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How Do I Make Money on Solar as a Homeowner
Area homeowners considering a transition to solar certainly acknowledge the good they will do for the environment. They also realize that they will contribute to Alberta’s plan to achieve a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Further, they appreciate the fact that solar will provide them with a...
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11.5kW level 2 chargers for the City of Wetaskiwin
It’s the spring of 2024, and sales for EV vehicles appear to be down. However, BLDG has experienced a significant increase in inquiry volume for EV charger installations for homes, commercial use, condo complexes, and even municipalities. The need to build reliable charging infrastructure is key...
Motorized Blinds for Windows | What Homeowners Need to Look For
A home cannot be considered a modern home if it still has manual blinds. It’s up there with rotary phones and cast iron radiators. Consequently, homeowners seeking an efficiency upgrade to manipulate natural light may look towards motorized blinds for windows. If you’re among them, you might be...
Lutron Blinds and Shades vs the Competitors
Who knew that choice of motorized shades could be such a contentious topic? It indeed is, and through the years, online forums have lit up as homeowners and contractors alike ask for feedback on which system is best. The theme is fairly consistent, with Lutron leading the way in nearly every...
Sivoia QS Triathlon Installation | All-in-One Shading Solution
Homeowners across Western Canada seek to leverage natural light, which is bountiful in regions such as Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and the BC Southern Interior. Doing so reduces reliance on electrical lighting systems from dawn until dusk. Sunlight management also plays an important role in...
Lutron Alisse + Palladiom Wall Controls for Luxury Homes
Keypads to control lighting systems (artificial light · shades · blinds) aren’t what they used to be. Armed with web-enabled tech, AI, and machine learning, they offer functionality you expect to find in the annals of NASA headquarters! However, some of these advancements in technology have come...
Lutron RadioRA3 SUNNATA + Pico Controls for Modern Homes
New construction homes and those needing modernization upgrades are looking towards Western Canada’s leading manufacturer of smart home automation products - Lutron. You can learn more about their robust suite of recommended automation systems. The intent of today’s article, however, is to shine a...
Can Palladiom Shade Installation Make Sustainability Sexy?
Homeowners are opting out of curtains and traditional blinds to move towards automated shades. The latter offers better manipulation of natural light to work with the sun’s ever-changing position, reducing the need to rely on electricity to illuminate spaces in a home by day. Shades offer further...
11.5kW level 2 chargers for the City of Wetaskiwin
It’s the spring of 2024, and sales for EV vehicles appear to be down. However, BLDG has experienced a significant increase in inquiry volume for EV charger installations for homes, commercial use, condo complexes, and even municipalities. The need to build reliable charging infrastructure is key...
Portable DC Fast Charging for Carmacks
BLDG regularly installs EV chargers for a variety of applications: fleet charging, parking lots, city streets, car dealerships, and condo units. We recently completed a project for Carmacks Construction that is the first of its kind in Canada: the installation of a portable DC Fast Charger by...
Flo Charger Install for Gescan
Gescan is a wholesaler of electrical products in Edmonton and BLDG often sources parts and products from them for a variety of Industrial, Commercial, MRO & Residential projects. The branch management team asked BLDG to install two Core+ Max 19.2kW Level 2 EV Chargers by Flo in their parking...
Bosch DC Fast Charger + Siemens Level 2 Chargers for Dealership: GO Kia (Go Auto Group)
BLDG experience with installing charging stations has broadened in the last two years as we have become familiar with several products on the market. GO Kia hired us to install a series of chargers to its dealership grounds including a EV3000 Bosch DC Fast Charger. The benefit to the dealership...
Motorized Blinds for Windows | What Homeowners Need to Look For
A home cannot be considered a modern home if it still has manual blinds. It’s up there with rotary phones and cast iron radiators. Consequently, homeowners seeking an efficiency upgrade to manipulate natural light may look towards motorized blinds for windows. If you’re among them, you might be...
