Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN)
The Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN) is an upskilling initiative for home performance professionals in British Columbia (BC). Contractors and Energy Advisors complete specified business accreditation and training qualifications to join a database of qualified professionals. Members are advertised in a public search tool and are subject to ongoing review and quality assurance checks.
Home performance is the science and practice of building and improving homes based on a whole-home approach or the house-as-a-system concept. Learn more about home performance and the development of the HPCN here.
Who Can Participate?
Currently, the HPCN is open to retrofit* professionals in BC that offer services for the following sectors:
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*The Solar & Battery sector is also open to new construction.
Participants may sign up for the HPCN under one or more of these sectors.
To be eligible to apply to the HPCN, participants must:
- Be companies or independent contractors/advisors. Individuals are not eligible to apply on their own.
- Directly employ their installers/advisors for the relevant sector(s). Membership in the HPCN does not cover sub-contractors. Read more on this in the FAQs.
- Non-Energy Advisor sectors: Be currently operating in BC and have been operating in BC for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years before the date of their application. Companies with less than three (3) consecutive years of operation are welcome to apply but will be subject to additional review.
- Energy Advisors: Be currently operating in BC and be able to provide proof of NRCan license and 15 pre-retrofit house files (D) submitted and accepted by NRCan.
What’s in it for Contractors?
Rebate program eligibility
Membership in the HPCN is a mandatory eligibility requirement for select rebates from the following program providers:
There are multiple additional benefits for contractors who join the HPCN, including:
Subsidized training
Reimbursement for training costs plus a contribution towards wages*. Available while funding lasts.
*Wage contribution available for select sectors.
Listing in Custom Homeowner Search Tool
Listed at HomePerformance.ca/Find-a-Contractor and BetterHomesBC.ca/Find-a-Contractor*.
*The CleanBC tool lists select sectors.
Use of network Logo
Public recognition for quality work and the use of the Home Performance Contractor Network logo.
Exclusive Networking & Resources
Invitations to exclusive networking, engagement, and training opportunities.
Subsidized training
Reimbursement for training costs plus a contribution towards wages*. Available while funding lasts.
*Wage contribution available for select sectors.
Listing in Custom Homeowner Search Tool
Listed at HomePerformance.ca/Find-a-Contractor and BetterHomesBC.ca/Find-a-Contractor*.
*The CleanBC tool lists select sectors.
Use of network Logo
Public recognition for quality work and the use of the Home Performance Contractor Network logo
Exclusive Networking & Resources
Invitations to exclusive networking, engagement, and training opportunities.
Ready to register as a quality contractor?