Quick quiz: British Columbia rebates
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Canada’s new heat pump rebate is worth up to $10,000. Get an email the day it opens
Applications are not open yet. Ottawa says they open in early 2027, and that you can add this rebate on top of provincial ones.
- Up to $10,000
- if your household earns below the median income
- $2,000
- for other homeowners who qualify
Stack it with the British Columbia rebate open today
Ottawa says you can combine them. Each program has its own rules. Amounts are the most you can get.
Applications open early 2027
Join the launch alert
- Launch-day email, with what to do first
- Who qualifies for the $10,000, once Ottawa says
- A short hello now, so you know it worked
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The 5 Most Common Rejection Reasons
#1: Wrong Contractor
Your contractor isn't a member of BC Hydro's Home Performance Contractor Network (HPCN). BC Hydro's heat pump, insulation, solar and battery rebates all require an HPCN member contractor. If yours isn't, the rebate is denied.
#2: Applied After Installation
You got the work done, then applied for the rebate. That's too late. You need an approval code BEFORE any work starts. If you apply after installation, the rebate is rejected.
#3: Blurry Photos
You uploaded a photo of the equipment nameplate, but it's blurry. The government can't read the model number or serial number. No proof = no rebate.
#4: Equipment Not on Approved List
You picked a heat pump, battery, or solar panel that's not on BC Hydro's approved equipment list. Mid-installation budget cuts that swap to cheaper equipment will kill your rebate.
#5: Missing or Wrong Paperwork
Your address on the form doesn't match your invoice. Or the contractor's license number is wrong. Or the model/serial numbers are missing. Small details that sink applications.
The Checklist Before You Apply
Use this checklist to avoid rejection:
- ✅ Contractor is HPCN registered (Ask them directly)
- ✅ You have an approval code BEFORE work starts
- ✅ Equipment is on BC Hydro's approved list
- ✅ Photos of nameplate are clear and readable
- ✅ Your mailing address matches your installation address
- ✅ Contractor license number is correct
- ✅ Equipment model and serial numbers are on the invoice
What if You Were Already Rejected?
If your rebate was denied, contact BC Hydro's rebate support team. They'll tell you why. If it's one of the above reasons, fix it and re-apply. Most of the time, resubmitting with the right info gets you approved.
Bottom Line
Avoid a non-HPCN contractor and applying after the work is done, and you've avoided the most common problems.
