Contractor Resources

CleanBC Better Homes and Home Renovation Rebate Programs

Heat Pump Contractors

Rebate Information

- Current Program Terms and Conditions
- Ductless Heat Pump Rebate – Up to $3,000
- Central Heat Pump Rebate – Up to $3,000
- Combi Space and Water Heat Pump – Up to $4,300
- Air-to-Water Heat Pump Rebate – $3,000
- Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate – $1,000
- Municipal Top-ups

Common FAQs

Qualifying Product Lists

Technical Resources

Forms, Checklists, & Sample Invoices

- PRC Heat Pump Quality Installation Checklist
- Sample Heat Pump Invoice
- Sample Fuel-Switch Heat Pump Invoice
- Sample Heat Pump Water Heater Invoice
- Sample Electrical Service Upgrade Invoices:
  - Sample Electrical Contractor Invoice
  - Sample Utility Invoice

Insulation Contractors

Rebate Information

- Current Program Terms and Conditions
- Insulation Rebates – Up to $5,500

Common FAQs

Qualifying Products

- Batt, loose fill, board and spray foam are eligible insulation types.
- Foil is not an eligible insulation type.

Technical Resources

- Best Practice Guide to Air Sealing & Insulation Retrofits

Forms, Checklists, & Sample Invoices

- PRC Insulation & Air Sealing Quality Summary
- Sample Insulation Invoice

Natural Gas Contractors

Rebate Information

- Current Program Terms and Conditions
- Natural Gas Furnace – Up to $700
- Natural Gas Boiler or Combi System – Up to $1,200
- Natural Gas Fireplace – $300
- Natural Gas Water Heater – Up to $1,000

Common FAQs

Qualifying Product Lists

Technical Resources

Forms, Checklists, & Sample Invoices

Window and Door Contractors

Rebate Information

- Current Program Terms and Conditions
- Window and Door Rebates – Up to $100/window

Common FAQs

Qualifying Products

- Applicants must submit a photo of the window label showing one or more of the following: manufacturer model code/number, NRCan reference number or a certified products directory (CPD) number, plus a certified mark from the certifying body.
- Tier 1 windows/doors: New windows/doors must have a metric U-Factor between 1.23 and 1.40 (W/m2·K)
- Tier 2 windows/doors: New windows/doors must have a metric U-Factor of 1.22 (W/m2·K) or lower.
- Windows must be listed with one of the following certification bodies:

Technical Resources

- Best Practice Guide to Air Sealing & Insulation Retrofits

Forms, Checklists, & Sample Invoices

- PRC Insulation & Air Sealing Quality Summary
- Sample Window and Door Invoice

Tools & Marketing

To request a CleanBC Better Homes promotional package, send your mailing address to ask@betterhomesbc.ca

Better Homes Booklet

Better Homes Info Card

General Rebate Chart

Resources, guides, and consumer print-outs for heat pumps available through the Home Performance Stakeholder Council

Central Heat Pump Guide

Best Practices for Heat Pump Installations

Ductless Heat Pump Guide

Resources for Heat Pump Installations

Heat Pump Water Heater Guide

Resources, guides, and consumer print-outs for windows

Clarifying Window Terminology

Link Library

Become a Program Registered Contractor

Interested in becoming a Program Registered Contractor? Please contact alliance@bchydro.com for details.

Offsite Links

Website Quicklinks

Program Updates and Events

Program Updates and News

January 01, 2020 – Updated Terms & Conditions

- Updated Program Terms and Conditions (Effective January 01, 2020 to Current)
- Eligible window requirements were updated, windows must be certified with one of the following certifying bodies in addition to having a maximum u-factor of 1.40 (W/m²·K)
  - Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
  - Intertek Canada (Intertek)
  - Labtest Certification (LC)
  - QAI Laboratories (QAI)
  - National Fenestration Ratings Council (NFRC)
- District of Central Saanich now offers a $350 Heat Pump Municipal Top-Up for replacing fossil fuel heating with a qualifying heat pump.

October 01, 2019 – Updated Terms & Conditions

- Updated Program Terms and Conditions (Effective Oct 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019)
- New Electrical Service Upgrade Rebate
- New Municipal Offers for Electrical Service Upgrades and Heat Pump Water Heaters

April 01, 2019 – CleanBC Better Homes Launch

- Updated Program Terms and Conditions (Effective Apr 01, 2019 to Sept 30, 2019)
- EfficiencyBC and Home Renovation Rebate Programs renamed CleanBC Better Homes and Homes Renovation Rebate Programs
- Introduction of lower HSPF requirements for heat pump rebates
- Tier 1 Central Heat Pump Rebate ( SEER ≥ 15.00 and HSPF ≥ 8.50, no variable speed motor required) added
- Tier 1 Window Rebates (U-factors of 1.23-1.40 W/m²⋅K) and Tier 2 Window Rebates (U-factors of 1.22 W/m²⋅K or less) added

September 29, 2018 – EfficiencyBC Launch

- Launch of EfficiencyBC and Home Renovation Rebate Program Terms and Conditions (Effective Sept 29, 2018 to Mar 31, 2019)
- Integration of Home Renovation Rebate Program into the EfficiencyBC and Home Renovation Rebate Program
- Municipal offers introduced
- Draftproofing rebate discontinued

Upcoming Events

November 27, 2019 – EMCO Burnaby Contractor Seminar

When: Wednesday, November 27, 2019, 12:00pm
Location: 3085 Norland Ave., Burnaby, BC
Presentation: CleanBC Better Homes Program Overview

December 11, 2019 – Carrier Enterprises Nanaimo Contractor Seminar

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 5:00pm
Location: 2575 McCullough Rd, Nanaimo, BC
Presentation: CleanBC Better Homes Program Overview

December 12, 2019 – Carrier Enterprises Victoria Contractor Seminar

When: Thursday, December 12, 2019; 5:00pm
Location: B-450 Banga Place, Victoria, BC
Presentation: CleanBC Better Homes Program Overview

January 14, 2020 – EMCO Port Coquitlam Contractor Seminar

When: Tuesday, January 14, 2020; 8:00am
Location: 1615 Industrial Way – Unit 100, Port Coquitlam, BC
Presentation: CleanBC Better Homes Program Overview