Electric Car Charging Stations

The Future of Solar Power is Here

2020-03-09T16:34:07+00:00September 18th, 2017|

Insights from 2017 Solar Power International Conference We just returned from this year’s Solar Power International Conference inspired and a little tired after spending three full days learning and networking with leaders in the solar power industry. What struck us most about the event was its sheer size, more than 20,000 people attended this year’s [...]

New Electric Car Charging Stations Connect Vancouver Island

2020-03-09T16:34:11+00:00August 7th, 2015|

The Regional District of Nanaimo is plugging in with 12 electric vehicle charging stations around the region. Their planning grant was provided by the Community Charging Infrastructure Fund and Plug-In BC, which has been supporting a province-wide network of electric vehicle charging stations in 2012-2013. Electric vehicles (EVs) are not yet common on Vancouver Island," [...]

May Newsletter: Spring Roundup

2020-03-09T16:34:11+00:00August 7th, 2015|

  Welcome to Spring! It's great to see the sun out again, and feel the temperature warming up. We've had a busy few months, recently finishing up several solar electric installations with the Comox Valley Regional District. Read the story here... It's also time to start thinking about the cost-effective and highly efficient option of [...]

New Terratek Service: Certified Energy Management

2020-03-09T16:34:11+00:00August 7th, 2015|

Terratek is pleased to announce the recent qualification of principal Scott Fleenor as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM). This designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated high levels of experience, competence and proficiency in the energy management profession. "It allows us to further help our customers save energy," says Scott. "We can now break down a [...]

Campbell River “Family Energy Challenge” Heats Up

2020-03-09T16:34:12+00:00August 6th, 2015|

Residents in Campbell River are vying for five spots in the city's Energy Challenge, which will video document 30 days of energy efficient home challenges and turn those clips into a film about the project. After a series of interviews with families of all ages, the chosen five families will film their intent to conserve [...]

Surrey, Vancouver and Colwood in Earth Hour City Challenge

2020-03-09T16:34:12+00:00August 6th, 2015|

The Earth Hour City Challenge initiative has been created to celebrate cities that are taking amazing steps towards a 100% renewable future. The jury has selected 17 cities and municipalities that have shown an extraordinary will to support this transition. Amongst the competition are the City of Vancouver, the City of Surrey and the City of Colwood. Cast [...]

Come Down and See Us at the BC Home and Garden Show

2020-03-09T16:34:12+00:00August 6th, 2015|

We will be at the BC Home and Garden Show, at BC Place in Vancouver from Feb. 20 - Feb. 24. Stop by and get information on renewable energy options for your home or business, check out our energy monitor display and enter to win! Show times: Wednesday Feb. 20: 4pm - 9pm Thursday, Feb. 21: 12pm  - 9pm [...]

New Incentives for Mulit-Unit Residential EV Charging Stations

2020-03-09T16:34:13+00:00August 6th, 2015|

Effective February 8th, 2013, property owners of Multi-Unit Residential Buildings and Mixed Use Residential Buildings (MURBs) can apply for incentives through LiveSmart BC for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. Incentives covering 80% of eligible procurement and installation costs incurred prior to March 31st, 2013 (up to $4,500 max per station) are available. Stations [...]

February Trade Shows, Upcoming Solar Seminar, EV Incentives and More!

2020-03-09T16:34:13+00:00August 6th, 2015|

February is a busy month for us! We'll have a booth at three upcoming trade shows, including a seminar presentation at BUILDEX on Feb. 13, about building with solar, in partnership with the City of Vancouver and Naikoon Contracting.   Stop by our booth at any of the events below and you can enter on-site [...]