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 […]
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 […]
Project Spotlight: EV Home Charger Installation
See What This Homeowner Had to Say About Her EV Home Charger Installation We often talk about the benefits of an EV home charger installation here at TCA Electric. If you own an electric vehicle, the cost savings, environmental impact, and convenience are all powerful benefits that this service can bring. But you don’t have […]
Is 100 Amps Enough to Power a House?
If Your Home Uses a 100 Amp Panel, It’s Likely Time to Upgrade While many homeowners have chosen to upgrade, homes in Vancouver still commonly make use of 100-amp electrical panels to supply power to their residents. However, those with 100-amp panels may have noticed signs that their panels aren’t keeping up anymore with the […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Insider’s Guide to Multi-Family EV Charger Installations
How to Get the Most from Multi-Family EV Charging EV charging stations are all about convenience, energy efficiency, and cost savings. With such a focus on speed and efficiency, it can be tempting to dive right into a multi-family EV charging project in the hopes that quicker installation will lead to faster savings. But what […]
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 […]
Qualifying Questions Your EV Installer Should Be Asking
Need an EV Charger Installed? Here’s What You Should Be Asking As leading EV charging experts here in Vancouver, we’re here to tell you there’s much more to EV charger installation than you might think. This service takes careful planning to make your charging experience as convenient as possible—ensuring you get the right charge from […]
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 […]