What is the $1.23 Million Property Assessment Rule?

In 2026, the CleanBC Energy Savings Program uses an asset-based limit to determine rebate eligibility. If your home's total assessed value exceeds $1,230,000, you are disqualified from the maximum $16,000 and $12,000 rebate tiers, though you may still qualify for a $10,500 rebate.

Whose income is included in the 'Household Income' calculation?

The program calculates household income based on the combined gross income of all adults (aged 18+) living in the home. You must provide a Notice of Assessment (NOA) for every adult resident to verify total household earnings.

What is the '80% Rule' for Whole-Home Rebates?

Your new heat pump system must be sized to provide primary heating for at least 80% of the home's total conditioned floor area to qualify for whole-home rebates.

Can I keep my gas furnace or electric baseboards as backup?

Yes, you can keep a fossil fuel backup in a dual-fuel configuration or maintain electric baseboards, provided the heat pump remains the primary source for 80% of the home.

Why must I use an HPCN-Certified contractor?

The BC government requires all rebate-eligible heat pumps to be installed by a member of the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN). Hiring a non-registered contractor makes you ineligible for provincial rebates.

Do I need to apply before or after the installation?

For the Energy Savings Program, you must pre-register and receive an Eligibility Code before you begin any work. Applying after installation leads to automatic disqualification.

Privacy Policy - BC Rebate Check

Last Updated: June 11, 2026

BC Rebate Check (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website bcrebatecheck.ca. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or submit your information through our forms.

Information We Collect

When you use our rebate eligibility checker or contact forms, we may collect the following personal information:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
City or region
Current heating source
Household size
Approximate household income tier
Preferred installation timeline

We also collect standard website usage data through Google Analytics, including pages visited, time on site, referring source, device type, and approximate geographic location. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

Assess your approximate rebate eligibility under the BC Energy Savings Program
Connect you with HPCN-certified heat pump installers in your area who can provide quotes and assist with your rebate application
Respond to your inquiries
Improve our website content and accuracy

Sharing Your Information

We may share your contact information and rebate eligibility details with third-party HPCN-certified contractors in your region for the purpose of providing you with installation quotes. We will only share your information with contractors who have agreed to handle your data responsibly.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not share your information with advertisers or marketing companies.

Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely using Google Workspace (Google Sheets and Gmail) and is accessible only to authorized BC Rebate Check personnel. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your data, but no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at matt@bcrebatecheck.ca.

Your Rights

Under British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), you have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw your consent to our use of your information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at matt@bcrebatecheck.ca.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for basic site functionality and Google Analytics. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly without them.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to external sites such as betterhomesbc.ca, the CleanBC participant portal, and the HPCN registry. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites.

Independent Resource Disclaimer

BC Rebate Check is an independent informational resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the Government of British Columbia, BC Hydro, FortisBC, or any government agency. Rebate amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to change. Always confirm current program details at betterhomesbc.ca or with a registered HPCN contractor.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

BC Rebate Check
Email: matt@bcrebatecheck.ca
Phone: 604-868-4619