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That’s nice, but heat pumps that will retrofit into my home aren’t part of the rebate program. So I’m stuck with AC units that are significantly less efficient (because the heat pump retrofits that fit a CRV system are insanely expensive).
this post was submitted on 10 Apr 2025
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The scummy part of the same program here in QC is that they have a specific list of models that qualify, and a list of installers. Any deviation means no rebate
I have been gathering data from both lists for almost a year and have yet to find a combo of model/installer that comes out to any less than double or triple what a properly sized system would cost to have installed outside of that program.
Same in BC. Prices magically go up exactly the amount of insert current rebate as soon as they go into effect
Care to share the data you gathered?
Calling it data gathering is probably a bit of a stretch - It was mainly scribbled notes from calling a 'certified vendor' and asking them if they have any of the models on the list.
Invariably the price for the approved model, and installed by the approved installer, was at least 2x the price of getting a similar model installed by a local company.
We have booked a local guy at $2500 for an installed system that meets our needs. Where even after the rebate from QC the cheapest 'program applicable' solution we found would have been $5600 + travel for the installer.