Lutron Blinds and Shades vs the Competitors
Who knew that choice of motorized shades could be such a contentious topic? It indeed is, and through the years, online forums have lit up as homeowners and contractors alike ask for feedback on which system is best. The theme is fairly consistent, with Lutron leading the way in nearly every...
Sivoia QS Triathlon Installation | All-in-One Shading Solution
Homeowners across Western Canada seek to leverage natural light, which is bountiful in regions such as Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and the BC Southern Interior. Doing so reduces reliance on electrical lighting systems from dawn until dusk. Sunlight management also plays an important role in...
Lutron Alisse + Palladiom Wall Controls for Luxury Homes
Keypads to control lighting systems (artificial light · shades · blinds) aren’t what they used to be. Armed with web-enabled tech, AI, and machine learning, they offer functionality you expect to find in the annals of NASA headquarters! However, some of these advancements in technology have come...
Lutron RadioRA3 SUNNATA + Pico Controls for Modern Homes
New construction homes and those needing modernization upgrades are looking towards Western Canada’s leading manufacturer of smart home automation products - Lutron. You can learn more about their robust suite of recommended automation systems. The intent of today’s article, however, is to shine a...
Can Palladiom Shade Installation Make Sustainability Sexy?
Homeowners are opting out of curtains and traditional blinds to move towards automated shades. The latter offers better manipulation of natural light to work with the sun’s ever-changing position, reducing the need to rely on electricity to illuminate spaces in a home by day. Shades offer further...
Why Choose Lutron for Smart Home Automation
The “smart home” concept is rooted in automation. This automation is made possible via the Internet of Things (IoT), which is a term used to describe a network of physical objects (“things”) that you normally find in a home. These objects are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies...
11.5kW level 2 chargers for the City of Wetaskiwin
It’s the spring of 2024, and sales for EV vehicles appear to be down. However, BLDG has experienced a significant increase in inquiry volume for EV charger installations for homes, commercial use, condo complexes, and even municipalities. The need to build reliable charging infrastructure is key...
Portable DC Fast Charging for Carmacks
BLDG regularly installs EV chargers for a variety of applications: fleet charging, parking lots, city streets, car dealerships, and condo units. We recently completed a project for Carmacks Construction that is the first of its kind in Canada: the installation of a portable DC Fast Charger by...
Flo Charger Install for Gescan
Gescan is a wholesaler of electrical products in Edmonton and BLDG often sources parts and products from them for a variety of Industrial, Commercial, MRO & Residential projects. The branch management team asked BLDG to install two Core+ Max 19.2kW Level 2 EV Chargers by Flo in their parking...
Bosch DC Fast Charger + Siemens Level 2 Chargers for Dealership: GO Kia (Go Auto Group)
BLDG experience with installing charging stations has broadened in the last two years as we have become familiar with several products on the market. GO Kia hired us to install a series of chargers to its dealership grounds including a EV3000 Bosch DC Fast Charger. The benefit to the dealership...
Solar PV Installation for home in Beaumont
We say it a lot – Edmonton is a great place to generate power from the sun. Depending on the angle and size of your roof, it is both realistic for homeowners to completely offset their energy bill, earn money back from the grid, and earn carbon credits. BLDG was asked to install a 13.65kW solar...
Solar Install for a home with a more extreme A-Frame
Not all roofs have the idyllic angle and south-facing direction for perfectly efficient solar energy production. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t design a system that works and looks great. For this homeowner we installed a system with a 10 kW inverter and east/west facing solar modules. Their...
Bee-Clean Maintenance Gets a 60kW Commercial Solar System + Electrical Service Upgrade
As a general electrical contractor in Edmonton, our team of electricians split their time between projects such as solar PV systems, EV charger installations, electrical construction or service upgrades. This recent project for Bee-Clean is a good example of the types of commercial projects we...
Residential Electrical Contracting Project: EV Charging + Solar Installation
This residential electrical project has been one of our most interesting. We were hired by a homeowner in the Wolf Willows neighbourhood of Edmonton to help them achieve their goal of powering their home and EV entirely with solar. Project Strategy Solar Component: This was a larger home with a...
