Glasgow | Electrical Vehicle Project |
| 2021 | District of Saint Mary's | Bike-Friendly Business Program |
| 2019 | County of Victoria | Winterize the Charity Re-Use Centre |
| 2019 | Town of Wolfville | Sustainability Orientation for Students |
| 2018 | District of West Hants | Water Leak Detection Program |
| 2017 | Town of Middleton | Bike Repair Station Project |
| 2017 | County of Pictou | Food Producers Network |
| 2016 | District of Lunenburg | Electric Bike Program |
| 2015 | Town of Kentville | Green Roof Project |
| 2014 | County of Inverness | Community Energy Reduction Project |
| 2014 | District of West Hants | Residential Water Conservation Initiative |
