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Electrify Your Workplace: The Compelling Case for Installing EV Chargers

Why You Should Consider a Workplace EV Charger Installation  Business owners must continuously evaluate ways to make their business more efficient, make employees and customers happy, and add revenue wherever possible. When it comes to commercial upgrades and equipment investments, a workplace EV charger installation can accomplish each of these goals—and more. At TCA Electric, […]

Juicing Up: The Rise of Electric Vehicles and EV Charging in Canada

As EVs Thrive, EV Charging Station Installation Is More Important Than Ever Electric vehicles have come a long way over the last couple decades. Tesla vehicles first reached customers in 2008, while the 2010s saw constant improvements in both products and sales, with many automakers joining the EV revolution. Throughout this time, Canada has continuously […]

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Pigtailing: The Cost Effective Alternative to Replacing Aluminum Wiring

The Cost of a Full Aluminum Wiring Replacement Can Be Prohibitive. Here’s an Alternative! Aluminum wiring was once seen as the future of electricity. However, as houses were built using this lower-cost alternative to copper, the risks quickly became apparent. Today, aluminum wiring is a fire hazard in many homes and multifamily strata built between […]

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Is a Smart Electrical Panel Right for You?

Here’s Why You Should Consider a Smart Electrical Panel With more and more homeowners adding new devices and technologies to their home, such as appliances, EV chargers, and home automation, panel upgrades have become increasingly necessary here in Vancouver. But much like other home technologies, new functionalities have helped electrical panels take a step forward […]

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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 […]