About Us
Locally owned and family-run in West Kelowna, Thrive Energy provides custom builders, developers, and homeowners across the Okanagan Valley and BC Interior with expert guidance, rapid turnarounds, and trusted building science insights. Rooted in the community, we bridge the gap between architectural design and real-world construction to ensure your project achieves BC Energy Step Code targets, maximizes CleanBC and FortisBC rebates, and delivers true occupant comfort without unnecessary redesigns.
Meet The Team
Brett Tracy — Founder, Registered Energy Advisor & IDP Facilitator
“Our work is built on a simple principle: treat every client’s home, build, and project the way we’d want our own treated — with honesty, attention, and the highest standard of care.”
- Closing the Building Science Gap: Before the BC Energy Step Code, many properties were constructed without insight into building physics, operational costs, or occupant comfort. Thrive Energy was founded to close that gap across the Okanagan Valley.
- Credentials & Rigor: Brett’s foundation relies on a multi-year Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) certification paired with ongoing global QA audits. He holds specialized credentials through TECA and HRAI for CSA F280-12 heat loss/gain calculations and CHBA Net Zero standards.
- Integrated Design Process (IDP): As a certified IDP Facilitator, Brett eliminates construction silos by leading roundtable design charrettes immediately after conceptual design. Aligning architects, builders, and sub-trades early optimizes window-to-wall ratios and pre-plans roof geometry, avoiding costly mid-construction change orders.
- 1,500+ Projects of Proven Accuracy: Moving past rule-of-thumb guesswork, Brett has overseen more than 1,500 projects from Kelowna to Vernon. He delivers live diagnostic metrics that dictate accurate mechanical sizing, ensuring contractors avoid oversized HVAC systems that short-cycle and spike utility costs.
Emma Tracy
Co-Owner & Registered Energy Advisor
“We aren’t here to dictate how to construct your home. Our passion is acting as your options facilitator, working alongside your team to align your vision with energy compliance seamlessly.”
- Clear Communication & Operational Precision: Transitioning from a clinical background as a dental hygienist, Emma brings acute attention to detail, quality assurance, and client communication directly to the building science sector.
- Pre-Construction Modeling Accuracy: Emma specializes in demystifying complex energy codes so developers and homeowners can make highly informed investments. She manages Thrive’s proactive pre-construction reporting workflow, analyzing actual R-values of assemblies, manufacturer window specifications, and localized block load calculations to hand actionable data to builders well before execution begins.
Noah Salisbury
Building Compliance Specialist & Registered Energy Advisor
“With over 20 years of hands-on experience as a Red Seal Journeyman Tile Setter, I know exactly how tradespeople think and what happens on a live job site. Combined with a Certificate in Building Construction Technology from BCIT and Level 1 Building and Plumbing Official qualifications (BOABC), I bridge the gap between building codes and real-world trade coordination.”
- Trade-Focused Problem Solving: Noah leverages his extensive field background during mid-construction blower door testing to communicate practical, cost-effective air sealing solutions directly with framing, insulation, and HVAC contractors in their own language.
- Smart Passive Design Advocacy: His approach centers on proactive compliance and smart passive design. Rather than relying on expensive windows, Noah focuses on optimizing roof overhangs on south-facing decks and selecting right-sized heat pumps to maximize indoor comfort while lowering operational costs.
Why Builders & Homeowners Trust Thrive Energy
- 1,500+ Successful Projects: Proven performance modeling and diagnostics across residential and multi-unit builds throughout the Okanagan since 2021.
- 90% Referral Rate: Long-term partnerships driven by reliability, trade collaboration, and homeowner trust.
- 3-Day Turnaround Strategy: Rapid file processing designed to get reports into your hands within 3 business days, keeping municipal permit applications moving.
- End-to-End Compliance Support: We assist your construction team from initial BC Energy Step Code modeling through to final testing and rebate security until the occupancy permit is issued.
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As Seen On BS* and Beer Canada
We had a fantastic time joining the panel at BS and Beer Canada* to discuss the evolution of Energy Advising, building science execution, and Step Code updates.
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