Energy Consulting Packages & Pricing

At Thrive Energy Inc., we help builders, designers, and homeowners across the Okanagan Valley and British Columbia design high-performance homes that meet BC Step Code requirements, reduce energy costs, and avoid costly mistakes during construction. 

Whether you’re building a new home, upgrading an existing property, or navigating CMHC’s MLI Select program, our team provides clear guidance, accurate modeling, and practical solutions to help you get it right the first time. 

New Home Energy Consulting Pricing

Design smarter. Build better. Pass Step Code with confidence.
Use these for guidance purposes, please reach out with your plans for specific project pricing.
All options are flexible and can be tailored to a specific project.

Essential Package

Best for: Simple homes requiring base Step Code compliance
$ 1,200-1,500 Starting Prices
  • Energy model for building permit submission
  • BC Step Code compliance report
  • Basic design review
  • Revisions billed separately

Performance Package

Best for: Builders looking to optimize performance and avoid costly changes
$ 1,500-2,000 Starting Prices
  • Everything in Essential
  • Detailed design optimization (insulation, windows, mechanical systems)
  • 2–3 iterations to improve energy performance
  • Coordination with builder or designer
  • Airtightness strategy guidance
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Net Zero Ready / Concierge Package

Best for: Step Code 5, Net Zero, or high-performance homes
$ 4,000-7,500 Starting Prices
  • Everything in Performance
  • Integrated Design Process Facilitation
  • Site visits and field support
  • Net Zero Home labelling
  • Air barrier detailing and assembly guidance
  • Mechanical system right-sizing support
  • CSA F280 calculations
  • Collaboration with trades and project team

Existing Home Energy Consulting

Make informed upgrades. Maximize rebates & efficiency. Improve occupant health & comfort. 
Use these for guidance purposes, please reach out with your plans for specific project pricing.
All options are flexible and can be tailored to a specific project.

Home Energy Consult Plus+

Best for: Singular issues, or homeowners needing minor consulting, testing, and recommendations
$ 300-400 Starting Prices
  • Site Visit
  • Blower Door Testing
  • Basic Diagnostics, thermal and fog
  • Verbal upgrade recommendations & simple reporting
  • Rebate guidance

Energuide Audit & Upgrade Roadmap

Best for: Homeowners looking to optimize performance, improve occupant health and comfort, and avoid costly mistakes
$ 600-900 Starting Prices
  • Everything in the Consult Plus+
  • NRCan Pre-retrofit Energuide Evaluation
  • Detailed energy modeling
  • Prioritized upgrade plan
  • Cost vs. energy savings insights
  • Guidance for working with contractors
  • Quote reviews / comparisons
  • CSA F280 load calculations

Deep Energy Retrofit Consulting/Net Zero Reno

Best for: Full scale renovations/additions, and homeowners/builders looking to optimize performance, comfort, health, and reduce emissions.
$ 2,000-4,000 Starting Prices
  • Everything in the Consult Plus+ and Energuide Pre & Post Audit
  • Full home performance strategy
  • Integrated Design Process Facilitation
  • Phased upgrade planning
  • On-site consulting, testing, diagnostics, & support
  • Rebate and financing navigation
  • CSA F280 load calculations
  • Duct Flow Testing

CSA F280-12 Heat Loss & Heat Gain Calculations

Accurate mechanical sizing and efficiency starts with accurate numbers.

Basic F280 Load Calculation

Best for: Simple or newer homes requiring load calc for rebates
$ 400-500 Starting Prices
  • Includes Site Visit
  • Blower Door Testing
  • CSA F280 heat loss calculation
  • Equipment sizing recommendations

F280 Load Calc & HVAC Optimization

Best for: Homeowners experiencing comfort issues, or looking to improve performance
$ 500-750 Starting Prices
  • Everything in Basic
  • Detailed Room-by-room load calculation
  • Duct Flow Testing & Report
  • System sizing & optimization recommendations
  • Quote reviews / comparisons

MLI Select Energy Modeling (Multi-Unit Residential)

Maximize your CMHC incentives with strategic energy modeling. 

Full Project Support 

  • Energy modeling for MLI Select submission 
  • Required documentation and reporting 
  • Iterative modeling to improve efficiency score 
  • Upgrade pathway analysis 
  • ROI-focused recommendations 
  • Ongoing consulting with design team 
  • Coordination with CMHC requirements 
  • Full documentation and submission support 
  • Construction-phase involvement & testing 

Please contact us for pricing per unique project 

Why Choose Thrive Energy Inc.?

  • Certified and experienced Energy Advisors in British Columbia 
  • Expertise in BC Step Code compliance (Part 9 & Part 3) 
  • CHBA Net Zero qualified 
  • Integrated Design Process Facilitation 
  • Builder-focused approach with practical, real-world solutions 
  • Local experience in Kelowna and the Okanagan region 

     We don’t just model homes, we treat them like our own. 

Serving Kelowna & British Columbia

We provide energy consulting services across: 

  • Vernon 
  • Lake Country 
  • Kelowna 
  • West Kelowna 
  • Peachland 
  • Summerland 
  • Penticton 
  • And throughout British Columbia 

Have plans ready? Need guidance?