Tips on Energy Efficiency

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

Helping Okanagan Homes and Businesses Save Energy and Reduce Costs

Large Building Airtightness Testing for Part 3 Buildings: A guide for Builders & Developers

CMHC Eco Plus Program: How to get thousands of dollars back on your mortgage insurance

Electrification in BC: What Builders and Homeowners Need To Know About the Challenges Ahead

Embodied Carbon in Residential Construction: Why It Matters as Much as Energy Efficiency

Load Sharing in BC Homes: Why your new solar array or EV charger don’t necessarily need your home’s electrical service upgraded

What Is the Energy Conservation Assistance Program (ECAP) in BC?

Do You Actually Need to complete a Mid-Construction Blower Door Test?

How to Read and Understand Your Pre-Construction Compliance Checklist for BC Step Code

Should I be doing radon testing in my home? The answers is, You Won’t Know Until You Do

Should You Switch to a Heat Pump? Real Numbers for Okanagan Homes

The Truth About BC’s “Zero Carbon Step Code” – It’s a bit of a misnomer

Fortis BC New Home Rebates for Step 4 and Step 5: What Builders and Homeowners Need to Know

Understanding the CleanBC PIEER Program: How Indigenous Communities Can Access Energy Efficiency Funding

Understanding CMHC’s MLI Select Program and What’s Changed

Why Homeowners Are Still Booking EnerGuide Evaluations, Even After the Greener Homes Loan Closed

What’s Involved in the BC Energy Step Code Process?

How Much Do Energy Assessments and Testing Cost?

What Exactly Is a Registered Energy Advisor – and Why You Might Want The Right One on Your Team

Proper Heat Pump Sizing and Duct Flow Testing Save You Money and Headaches

How to Detect and Address Air Leakage in Your Home

Blower Door Testing Guide

Canada Greener Homes Loan

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Insights & Resources

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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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