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
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
Kambo has partnered with one of North America’s largest real estate advisors to implement an energy management software pilot at a 29-story tower in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour. To improve energy transparency in the mixed use MURB and commercial space with 236 residential units, Kambo has paired two energy management platforms to come up with aRead 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
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
If you’ve spent time on our blog, you’ve likely noticed we are constantly reiterating the importance of getting to know and understand your energy bills. One of the items on your BC Hydro bill that can drastically alter your bill is your power factor penalty. Fortunately, this can be easily and quickly reduced. Here’s whatRead more
We hear about this scenario far too often when we do energy assessments and it breaks our hearts: Businesses deprived of thousands of dollars in energy efficiency rebates because their BC Hydro rebate application was declined. Missing out on rebates can lead to over budget, low ROI energy upgrades. In a lot of cases thisRead more