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How Pigtailing Aluminum Wiring Can Reduce Insurance Liability

Pigtailing or Replacing Aluminum Wiring May Make Your Home Safer At TCA Electric, we recently completed a multi-family electrical project that included making changes to aluminum wiring in the building in order to lower the fire risk and reduce insurance liability. We accomplished this through a method called “pigtailing,” which mitigates many of the risks […]

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BC Electric Car Rebates

Apply for a BC Electric Car and Charger Rebate to Maximize Savings One major reason why many Canadians have made the switch from gas- to electric-powered vehicles is the savings potential. Charging an electric vehicle generally costs less than filling up at the pump, and when you pair EV ownership with a home EV charger […]

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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover an Electrical Panel Replacement?

Learn More About How and When Homeowners Insurance May Cover an Electrical Panel Replacement For many homeowners, the cost to upgrade an electrical panel is one of the more significant expenses they may face when it comes to electrical work on their home. This can make it difficult to finance these projects, even though it’s […]

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Project Spotlight: Generator Installation & Load Sharing for EV Charger

TCA Completed a Generator, Hot Tub, and Load Sharing Installation for This Client! The best electricians are those with the experience and know-how to solve complicated installation challenges for clients. At TCA Electric, we often do this while coordinating with many moving parts of a project, from installing multiple components and devices to working around […]

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Multifamily EV Charger Installation: Take Advantage of Rebates

EV Charger Installation Has Gotten Much More Affordable EV charger installation is a great way to upgrade a multifamily building with sustainable, forward-thinking infrastructure that will attract green-minded tenants. With more and more Canadian drivers switching to electric vehicles, this is an increasingly important subset of potential tenants to appeal to.  However, while owners of […]

closeup of a BC EV attached to a charger paid for using a rebate

Your 2023 BC EV Charger Rebate Options

Interested in an EV Charger? You Have Many Rebate Options! EV charging stations have been heavily incentivized throughout Vancouver and British Columbia as a whole. This has helped push Canada’s EV adoption farther than ever, but there’s still a long way to go. Because of the continued demand for electric car adoption, BC continues to […]