Program Updates
Changes Coming for Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) HVAC Sector Eligibility and Training Requirements
The eligibility and training requirements for membership in the Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) HVAC sector are changing to integrate the new BCIT Residential Air to Air Heat Pump Specialist Microcredential. These changes reflect the evolving needs of...
New Training Requirement for Solar & Battery Installers
This online event was hosted by the HPSC and BC Hydro on September 25, 2025. The event recording, slides, and contact information are included below. Recording [video width="1920" height="1200"...
Heat Pump Rebates for Electric Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
This online event was hosted by the HPSC, BC Hydro and CleanBC on July 9, 2025. The event recording, slides, and contact information are included below. Recording [video width="1920" height="1080"...
Home Renovation Rebate Program Upcoming Changes
This online event was hosted by the HPSC, BC Hydro and FortisBC on March 11, 2025. The event recording, slides, and contact information are included below. Recording Coming Soon Slides Download the presentation slides here. Contact Information Mentioned in the Webinar...
New Dual Fuel Rebate from FortisBC
This online event was hosted by the HPSC and FortisBC on July 9, 2024. The event recording, slides, and contact information are included below. Recording [video width="1920" height="1080"...
Contractor Dialogue: Making Retrofit Policy Work for People Who Do the Actual Work
This online event was hosted by the HPSC on May 28, 2024, in partnership with Efficiency Canada. The event recording, slides, contact information, and miscellaneous notes are included below. Recording (Coming soon) *Note: Breakout room discussions are not captured in...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Windows & Doors
This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on June 8, 2023, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. Recording ...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Insulation
This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on June 8, 2023, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. Recording ...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Heat Pumps (LM & VI)
Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on June 6, 2023, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. This webinar is similar to the North & Central/Southeast webinar but excludes some information...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Heat Pumps (North & Central/SE)
North & Central/Southeast BC This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on June 6, 2023, on be half of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. This webinar is similar to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island webinar but includes some additional...
Upcoming HSPF2/SEER2 Changes and Provincial Rebate Programs
This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on January 17, 2023, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Heat Pumps (LM & VI)
Lower Mainland & Vancouver Island This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on November 23, 2022, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. This webinar is similar to the North & Central/Southeast webinar but excludes some information...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Heat Pumps (North & Central/SE)
North & Central/Southeast BC This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on November 23, 2022, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. This webinar is similar to the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island webinar but includes some additional...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Windows & Doors
This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on November 22, 2022, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. Recording [video width="1920" height="1080"...
BC Hydro, FortisBC and the Province Rebate Refresher and Update – Insulation
This webinar was hosted by the HPSC on November 22, 2022, on behalf of the HPCN program partners: FortisBC, BC Hydro, and CleanBC. Recording [video width="1920" height="1080"...
HPCN Q&A and Feedback Session
The HPSC hosted a virtual meeting for contractors on January 18, 2022 to answer questions on the HCPN and gather feedback. This section contains the meeting recording and a transcript of the Q&A and comments. [video width="1920" height="1080"...
HPCN HVAC & Insulation Launch
The HPSC hosted a webinar for HVAC and insulation contractors on October 6, 2021. This section contains the webinar recording and a transcript of the webinar Q&A. Content 2:43 - Introduction to the HPSC 7:15 - Home Performance Contractor Network - Overview 19:40 -...
Fenestration Webinar
Slides Download a copy of the presentation slides Links Learn more about the HPCN and register (beginning June 16) at http://homeperformance.ca/about-the-network/ Contact the HPSC Q&A This Q&A is an edited transcript from the June 9 fenestration...
CleanBC Better Homes Low-Interest Financing Program
CleanBC Better Homes has launched a contractor-driven, low-interest financing program to help support the installation of heat pumps when fuel switching from natural gas, propane or oil heating. Loans are provided by leading point-of-sale lender Finance it with...
Webinar: Heat Pump Best Practices Installation Guide For Existing Homes
Date: May 5, 2020 Presenter: Home Performance Stakeholder Council Audience: Heat Pump Sector Download Presentation Slides Watch the full-length recording of the webinar Heat Pump Best Practices Installation Guide For Existing Homes delivered on May 5, 2020. The...
CleanBC Better Homes Municipal Top-Up Rebates
On April 1 CleanBC introduced five additional municipalities that have joined the CleanBC Better Homes municipal top-up program, including Nanaimo, North Saanich, New Westminster, West Vancouver and Langley . Below is a chart showing all municipalities and the top-up...
New Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate announced by CleanBC
The Heat Pump Group Purchase Rebate (GPR) rewards groups of homeowners working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by switching from an oil, natural gas, or propane heating system to an air source heat pump. The Group Heat Pump Purchase Rebate is additional to...
Federal Mandate Letters Indicate Pending Support for Residential Energy Efficiency
On December 13th, 2019, Prime Minister Trudeau released his mandate letters for each cabinet minister in his government. A mandate letter outlines the policy objectives that each minister will work towards over the next few years, and gives Canadians a sense of what...
Municipal Top-Up Offers Available
CleanBC Better Homes is proud to introduce the Municipality of Central Saanich as the newest partnering municipality in our Municipal Top-Up program, with a top-up rebate of $350 when fuel switching to a qualified air source heat pump. Partnering municipalities...
Home Renovation Rebate Program and CleanBC Home Efficiency Rebate Updates
The Home Renovation Rebate Program and CleanBC Home Efficiency Rebates have made it easier for customers to identify rebate-qualifying windows and doors. Starting January 1, 2020, customers are no longer required to find eligible products on Natural...
CleanBC Better Homes Contractor Support Page
To make it easier for contractors to access links and find program required information, CleanBC Better Homes has launched a Contractor Support Page. The page provides quick links to rebates, common FAQ’s, qualifying product lists, checklists and sample invoices....
Canadian Chamber of Commerce: Addressing the Coming Climate Crunch
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce released a bulletin “The Shortest Decade: Addressing the Coming Climate Crunch” which outlines the Chambers position that action on talking the climate crunch is dependent on leadership from government, civil society and Canadian...
Efficiency Canada: First-ever Scorecard tracks provincial energy efficiency progress
Efficiency Canada has released Canada’s first-ever Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard, alongside its companion policy database. The Scorecard ranks provincial policies and performance in energy efficiency programs, enabling measures, buildings, transportation and...
One year of CleanBC brings important amendments to the Climate Change Accountability Act
Year one of CleanBC featured a series of important actions aimed at reducing BC’s carbon emissions while creating new economic opportunities. Many incentives and programs are already getting results such as significantly expanded sales of electric vehicles and...
City of Vancouver seeks to consult HVAC industry on retrofit strategy
The City of Vancouver is currently consulting industry on their draft retrofit strategy that includes both support tools and also options for future regulation (e.g. zero emissions replacement mechanicals after 2025). To ensure the success of a regulation like this,...
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