How We Verify Data

HeatPumpLocator publishes rebate figures, contractor listings, and panel audit results that homeowners use to make significant financial decisions. This page explains exactly how that data is sourced, reviewed, and updated — and where our responsibility ends.

Rebate Data Sources

Every rebate figure on this site is sourced directly from the program administrator's official website. We do not use aggregators, press releases, or secondary sources.

Primary Sources

  • CleanBC Better Homes Energy Savings Program — betterhomesbc.ca
  • BC Hydro Home Renovation Rebate — bchydro.com
  • FortisBC Rebates — fortisbc.com
  • Oil to Heat Pump Affordability (OHPA) — natural-resources.canada.ca / canada.ca/greener-homes
  • IRA 25C Tax Credit (US) — irs.gov
  • HEEHRA / IRA State Rebates (US) — energy.gov and state energy offices
  • Utility rebates (US, 50 states) — individual utility program pages

Review Cadence

Rebate data is reviewed on a rolling monthly basis. Each page's data is cross-checked against its primary source and updated if anything has changed — program amounts, eligibility criteria, income thresholds, or application process.

Material changes — a program closing, a major amount change, or a new program launching — trigger an immediate update, typically within 24–48 hours of the program administrator publishing the change.

What “Last Verified” Means

Each rebate page displays a Last verified date. This date means: on that specific date, we visited the primary source URL for that program and confirmed that the figures shown on this page match what the program administrator is currently publishing.

It is not a site-wide update timestamp. A page last verified in April may accurately reflect a program that hasn't changed since January. Conversely, a program can change the day after our verification — always confirm current amounts directly with the administrator before applying.

Contractor Verification

Contractor listings are verified through provincial and state licensing authorities — not self-reported by the contractor.

British Columbia

Contractor license numbers are cross-referenced against Technical Safety BC (TSBC) public records. Gas and refrigeration FSR licence numbers are confirmed active at the time of listing.

United States

License numbers are verified against the issuing state electrical or contractor licensing board. License type and state are displayed on each contractor profile.

A VERIFIED badge means the license was confirmed active at the time of listing. An UNCLAIMED badge means the license is confirmed but the contractor has not yet claimed their listing on HeatPumpLocator. Full badge definitions →

Panel Capacity Audit Tool

The panel audit tool calculates residential electrical load using the NEC 220.82 Optional Method (US) or CEC Rule 8-200 (Canada), based entirely on values you enter. It is a screening estimate — not a permit document, not a load study, and not a substitute for on-site assessment by a licensed electrician.

Actual loads can differ from the calculator's estimate depending on conductor sizing, actual appliance nameplate values, AHJ interpretation, and site conditions. A licensed electrician must verify all calculations before any panel work is permitted.

Author Credentials

Jaret Olson

  • Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic (Interprovincial)
  • Red Seal Plumber (Interprovincial)
  • Class A Gas Fitter (BC)
  • 25+ years commercial and industrial HVAC/R field experience
  • Based in British Columbia, Canada

All content on HeatPumpLocator reflects direct trade knowledge and primary-source research — not aggregated data, AI-generated filler, or secondhand reporting.

What We Do Not Guarantee

  • ✕Funding availability. Programs can close, pause, or run out of budget without advance notice.
  • ✕Income eligibility determination. Each program sets its own household income thresholds and property value limits. We display the general criteria; only the program administrator can confirm your eligibility.
  • ✕Final approval. Eligibility decisions are made exclusively by the program administrator — not by HeatPumpLocator.
  • ✕Currency after the lastVerified date. Figures are accurate as of the date shown; programs change.
  • ✕Contractor workmanship or availability. Verification confirms licensing only — not quality, responsiveness, or current availability.

Spotted an error? If you find a rebate amount or program detail that is out of date, please email support@heatpumplocator.com with the page URL and the program administrator's source link. We review all corrections within 48 hours.