Emissions Reduction Alberta recently launched the Energy Savings for Business program on February 1, 2021, focusing on small to mid-size Alberta businesses and non-profits, to improve their efficiency and reduce emissions. This program will help Alberta businesses to reduce emissions, decrease...
Have you noticed your electrical bills increasing as you work from home during this pandemic? A study by Sense.com has shown a 22% increase in electrical consumption since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mid-day electrical consumption was the largest driving factor in this increase. From the...
TESLA HOME CAR CHARGER INSTALLATION IN EDMONTON A recent client was expecting his new Tesla Model Y to arrive later in the month. As the arrival date approached, he began to start looking at options for installing an EV charger in his home. The Problem: After looking around at different...
Tenant improvements relate to upgrades made to commercial buildings to accommodate the needs of occupants in addition to municipal, provincial, and federal requirements. They typically include the updates and retrofitting of floor and wall coverings, ceilings, roofing, partitions, HVAC, lighting,...
In a recent home automation study, it was found that over 80 percent of Canadians are well aware of smart home products, yet only 16 percent report having installed them in their own residence. In the United States, household penetration is nearly 20% and is forecast to reach about 39% over the...
A big transition happened for residential electrical contractors in Edmonton when circuit breakers replaced fuses in homes back in 1935. It revolutionized the management of household electricity overnight. Since then there have certainly been advancements, yet nothing as transformative as what...
You’ve heard about the recent updates to Edmonton’s Residential Solar Rebate Program (if not, click here) and your interest has peaked as you consider harnessing solar energy for your home. However, you remain on the fence about installing panels on your roof. Yes, it’s a significant investment,...
Are you still on the fence about retrofitting your Edmonton home to leverage solar power? We understand the resistance to change, and when Jason Kenney’s United Conservative Party froze Alberta’s solar rebate program this summer you may have paused your ambition to install solar panels on your...
By definition, a building automation system (BAS) is a term representing the automatic centralized control of a property’s HVAC, lighting, and other electrical systems. The adoption for BAS has increased as an answer to solve segmented contracting models that leave property owners and managers...
You already know the core benefits of electric vehicle (EV) ownership. It complements your household’s eco-friendly practices and helps reduce your carbon footprint on the road. But as of the spring of 2019 the prospect got a lot more lucrative. In March, the federal government announced a new...
