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Explore our blog for energy-saving tips, industry insights, and the latest updates from Thrive Energy Inc. in West Kelowna.

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Load Sharing in BC Homes: Why your new solar array or EV charger don’t necessarily need your home’s electrical service upgraded
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What Is the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) in BC?
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Do You Actually Need to complete a Mid-Construction Blower Door Test?
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How to Read and Understand Your Pre-Construction Compliance Checklist for BC Step Code
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Should I be doing radon testing in my home? The answers is, You Won’t Know Until You Do
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Should You Switch to a Heat Pump? Real Numbers for Okanagan Homes
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The Truth About BC’s “Zero Carbon Step Code” – It’s a bit of a misnomer
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Fortis BC New Home Rebates for Step 4 and Step 5: What Builders and Homeowners Need to Know
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Understanding the CleanBC PIEER Program: How Indigenous Communities Can Access Energy Efficiency Funding
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Understanding CMHC’s MLI Select Program and What’s Changed
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Why Homeowners Are Still Booking EnerGuide Evaluations, Even After the Greener Homes Loan Closed
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What’s Involved in the BC Energy Step Code Process?
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How Much Do Energy Assessments and Testing Cost?
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What Exactly Is a Registered Energy Advisor – and Why You Might Want The Right One on Your Team
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Proper Heat Pump Sizing and Duct Flow Testing Save You Money and Headaches
How to Detect and Address Air Leakage in Your Home
Understanding Blower Door Testing: A Simple Guide for Okanagan Valley Homeowners
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Insights & Resources

We’re a team of Registered Energy Advisors, and building-performance professionals helping Okanagan homeowners and builders optimize energy use, access rebates, and meet BC Step Code requirements.

Recent Insights

Blower Door Testing 101

Boost home efficiency & comfort with this simple guide for Okanagan homeowners.
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Rebates You Should Know About

Unlock FortisBC incentives for Step 4/5 new construction — save thousands on your project.
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Planning Tomorrow’s Homes Today

Explore how Thrive Energy is building a more energy-efficient future across the Okanagan Valley.
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Why Step Code Matters

Understand BC’s Step Code and how Thrive Energy helps you meet — and exceed — compliance goals.
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