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Whether you want to add a cooling and heating system to your home or you are looking to bring down your carbon footprint, a heat pump is a great solution. Choosing the right heat pump contractor is the first step toward attaining a successful energy retrofit for your home.

So, why should you work with a contractor registered and trained by the Home Performance Stakeholder Council (HPSC)? Working with a registered heat pump contractor means that you are dealing with someone acquainted with the industry’s best practices and subject to continuous quality assurance evaluations and training. In addition, relevant Heat Pump rebates are only considered when working with a qualified HPSC member.

Here is all you need to know about the Home Performance Stakeholder Council and the importance of ensuring the heat pump contractor you choose is a member.

Who Are the Home Performance Stakeholder Council? 

The Home Performance Stakeholder Council (HPSC) is a not-for-profit society that serves as a lead industry facilitator by representing residential interests related to energy conservation and efficiency. They help deliver quality and affordable services for clients that focus on whole-home performance and efficiency.

High-performing homes significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while enhancing a building’s durability and occupants’ health and comfort. The home improvement sector is meant to deliver services and products that help:

• Lower utility bills by minimizing energy consumption
• Enhance building’s durability and improve home comfort
• Improve health, air quality, and occupant safety
• Reduce impact on the environment

You must work with a qualified HPSC heat pump contractor to be eligible for Clean BC heat pump rebates.

The Importance of Working with a Qualified HPSC Member Heat Pump Contractor 

Are you looking to achieve a successful home energy retrofit? Choosing the right heat pump contractor will be the first step to energy efficiency and home comfort.

Here is why it is important to work with an HPSC registered heat pump contractor:

You Qualify for Clean BC Heat Pump Rebates 

Do you need to work with an HPSC registered contractor to qualify for a rebate? Yes! To be eligible for Clean BC heat pump rebates, you must work with a qualified HPSC member contractor like Coastal Heat Pumps. You can find the Coastal Heat Pumps contractors when you search under registered heat pump contractors. The best part of working with a registered contractor is that you can be sure that you are working with a trained contractor who is also subject to the industry’s ongoing quality assurance evaluation.

The HPSC registered heat pump contractors are Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) members and can conveniently complete rebate-eligible heat pump upgrades. These contractors have undergone training in the building science fundamentals and industry’s best practices. Besides offering quality installations, HPSC-registered heat pump contractors can help you qualify for Clean BC heat pumps and other government and utility rebates.

HPSC Registered Contractor Will Help You Get a Heat Pump Rebate 

Before deciding on a heat pump contractor, ask them if they are registered under HPSC and whether they are a Home Performance Stakeholder Council member. Currently, a contractor must be a member of the HPSC for the customer to receive the Clean BC heat pump rebate.

Product Eligibility for a Heat Pump Rebate 

Besides qualifying for heat pump rebates, you also need to adhere to heat pump rebate qualifications and product eligibility. Working with an HPSC-qualified and registered contractor will help you check whether your home is eligible for the rebate program and review several eligibility criteria for the specific rebate. Here is the product eligibility to look out for if you want to qualify for a heat pump rebate:

• Your heat pump must be listed under the heat pump rebates eligible product list
• Your heat pump must replace your primary electric, oil or gas heating system
• Your heat pump must be sized sufficiently to allow it to function as the primary heating system in your home

 
Installation Requirements for Heat Pump Rebates 

When you work with a heat pump contractor registered under HPSC and a Home Performance Contractor Network member, they will help you qualify for heat pump rebates. HPSC registered heat pump contractors know all the qualifications and requirements needed for rebates. Installation requirements for rebate heat pumps include:

• Your heat pump installation must be completed by a contractor who is a qualified member of the Home Performance Contractor Network if you want to be eligible for heat pump rebates.
• Emergency replacements of broken electrical systems are not eligible for rebates.
• Replacements of existing heat pumps or the addition of a head to an existing heat pump do not make one eligible for rebates.
• The heat pump installed in both outdoor and indoor units must be new and in good condition. The heat pump should not have been previously installed in another building or home.
• The heat pump installation must be done in compliance with the best practices for heat pump installations in existing homes to be eligible for heat pump rebates.
• All heat pump upgrades must be done by a licensed heat pump contractor that has a GST number and a valid BC business license of the particular trade applicable to the upgrade installation. No self-installation is eligible for rebates.
• The E-Plus rate customers can replace their existing water and space heating equipment without interrupting their E-Plus service.

 
Book an In-Home Quote with Coastal Heat Pumps 

Are you interested in a heat pump rebate application? Install your heat pump today with Coastal Heat Pumps, a qualified Home Performance Stakeholder Council member heat pump contractor. The Coastal Heat Pumps team will help you get heat pump rebates and ensure you conveniently switch to a sustainable and energy-efficient heating and cooling system. Reach out today and let our experts help you with your heat pump installation.