LED Rebates Are Available for Businesses Through the BC Hydro Alliance Program When it comes to improving the energy efficiency of your business, upgrading your lighting is an excellent place to start. No matter what type of business you have, commercial lighting systems represent a large portion of your energy consumption—and with highly efficient options […]
Navigating the BC Hydro Alliance Program for Greater Energy Savings
Work with BC Hydro Alliance Members for Rebates & More Our team at TCA Electric is proud to officially be BC Hydro Alliance members. This program was created to form a network of energy efficiency trade professionals in order to connect customers with BC Hydro registered contractors, rebates, energy saving expertise, and more. By working […]
How to Maximize the Strata EV Charging Rebates
Get Strata EV Charging Rebates Worth $5,000 Per Connector Apartment and condo residents, property managers, and building owners alike are increasingly turning their attention toward adding EV charging infrastructure to strata housing. Not only is this an ideal way to serve and attract tenants, but it helps reduce overall carbon emissions while providing a potential […]
EV Charger Installation Cost
What Can Homeowners Expect to Pay for an EV Charger Installation? EV charging rebates in British Columbia have been a resounding success. For years, BC Hydro provided excellent options to help homeowners, business owners, and residents of multifamily strata invest in charging infrastructure to make the EV ownership experience even better. Now, with rebates for […]
Troubleshooting Your Home Tesla Charger
Having trouble charging with your home Tesla charger? Tesla’s Level 2 wall chargers provide fast, reliable charging for every model of Tesla electric vehicle. At TCA Electric, we have proudly installed hundreds of Tesla chargers over the years and we’re happy to share some of the insights we’ve learned along the way. Should you ever […]
Changes Coming to BC’s EV Charging Rebate Program
Update: This article was written to cover reductions in the BC Hydro EV charger rebate program applying largely to the EV Ready and EV Ready Infrastructure programs. However, as of Oct. 31 a new round of funding has since been approved, and these programs are once more available to support multifamily EV charging. Visit our […]
In Need of a Tesla Home Charger?
Electric vehicles are growing in popularity with each passing year. As per the most recent quarterly Canadian automotive report by S&P Global Mobility, battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) comprised 10.2 percent of all new vehicle registrations in the last quarter of 2022. [1] Meanwhile, the Tesla Model 3 stood out as the top-selling […]
Home EV Charging: Offsetting the Cost of Charging in BC
Home Charging Helps to Maximize EV Savings Over Gas Vehicles There are many reasons why so many Canadian drivers are making the switch from gas-powered to electric vehicles. Thanks to the many EV rebates and incentives, the upfront cost is much lower. The environmental benefits are difficult to overstate. And of course, in the long […]
Level 2 vs Level 3 EV Charging
Wondering About Level 2 vs. Level 3 EV Charging? Here’s What You Should Know EV charging options are highly flexible, and can accommodate the individual needs of homeowners, business owners, and property managers. However, with many options available, you may be wondering about the differences between common EV charging options, such as level 2 vs. […]
How Much Does an Electrical Panel Replacement Cost?
Find out more about the cost of an electrical panel replacement! If your home is in need of a new electrical panel, you are probably wondering about the cost of an electrical panel replacement. After all, the cost of this service can vary quite a bit, and the final bill may impact your home improvement […]