RainWise Program
How RainWise Projects Are Structured
A practical breakdown of how projects are evaluated, structured, and submitted for RainWise consideration — and why the sequence matters.
The sequence is not optional. Work that is completed before approval is not eligible for rebate consideration — regardless of whether it would have qualified.
Most homeowners who miss out on RainWise rebates don't miss them because the work wasn't eligible. They miss them because the planning step didn't happen before the project started. The structure below is how projects that are evaluated under RainWise criteria are handled.
Site Evaluation
We assess the drainage and water-control situation at the property. What's causing the problem, what work is needed, what the site conditions allow, and whether the scope of required work may intersect with RainWise program criteria.
This is the same assessment we do for any drainage or waterproofing project. The difference is we're also looking at it through the lens of program eligibility.
Structuring the Work to Meet Requirements
If the project may be eligible, we discuss how the scope, sequencing, and documentation should be structured. This includes discharge design, infiltration planning, and any other program-specific requirements that must be in place before approval is requested.
This step has to happen before work begins. It cannot be done retroactively.
Submission for Program Approval
The project is submitted to EPCOR for review under RainWise program criteria. Approval must be received before eligible work is carried out. Timeline and approval outcomes are subject to EPCOR's review process.
Approval is not guaranteed. We structure projects to maximize the likelihood of eligibility, but the decision rests with the program administrator.
Completion of Approved Work
Once approved, work is completed within the approved scope. Documentation and inspection requirements are met as part of the standard process for RainWise-submitted projects.
The work itself is the same repair or drainage project the homeowner needed. Proper planning simply means it was eligible for rebate consideration.
What "Submitted for RainWise Consideration" Means
When we describe a project as being submitted for RainWise consideration, we mean the project scope has been documented and submitted to EPCOR under the program's application process. Submission does not guarantee approval.
Our role is to evaluate whether a project may qualify, structure it correctly if it does, and ensure the process is followed in the right sequence. The rebate determination is made by EPCOR based on program criteria at the time of review.
Ask about your project before work begins
Once work has started without a submission, the rebate window is closed. If you're considering drainage or waterproofing work, this is worth a conversation now.