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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