Portable and Scalable Commercial Solar PV System for Carmacks Construction
BLDG has served as an electrical contractor for Carmacks Construction for several years now, and we have had the opportunity to work on a range of projects, from EV fleet charging, building automation, electrical upgrades, and new electrical construction projects. We recently were asked to plan...
Home Solar PV System Install + Panel Upgrade
We recently installed an 8.3kW solar PV system for this homeowner. This assignment was a unique solar project because the client required a panel upgrade to accept the solar production. Secondly, they had limited south-facing roof space to work with, which is of course, not as optimal for solar...
Edmonton Elementary School gets an Energy Efficient LED Lighting Upgrade
BLDG Electric was recently contracted to update the lighting system at St. Martin Elementary school. The project scope included a complete design of the lighting and lighting control system, providing a specification for the lights, and supplying and installing the products. LED Lighting Upgrade...
FLO CoRe+ Level 2 EV Charger Installation Project
Amongst several other green and energy-efficient initiatives, our client has recently made a push to promote and support electric vehicles as part of their wide range of fleet vehicles. During a pilot project 2 years ago, we previously installed two Level 2 EV Chargers at their Nisku and Calgary...
Residential Solar Installation Project for one of Edmonton’s only Net Zero Passive House
Residential Solar Power Installation One of our Edmonton clients had the vision to build a passive home that required no gas line, relying solely on alternative heating technologies like Geothermal Exchange and Solar Thermal energy. In fact, by building to passive home standards, the client’s hope...
Building Automation Services for Commercial Construction Company
Distech Controls Installation We were pleased to help Carmacks Enterprises during the Fall of 2019 by programming and installing this unique controller by Distech. For this project, we created a plug timer controller for our client’s fleet of snowplows. The Problem As a company, Carmacks was...
Distech Controls EC-BOS-8 – Applications + Features + Benefits
Distech Controls is an industry leader in intelligent building solutions. Among their products is the EC-BOS-8, an access control solution that offers integrated control, supervision, data logging, alarming, scheduling and network management capabilities. Armed with web connectivity and...
Distech Controls – Features + Benefits for Building Automation Services
Building automation is no longer considered a luxury as occupants and tenants have come to expect the comforts, efficiencies, savings, and security that it affords. Of course, given the fact that you’re searching for information about Distech Controls, a leader in building automation solutions,...
11.5kW level 2 chargers for the City of Wetaskiwin
It’s the spring of 2024, and sales for EV vehicles appear to be down. However, BLDG has experienced a significant increase in inquiry volume for EV charger installations for homes, commercial use, condo complexes, and even municipalities. The need to build reliable charging infrastructure is key...
Bosch DC Fast Charger + Siemens Level 2 Chargers for Dealership: GO Kia (Go Auto Group)
BLDG experience with installing charging stations has broadened in the last two years as we have become familiar with several products on the market. GO Kia hired us to install a series of chargers to its dealership grounds including a EV3000 Bosch DC Fast Charger. The benefit to the dealership...
EV Charger Installation for Car Dealerships in Edmonton
An integral part of the Canadian federal government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions is the mandate that vehicles powered solely by gas will no longer be available on the market as of 2035. That means the country only has a decade to prepare for the largest transition the auto industry has seen...
EV Charger Installation Permit Requirements 2024
At the end of 2023, the federal government unveiled its plans to reduce carbon emissions across Canada. Within the agenda, is the new mandate that vehicles solely powered by gas will no longer be available on the market as of 2035. The clock is ticking quickly, and households along with businesses...
How to Plan for EV Installation at Your Condo Building
Do you own or manage a multifamily property in Edmonton or Northern Alberta? If so, you have seen the demand for on-premises electric vehicle (EV) charging stations rise with increases in occupant EV ownership. Consequently, the presence and number of EV chargers may play a positive role in future...
Residential Electrical Contracting Project: EV Charging + Solar Installation
This residential electrical project has been one of our most interesting. We were hired by a homeowner in the Wolf Willows neighbourhood of Edmonton to help them achieve their goal of powering their home and EV entirely with solar. Project Strategy Solar Component: This was a larger home with a...
