TCA Is Hiring! Here’s Why Now Is a Great Time to Apply for Jobs as a Journeyman or Electrician Apprentice At TCA Electric, we’ve built a talented team of licensed and qualified electricians from the ground up. We’re frequently looking for applications from talented professionals in our industry, particularly journeyman applicants, as well as those […]
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, […]
Rev Up Your Savings: Top BC EV Charger Rebates for 2023
EV Charger Rebates in BC Are Making EV Ownership More Affordable Than Ever When it comes to EV charger rebates, BC continues to lead the charge in Canada—literally! British Columbia has robust rebate offerings that help to reduce the upfront cost of installing an EV charger, whether you’re the owner of a single-family home, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Do You Need 200 Amp Service for an EV Charger?
In Many Cases, Upgrading to 200 Amp Service Will Be Necessary As electric vehicles have continued to sweep through Canada, more and more homeowners have taken steps toward EV ownership. This includes making plans to install home EV chargers in order to make charging as affordable and convenient as possible. However, the power demands may […]
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 […]
Key Questions an EV Charging Installer Should be Asking You
Here Are the Questions Your EV Charger Installer Will Need You to Answer As a top EV charger installer in Vancouver, we’re well-versed in helping our EV charging customers get the most from their charging experience. That means making sure our customers get the right charger that provides the right amount of charge to meet […]
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 […]
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 […]