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Faqs

At Thrive Energy Inc., we understand that clarity and confidence are key when it comes to energy efficiency. That’s why we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions from homeowners, builders, and developers across the Okanagan and BC interior. Whether you’re starting a new project or optimizing an existing one, these FAQs are here to guide you every step of the way.

FAQs

Step Code is a set of energy efficiency standards for new buildings in BC. Thrive Energy ensures your project meets these standards for optimal performance and compliance.
EnerGuide is a rating system that evaluates your home’s energy efficiency. It provides a detailed report, helping homeowners make informed decisions and qualify for rebates.
We guarantee a 3-day turnaround time for compliance reports, ensuring your project stays on track and meets deadlines without delay.
Our Pre-Construction Compliance Reports ensure your project meets requirements from the start, and that you get your building permits without delay. 3 business day turn around for single-family dwellings and we do quote matching. There’s no reason not to choose Thrive Energy.

To be eligible, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, own your home, and it must be your primary residence. You must also complete a pre-retrofit energy evaluation.

CSA F280-12 is a Canadian standard that ensures heat loss and gain calculations are accurate and compliant. It helps determine the correct size of heating and cooling systems for a home.

Thrive Energy offers fast service, expert guidance, and a proven track record with over 750 projects completed, ensuring energy efficiency, rebate maximization, and smooth compliance for homeowners and builders.
Yes, we specialize in both new home construction and retrofit projects, helping you improve energy performance, reduce costs, and meet BC’s energy efficiency standards.
Our team helps navigate government rebate programs for energy-efficient buildings. We ensure you meet the necessary standards to qualify for available rebates, lowering your overall project costs.
We check air sealing, and perform air leakage identification. Thermal imaging is conducted, if applicable (up to 2 hours on site). A Mid-Construction Compliance Report is provided after modelling is complete with summary of findings and recommendations.
Eligible retrofits include solar & batterty stoage, insulation, windows and doors, heat pumps, air sealing, and more—as long as they are recommended in your energy evaluation.

You’ll need floor plans, insulation details, window/door specs, and HVAC system preferences. We’ll guide you through exactly what’s needed.

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