Building owners and operators may decide to complete a lighting retrofit project in-house using internal resources such as maintenance staff and project managers in order to reduce the overall project cost. At a glance this may seem like a good idea, but there are a number of costs and potential headaches associated with lighting retrofitRead more
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Tenants and landlords we work with in commercial properties often face the same the question: who absorbs the financial cost and who actually receives the efficiency benefits from energy efficiency upgrades? Anytime there are multiple stakeholders involved in the management and usage of a building, mismatched and often conflicting incentives can create a stifling barrierRead more
Plug In BC, an initiative administered by the Fraser Basin Council, has just announced the launch of a new Charging Solutions and Incentive Program. The program provides building owners, residents, registered businesses and others with financial incentives for the purchase and installation of EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) and even offers expert consultation, education andRead more
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make positive changes, and while many New Year’s Resolutions revolve around personal goals, it’s also the ideal time to make changes in the workplace. Building managers often choose the beginning of a new year to implement energy conservation measures as it’s easier to setRead more
Did you know that Kambo’s electrical services team installs CCTV systems? Like any other technology, CCTV (closed-circuit television) has improved significantly in recent years and is financially viable for more business and property owners than ever before. Aside from the obvious benefit of monitoring your properties, here are three ways CCTV can help improve theRead more
Few energy industries are as fast-changing as the lighting industry. With hundreds of manufacturers across the globe each competing to create the most efficient and effective lighting technology, there is never a shortage of brand new lamps and fixtures to learn about. With all the constant change, it doesn’t take long for even a well-informedRead more
Kambo recently announced the launch of our very own electrical services division that can handle all your emergency electrical needs. However, as much as we love to help you in those times of dire need, we also never want to see you in such a tight spot. That is why we put together electrical maintenanceRead more
Now is a good time to take a closer look at your energy bills as starting April 1st, BC Hydro made changes to their rate structure and implemented a 3.5% rate increase. The 3.5% rate increase can’t be seen in any one line item on your bill, rather it has been woven into the newRead more
At Kambo, few of the businesses we work with actually set out to be more energy efficient. Executives and business owners are typically busy focusing on day-to-day business, doing what they do best, and business energy efficiency just simply isn’t on their radar. For this reason, energy efficiency projects don’t get the recognition they deserveRead more
Our free energy assessments lead us to a wide variety of buildings and expose us to just as many unique situations and operational challenges. Our customizable energy monitoring solution is beautiful in that the technology is simple, yet it can be used to solve a mixed bag of complex operational problems. Here are three realRead more