How We Verify Data

Every rebate figure, contractor licence status, and panel audit formula on HeatPumpLocator is sourced from a named primary authority — no aggregators, no third-party databases. This page explains exactly how that verification works, who does it, and what it does and does not guarantee.

Written by Jaret Olson — Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic, Class A Gas Fitter

Rebate Data Sources

We read rebate amounts, eligibility rules, and application deadlines directly from each program’s official administrator. We do not scrape comparison sites, rely on press releases, or use third-party aggregators that may lag weeks behind program changes.

Primary sources by jurisdiction

  • →CleanBC Better Homes — betterhomesbc.ca (BC provincial program)
  • →BC Hydro — bchydro.com (utility rebates)
  • →FortisBC — fortisbc.com (gas utility rebates)
  • →OHPA / Canada Greener Homes — canada.ca and nrcan.gc.ca (federal programs)
  • →US state programs — state energy office websites and irs.gov (25C tax credit)
  • →HEEHRA / IRA programs — energy.gov and state energy office portals

Review Cadence

Every page with rebate data is on a rolling monthly review cycle. We cross-check each page’s figures against its primary source and update if anything has changed — amounts, eligibility rules, application steps, or program status.

Material changes — a program closing, a major rebate amount change, or a new eligibility restriction — are addressed within 24 to 48 hours of detection. We use automated source monitoring for the highest-traffic BC rebate pages to flag changes between manual review cycles.

Routine page review
Monthly rolling cycle. Each page verified independently against its named primary source.
Material change response
24–48 hours. Automated monitoring flags significant changes on key BC rebate source pages.

What “Last Verified” Means

Where pages show a “Last verified” date, it means we checked that specific page’s data against its named primary source on that date. It is not a site-wide timestamp, and it does not mean nothing has changed since.

Programs can and do change after any verification date — funding runs out, eligibility rules tighten, amounts are adjusted mid-year. Always confirm current figures directly with the program administrator before purchasing equipment or signing a contract.

Contractor Verification

All contractors in the HeatPumpLocator directory have had their licensing cross-referenced against the relevant provincial or state authority before their listing goes live.

British Columbia
Licence numbers are cross-referenced against Technical Safety BC (TSBC) records. BC contractors must hold a valid Refrigeration Mechanic or HVAC/R licence. HPCN registration (required for CleanBC rebate access on behalf of homeowners) is noted where confirmed.
United States
Licence numbers are cross-referenced against the relevant state licensing board at the time of listing.

Badge definitions — Verified, Unclaimed, and others — are explained at /directory/verification. A “Verified” badge means the licence was confirmed active at the time of listing, not continuously monitored in real time.

Panel Audit Tool

The panel capacity audit tool calculates estimated demand using NEC 220.82 (US) or CEC Rule 8-200 (Canada) based on user-entered load data. It is a screening estimate — not a permit document and not a substitute for on-site verification by a licensed electrician.

What it is: A code-formula demand calculation using your stated loads. Same method a licensed electrician would use for an initial estimate.

What it is not: An as-built load measurement, a permit document, or AHJ approval. Actual loads may vary based on conductor sizing, AHJ interpretation, and site conditions not captured by user inputs.

Who should use it: Homeowners who want to understand their panel situation before calling a contractor. Always get a licensed electrician’s assessment before purchasing equipment or proceeding with a panel upgrade.

Author Credentials

Jaret Olson

Red Seal Refrigeration Mechanic · Red Seal Plumber · Class A Gas Fitter

25+ years of commercial and industrial HVAC/R experience across Western Canada. Content on this site reflects direct trade knowledge — equipment sizing, refrigerant systems, electrical capacity, and rebate program mechanics — not aggregated or AI-generated copy. Red Seal certifications are issued by the Interprovincial Standards Program, administered by Employment and Social Development Canada.

What We Do Not Guarantee

HeatPumpLocator does not guarantee:

  • •Funding availability — Programs can close mid-year or exhaust their budget without notice.
  • •Income eligibility determination — Program administrators set and apply their own thresholds; we summarize published rules only.
  • •Final approval — All eligibility decisions are made by the program administrator, not by this site.
  • •Ongoing accuracy — Figures may have changed after the “last verified” date shown on each page.
  • •Contractor workmanship or availability — Directory listings confirm licence status only. We do not screen or vet installation quality.

Spotted an Error?

If you see outdated rebate figures, a program change we haven’t caught, or a contractor listing issue, please let us know at contact@heatpumplocator.com. Include the page URL and the source you’re comparing against. We review corrections within 24 hours on business days.

Sources referenced on this page: betterhomesbc.ca · bchydro.com · fortisbc.com · canada.ca · nrcan.gc.ca · technicalsafetybc.ca · irs.gov · energy.gov

Page last updated: May 2026