What to Know Before Asking for an EV Charger Installation Quote
The number of electric vehicle (EV) owners in Edmonton is skyrocketing into 2023 and beyond. A recent survey by the Alberta Motor Association (AMA) has found that 96% of EV owners in the province would buy another one in a heartbeat. Not only is everyone coming to terms with the economic and...
Porsche Taycan EV Charger Installation for Edmonton Homeowner
The Porsche Taycan is simply a fantastic EV sports car. It looks phenomenal inside and out and charges up to 19.2 kW/h (80A) on a Level 2 connection! With that said, being able to charge that quickly is only possible if you have a service and charging unit that can deliver that kind of power...
EvoCharge Level 2 Charger and Solar Installation for Edmonton Residential Home
Whether BLDG is working on a Net Zero construction project, EV or Solar installation, our specialty is to deliver effective custom power solutions in the trickiest environments. Recently we were asked to install a Level 2 that could be used by two vehicles in the future. We went with the...
EV Rebate Incentives for Alberta Drivers 2023
Alberta was the only province with a year-over-year decline in gasoline prices (-6.4%) to begin in 2023. Meanwhile, electricity prices in Alberta fell 45.6% over the exact same period, which means that it costs Alberta drivers who charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home a lot less. This...
Motorized Blinds for Windows | What Homeowners Need to Look For
A home cannot be considered a modern home if it still has manual blinds. It’s up there with rotary phones and cast iron radiators. Consequently, homeowners seeking an efficiency upgrade to manipulate natural light may look towards motorized blinds for windows. If you’re among them, you might be...
Lutron Blinds and Shades vs the Competitors
Who knew that choice of motorized shades could be such a contentious topic? It indeed is, and through the years, online forums have lit up as homeowners and contractors alike ask for feedback on which system is best. The theme is fairly consistent, with Lutron leading the way in nearly every...
Sivoia QS Triathlon Installation | All-in-One Shading Solution
Homeowners across Western Canada seek to leverage natural light, which is bountiful in regions such as Edmonton, Northern Alberta, and the BC Southern Interior. Doing so reduces reliance on electrical lighting systems from dawn until dusk. Sunlight management also plays an important role in...
Lutron Alisse + Palladiom Wall Controls for Luxury Homes
Keypads to control lighting systems (artificial light · shades · blinds) aren’t what they used to be. Armed with web-enabled tech, AI, and machine learning, they offer functionality you expect to find in the annals of NASA headquarters! However, some of these advancements in technology have come...
Lutron RadioRA3 SUNNATA + Pico Controls for Modern Homes
New construction homes and those needing modernization upgrades are looking towards Western Canada’s leading manufacturer of smart home automation products - Lutron. You can learn more about their robust suite of recommended automation systems. The intent of today’s article, however, is to shine a...
Can Palladiom Shade Installation Make Sustainability Sexy?
Homeowners are opting out of curtains and traditional blinds to move towards automated shades. The latter offers better manipulation of natural light to work with the sun’s ever-changing position, reducing the need to rely on electricity to illuminate spaces in a home by day. Shades offer further...
EV Charger Installation for Car Dealerships in Edmonton
An integral part of the Canadian federal government’s plan to reduce carbon emissions is the mandate that vehicles powered solely by gas will no longer be available on the market as of 2035. That means the country only has a decade to prepare for the largest transition the auto industry has seen...
How Do I Make Money on Solar as a Homeowner
Area homeowners considering a transition to solar certainly acknowledge the good they will do for the environment. They also realize that they will contribute to Alberta’s plan to achieve a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Further, they appreciate the fact that solar will provide them with a...
EV Charger Installation Permit Requirements 2024
At the end of 2023, the federal government unveiled its plans to reduce carbon emissions across Canada. Within the agenda, is the new mandate that vehicles solely powered by gas will no longer be available on the market as of 2035. The clock is ticking quickly, and households along with businesses...
