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Vancouver EV Charger Installations: Why a Panel Upgrade Might be Unnecessary

Some Vancouver Homeowners Need a Panel Upgrade Before EV Charger Installation—but You May Have Other Options While EV chargers are a popular home upgrade, especially for those who have recently purchased an electric vehicle, an installation may not always be simple. Some Vancouver homeowners may not have the available power to support a new EV […]

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Navigating the BC Hydro Alliance Program for Greater Energy Savings

Work with BC Hydro Alliance Members for Rebates & More Our team at TCA Electric is proud to officially be BC Hydro Alliance members. This program was created to form a network of energy efficiency trade professionals in order to connect customers with BC Hydro registered contractors, rebates, energy saving expertise, and more. By working […]

TCA electrician Michael Malihan during an electrical renovation

Project Spotlight: Vancouver Historical Renovation

The TCA Team Completed an Electrical Renovation in a Very Historic Building! Every electrical renovation presents its own unique twists, turns, and challenges. When working on historic buildings, however, those challenges can often be even more numerous—but successfully completing a project becomes all the more rewarding, as the history and character of the building can […]

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Project Spotlight: EV Charging Station Installation

See How Your Favourite EV Charging Station Contractors Came Through for This Client! As Vancouver’s leading EV charging station contractors, we love a good challenge here at TCA Electric. Multifamily housing complexes often present some of the most unique and interesting hurdles in order to complete an EV charger installation—and that’s why we love taking […]

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Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Electrician to Install LED Lighting

Here’s How to Make Sure You Have the Right Electrician for the Job LED lighting has been a popular upgrade for Vancouver homeowners in recent years. Not only does LED lighting illuminate a space, but it does so while providing excellent energy-efficiency, allowing for flexible use cases to suit any interior design, and lasting longer […]

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Electrical Work Gone Wrong: Common Mistakes When Hiring an Electrician

The Most Common Electrical Mistake? Hiring the Wrong Electrician! Our Electrical Work Gone Wrong series of blog posts takes a look at some of the dangerous issues we’ve seen during our work as Vancouver electricians. After seeing many electrical mishaps and cleaning up after poor workmanship over the years, we’ve realized many of these situations […]

Paneet Arranch on a Vancouver job as an apprentice electrician

Team Spotlight: Paneet Arranch, Apprentice Electrician

Meet Paneet, an Apprentice Electrician at TCA! Here at TCA Electric, we owe our success to our tight-knit team of electrical professionals. That team includes everyone from our most seasoned Vancouver electrician to the newest apprentice gaining valuable industry knowledge by working with our experienced professionals. In today’s Team Member Spotlight, we’re getting to know […]

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4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Electrician for a Remodel

Remodeling Your Home? Here’s How to Vet Your Electrician If you’re looking to rejuvenate and transform your Vancouver home, a remodel of the electrical systems throughout your house may be in order. Whether it’s new appliances, decorative lighting, or smart technology—or a combination of all these and more!—a home remodel can go a long way […]