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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

Now, more than ever, taking steps to minimize energy use is seen as smart business practice and a demonstration of corporate responsibility. There’s no question that taking measures to improve the energy efficiency of a building is a proven strategy to reduce operating costs and increase cash flow. While many energy efficiency initiatives focus primarilyRead more

If you follow any BC news media, you’ll have noticed it’s difficult to avoid the red-hot topic of the Site C dam construction or the buzz about the installation of other renewables such as solar and wind. While conversation about these topics is valid and necessary, what if I mixed things up and told youRead more