New Strata Property Act Makes EV Charging More Accessible in BC While EV charging itself can be straightforward, there are sometimes other obstacles to installing the needed infrastructure to charge electric vehicles. For multifamily property owners and residents, significant upgrades to a building or complex require approval by the strata corporation. This can potentially create […]
The Fleet EV Charging Rebates You Need to Know About
BC’s EV Charging Rebates Extend to Company Vehicles & Fleets As we’ve covered previously, workplace EV chargers make a lot of sense for many businesses. Those with company vehicles can charge to save on gas, while storefronts can provide parking for EV-owning customers and employees alike. Rebates can help to cover these chargers—but the EV […]
Start Your Career as a Journeyperson Electrician or Electrician Apprentice
TCA Is Hiring! Here’s Why Now Is a Great Time to Apply for Jobs as a Journeyman or Electrician Apprentice At TCA Electric, we’ve built a talented team of licensed and qualified electricians from the ground up. We’re frequently looking for applications from talented professionals in our industry, particularly journeyman applicants, as well as those […]
Electrify Your Workplace: The Compelling Case for Installing EV Chargers
Why You Should Consider a Workplace EV Charger Installation Business owners must continuously evaluate ways to make their business more efficient, make employees and customers happy, and add revenue wherever possible. When it comes to commercial upgrades and equipment investments, a workplace EV charger installation can accomplish each of these goals—and more. At TCA Electric, […]
Rev Up Your Savings: Top BC EV Charger Rebates for 2023
EV Charger Rebates in BC Are Making EV Ownership More Affordable Than Ever When it comes to EV charger rebates, BC continues to lead the charge in Canada—literally! British Columbia has robust rebate offerings that help to reduce the upfront cost of installing an EV charger, whether you’re the owner of a single-family home, a […]
Juicing Up: The Rise of Electric Vehicles and EV Charging in Canada
As EVs Thrive, EV Charging Station Installation Is More Important Than Ever Electric vehicles have come a long way over the last couple decades. Tesla vehicles first reached customers in 2008, while the 2010s saw constant improvements in both products and sales, with many automakers joining the EV revolution. Throughout this time, Canada has continuously […]
Pigtailing: The Cost Effective Alternative to Replacing Aluminum Wiring
The Cost of a Full Aluminum Wiring Replacement Can Be Prohibitive. Here’s an Alternative! Aluminum wiring was once seen as the future of electricity. However, as houses were built using this lower-cost alternative to copper, the risks quickly became apparent. Today, aluminum wiring is a fire hazard in many homes and multifamily strata built between […]
Do You Need 200 Amp Service for an EV Charger?
In Many Cases, Upgrading to 200 Amp Service Will Be Necessary As electric vehicles have continued to sweep through Canada, more and more homeowners have taken steps toward EV ownership. This includes making plans to install home EV chargers in order to make charging as affordable and convenient as possible. However, the power demands may […]
Is a Smart Electrical Panel Right for You?
Here’s Why You Should Consider a Smart Electrical Panel With more and more homeowners adding new devices and technologies to their home, such as appliances, EV chargers, and home automation, panel upgrades have become increasingly necessary here in Vancouver. But much like other home technologies, new functionalities have helped electrical panels take a step forward […]
Key Questions an EV Charging Installer Should be Asking You
Here Are the Questions Your EV Charger Installer Will Need You to Answer As a top EV charger installer in Vancouver, we’re well-versed in helping our EV charging customers get the most from their charging experience. That means making sure our customers get the right charger that provides the right amount of charge to meet […]