How to Plan for EV Installation at Your Condo Building
Do you own or manage a multifamily property in Edmonton or Northern Alberta? If so, you have seen the demand for on-premises electric vehicle (EV) charging stations rise with increases in occupant EV ownership. Consequently, the presence and number of EV chargers may play a positive role in future...
Awesome New Solar Installation Project in Kivimaa-Moonlight Bay, Saskatchewan
BLDG was recently selected to handle a unique solar project that was somewhat removed from the Edmonton city limits. We were hired for a unique job in Kivimaa-Moonlight Bay, Saskatchewan. Our client had constructed a workshop on his property with solar planned out during the design phase. Our...
Residential Level 2 EV Charger Giveaway for Edmonton
Residential EV Charger Giveaway We have teamed up with DAD Sales to giveaway a Level 2 EV Charger! Hire BLDG Electric to supply and install an EV Charger at your home before June 30, 2021, and you will be entered into the draw to receive your Level 2 EV Charging equipment for free! You can get in...
Residential Solar Panel Installation Project
BLDG recently installed 7.2kW solar system on a client’s roof in Edmonton. The goal was simple. The client wished to offset their entire electrical consumption, as well as future proof their home for potential electric vehicle charging. BLDG worked with the client to design an array that would...
Solar PV Installation for home in Beaumont
We say it a lot – Edmonton is a great place to generate power from the sun. Depending on the angle and size of your roof, it is both realistic for homeowners to completely offset their energy bill, earn money back from the grid, and earn carbon credits. BLDG was asked to install a 13.65kW solar...
Solar Install for a home with a more extreme A-Frame
Not all roofs have the idyllic angle and south-facing direction for perfectly efficient solar energy production. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t design a system that works and looks great. For this homeowner we installed a system with a 10 kW inverter and east/west facing solar modules. Their...
How Do I Make Money on Solar as a Homeowner
Area homeowners considering a transition to solar certainly acknowledge the good they will do for the environment. They also realize that they will contribute to Alberta’s plan to achieve a carbon-neutral economy by 2050. Further, they appreciate the fact that solar will provide them with a...
Bee-Clean Maintenance Gets a 60kW Commercial Solar System + Electrical Service Upgrade
As a general electrical contractor in Edmonton, our team of electricians split their time between projects such as solar PV systems, EV charger installations, electrical construction or service upgrades. This recent project for Bee-Clean is a good example of the types of commercial projects we...
How Do I Know if My Property or Building is Right for Solar?
As we enter 2024, well over 43,000 solar (PV) energy installations are affixed upon residential, commercial and industrial rooftops across Canada, providing power directly to those properties. The country’s current solar capacity (maximum amount of electricity the system can produce under ideal...
Portable and Scalable Commercial Solar PV System for Carmacks Construction
BLDG has served as an electrical contractor for Carmacks Construction for several years now, and we have had the opportunity to work on a range of projects, from EV fleet charging, building automation, electrical upgrades, and new electrical construction projects. We recently were asked to plan...
Top Tax Incentives for Solar 2024
At BLDG Electric, we work diligently to understand and keep property owners informed about financial incentives for adding or transitioning to solar power. There’s another piece of the incentive puzzle that Edmonton and Northern AB building owners and developers need to know about as we move...
Home Solar PV System Install + Panel Upgrade
We recently installed an 8.3kW solar PV system for this homeowner. This assignment was a unique solar project because the client required a panel upgrade to accept the solar production. Secondly, they had limited south-facing roof space to work with, which is of course, not as optimal for solar...
How to Plan for Residential Solar in Edmonton and Northern AB
Your household has decided it wants to do its part to help achieve Northern Alberta’s and Edmonton’s Energy Transition Strategy & Action Plan. This plan calls for homeowners to transition to solar energy and heating. This is accomplished via the installation of photovoltaic cells, also known...
How Can I Make Money on Carbon Credits Using My Solar System?
You’ve heard rumblings about carbon credits from green home owners throughout Central and Northern Alberta of late. You’ve heard that there is money to be made by leveraging a solar installation, yet have received little clarity on how to make that happen. Consequently, you’ve procrastinated on...