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Electrical guides for Vancouver homeowners and businesses
In-depth articles from Electric Hero's Certified BC Master Electricians on panel upgrades, EV chargers, renovations, safety, solar, strata projects, and everything in between - all written for the way we actually build and live across Metro Vancouver.
Featured · Commercial
BC Hydro BEDI 2.0: Invitation-Only Funding for Commercial Electrical Upgrades
BC Hydro's BEDI 2.0 program can now cover up to 100% of eligible electrical and energy efficiency upgrades for qualifying businesses - but it is invitation-only and not offered in every region. Here is what Metro Vancouver owners and property managers need to know before they start budgeting.
Commercial
Commercial Power Upgrades: Increasing Your Service Capacity in Metro Vancouver
When your equipment, your tenant mix, or your EV charging plan outgrows the panel, a commercial power upgrade is the unlock. Here is what a proper service capacity increase looks like across Metro Vancouver.
EV Chargers
EV Charger Installation in Vancouver: Cost, Permits, and Rebates
A Level 2 home charger is the difference between waking up full every morning and living at public stations. Here is what a proper install in Metro Vancouver looks like.
Older Homes
Knob-and-Tube Wiring in Vancouver Homes: Should You Replace It?
Character homes from Kitsilano to Burnaby Heights are beautiful. The wiring behind their plaster walls is often 90 years old. Here is what to do about it.
Renovations
The Electrical Checklist Every Vancouver Home Renovation Needs
The best renovation you do is the one you only pay for once. Get the electrical scope right on day one and you save yourself from opening finished walls later.
Safety
Ten Electrical Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
Most residential electrical fires give you warning before they start. Here are the ten signs to take seriously - and what to do about each one.
Lighting
LED Lighting Upgrades That Actually Change How Your Home Feels
The right lighting design does more for how your home feels than any other renovation dollar. Here is what a proper LED upgrade looks like.
Generators
Back-Up Generators for BC Homes: Portable vs Standby
Atmospheric rivers, wind events, and heat-dome outages have taught Metro Vancouver homeowners that ten-hour outages are now normal. Here is how to be ready.
Commercial
Commercial Electrical Maintenance: What Metro Vancouver Businesses Miss
For most businesses the electrical system is invisible until it fails - and then it takes the day, the inventory, and the customer trust with it. Here is what a real maintenance program looks like.
Strata
Strata Electrical Projects in Metro Vancouver: A Council's Guide
Strata electrical work has different stakeholders, different budgets, and different rules than any other kind of job. Here is how councils should scope it.
Solar & Storage
Solar and Home Energy in BC: What Actually Pays Back
Solar in BC is not California solar. The economics are different, and the design choices matter more. Here is what actually pays back on a Metro Vancouver home.