Energy Efficiency

Renovating Your Home or Business

Renovating Your Home or Business

Renovating Your Home or Business: Top 10 Electrical Items When renovating your home or business it is expected that there will be things that pop us as the project progresses.  There are a few electrical items to address throughout the project that may actually save you money and time over the long haul….

Pro’s and Con’s of an Electric Vehicle

Pro’s and Con’s of an Electric Vehicle

Pro's and Con's Electric Vehicles Believe it or not, the EV or electric vehicle has been around since the 1900’s.  There are basically 3 types of electric vehicles available for consumers to buy today in Canada. BEV- Battery Electric Vehicle PHEV and HEVs– (Plug-In) Hybrid Electric Vehicle FCEV – Fuel-cell Electric Vehicle To find some examples of each here, with links to their respective OEM websites. There are some pro’s and con’s in owning an EV …

Often Overlooked Upgrades During a Remodel or Renovation

Often Overlooked Upgrades During a Remodel or Renovation

Often Overlooked Upgrades During a Remodel or Renovation That’s it!  You have decided that it’s now or never! We are going to complete a renovation project! While our intent is coming from the right place, more often or not we can get overwhelmed by the details. To prepare you for when this happens, keep in mind that there are common, and often overlooked upgrades during a remodel or renovation that one should consider to save …

Are your customers engaged when they enter your business?

Are your customers engaged when they enter your business?

Are your customers engaged when they enter your business?  There are many studies that suggest and prove the more you can keep your customers engaged when they enter your business; the more successful and profitable you will be.  Sounds easy!!! Ha! For those business owners out there who are currently trying to find ways to continuously improve their business know that this is not the easiest objective to achieve.  Regardless if you are a retail ..

Key Differences Between Fluorescent and LED Lighting

Key Differences Between Fluorescent and LED Lighting

Key Differences Between Fluorescent and LED Lighting When comparing Fluorescent and LED lighting there are a few major differences that the average home or business owner should be aware of.  The first and most obvious of these differences is the lifespan and the energy usage, however both are considerably more energy efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs. The standard LED can last 6 times longer that a fluorescent light bulb, bringing it in…