Despite huge growth in the electric vehicle market during the past year, it is still considered a new industry with a lot of available information. To help process and disseminate it all, we’ve put together this handy summary of types of the electric vehicle, electric vehicle charging station types, and what steps you should takeRead more
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With high gas prices and new technology, Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common around the world. Are you in the market to upgrade your gas-powered vehicle to an electric one? Well, you are at the right place! Even if you are not quite there, here are five little known facts about EVs: Gas priceRead more
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
Did you know October 5th is Energy Efficiency Day? Energy Efficiency Day was established to promote the impact that energy efficiency can have on people’s lives and business results. This is the third year the day has been celebrated and it’s a great opportunity for all of us to talk and learn about the benefitsRead more
As summer is in full swing, the beachfronts get busier, the patio parties go later, and the daylight sticks around longer to fuel it all. Although it is peak season for having fun in the sun, have you stopped to think about how this extra sunlight could be costing you more on your lighting bills?Read more
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
One of the questions we are most commonly asked when talking with clients about lighting projects is “where is the product made?”. Lighting product made in China has a bad reputation for being low cost and low quality. Today we are here to bust this myth, and call on you to reassess your lighting prejudice!Read 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