Heat Pumps
The federal government announced a new National Heat Pump Rebate on October 8, 2026. Income-qualified households (below the median income) can get up to $10,000
Insights & Guidance
Energy Advisory Blog and Updates
Heat Pumps
Heat Pump Not Keeping Up? A Glenmore Kelowna Sizing Case Study A room-by-room CSA F280-12 calculation for a home in Glenmore, Kelowna found that the
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Yes, Okanagan homeowners should test their homes for radon because testing is the only way to know the level. Radon cannot be seen, smelled or
Blower Door
Understanding Blower Door Testing: A Simple Guide for Okanagan Valley Homeowners by Brett Tracy | Oct 1, 2026 | Blower Door A complete guide to
Energy Advisors
Written and reviewed by Brett Tracy, Founder and Registered Energy Advisor at Thrive Energy Inc. Why Sealed Windows and Air Conditioning Are Not Enough The
Green Municipal Fund Grant & Loan
If you work for a Canadian municipality, whether you’re a facilities manager, an energy coordinator, or a councillor trying to figure out how to upgrade
CMHC Programs
What is the CMHC Eco Plus Program? The CMHC Eco Plus program is a Canadian federal incentive that helps make energy efficient homes more affordable
Energuide Evaluations
If you’re running major renovations in BC and you’re not having the CleanBC rebates conversation with your clients before work starts, there’s a good chance
BC Step Code
What we’ve learned from hundreds of Okanagan homes We’ve done a lot of blower door tests over the years. Some homes sail through air tightness
CMHC Programs
For mortgage brokers and realtors Are you telling your clients about CMHC’s Eco Plus and Eco Improvement rebates? A 25% refund on CMHC mortgage loan