Grid-tied Power

In the Press: Commercial Clients See the Light with Solar Energy in the Lower Mainland

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

Article by Peter Caulfield, as published in the Journal of Commerce The City of Vancouver and many other Lower Mainland municipalities have passed bylaws that encourage the use of solar energy. However, many people in B.C.'s construction industry still don't know how solar works or its benefits. Seminar W08 Incorporating Solar Into New Builds within [...]

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 [...]

EV Charging Station Incentive for Vancouver Parking Lots

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

Retailers in Vancouver with customer parking lots could be eligible for a Level 2 EV charging station incentive, available now until December 31, from the City of Vancouver. The city, and many other municipalities in BC, are currently moving towards deploying charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Stay a step-ahead with these high visible marketing opportunities, and showcase your business [...]

Time is Running Out on Livesmart Incentives for BC Residents

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

LiveSmart BC incentives for homeowners installing electric vehicle charging stations and/or net-metered solar electric systems will be wrapping up the end of March, 2013, so make sure to take advantage of their availability. We can help walk you through the process so contact us if you considering either of these home installations. EV Charging Stations: [...]

Livesmart Incentives for Solar Colwood – Get Them Before They’re Gone!

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

Solar Colwood incentives are currently doubling up with Livesmart BC incentives for homeowners looking to install electric vehicle charging stations or combination charging stations and PV systems on residential homes. The Livesmart BC incentives won't be available after March 31 of this year, so now is the time to make the most of them! Below [...]

A Residential Solar Electric Slideshow

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

Check out our slideshow of a recent residential solar electric project we completed in the Comox Valley. We installed a 2.76 kw PV array next to our prior two collector solar hot water installation on a home in Courtenay that was undergoing a significant renovation. Make sure to click on the "show info" button on the top [...]

Duncan Home Showcases Solar Electric

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

The journey to carbon zero has been a productive one for Sandy McPherson and Alan Philip. The couple began investing in a more sustainable home after moving from the Saanich Peninsula to Duncan, BC, a few years ago. As they settled in, they began looking at a variety of renewable energy options before deciding on [...]

2012 Sustainabuild Overview

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

We recently attended the 2012 Sustainabuild conference in Vancouver, at the Hyatt Regency, and had the privilege of listening to some fascinating presentations about the growth and innovation of the sustainable building industry in Vancouver and around the world. The first presentation of the day provided an insightful look at the shift in the design and [...]