Energy Efficiency & Rebates

At HighAngle Electrical, we know that running a business in Coquitlam is expensive. While you can't control the price of electricity, you absolutely can control how much of it you use. The key to lowering your monthly bills and getting a quick return on investment is simple: energy efficiency.

For businesses operating in the Tri-Cities area, you're in the perfect spot to take advantage of huge provincial and utility incentives. The programs offered by FortisBC and the CleanBC initiative are designed to help you pay for major electrical upgrades. As your trusted Commercial Electrician in Coquitlam, we aren’t just here to handle the wiring; we’re here to help you get the money you deserve.

The process starts with one crucial step: the Commercial Energy Audit.

The Step-by-Step Commercial Energy Audit Process

An Energy Audit isn't just a basic walkthrough. It’s a detailed, systematic analysis of your entire commercial facility to figure out exactly where energy is being wasted. This process is essential because it gives you the data you need to make smart, prioritized spending decisions.

1. Data Collection and Baseline Analysis

Before we even step foot on-site, we work with you to collect your historical utility bills—typically covering the last 12 to 24 months. This data creates an energy baseline. We look for usage spikes, seasonal variations, and overall trends. This initial analysis helps us identify the biggest energy-consuming systems in your building and where our focus should be, whether that’s your lighting, your motors, or your HVAC system.

2. The On-Site Assessment

This is the hands-on part where our certified Commercial Electrician or a dedicated energy specialist walks through your entire facility. We use specialized tools, like thermal imaging cameras, to detect hidden heat loss, check voltage loads on equipment, and map out your current electrical infrastructure.

We look at:

• Lighting Systems: Are you still using old fluorescent or metal halide bulbs? We count fixtures and measure the existing wattage.
• Motors and Drives: Are your fans and pumps using fixed speeds when variable speed drives (VSDs) could save massive amounts of electricity?
• HVAC Tie-Ins: We examine how your heating and cooling systems interact with your electrical panel and controls.

We pinpoint exactly where upgrades will have the maximum impact, making sure every proposed change is financially sound.

3. Recommendations and Financial Reporting

Once the data is crunched, we deliver a comprehensive report. This isn't full of complicated technical jargon; it's a clear, actionable plan. For every recommended upgrade (like a full Commercial Lighting Upgrade to high-efficiency LEDs, or installing a new Energy Efficiency motor), the report includes:

• The estimated cost of the upgrade.
• The projected annual energy savings.
• The anticipated payback period (how quickly the savings will cover the cost).
• The specific FortisBC Rebates and CleanBC Incentives you qualify for.

4. Maximizing FortisBC & CleanBC Electrical Rebates

Here’s where hiring the right Electrical Contractors Coquitlam makes all the difference. The process of applying for government and utility rebates can be complex. Paperwork has to be perfect, invoices must be itemized correctly, and the equipment needs to be on an approved list. Mess up a form, and you could lose thousands of dollars in incentives!

We take the hassle out of the process. HighAngle Electrical acts as your rebate manager. We know the ins and outs of every relevant program, including:

• Commercial Lighting Rebates: The classic quick win. You can get significant incentives per fixture when upgrading to LED lighting.
• Motor and HVAC Incentives: Rebates are available for upgrading to high-efficiency motors (like Electronically Commutated Motors or ECMs) and for optimizing heating and cooling controls.
• BC Hydro Incentives (often tied to CleanBC): These programs sometimes offer rebates for broader projects, like large-scale building control systems or EV charging infrastructure for multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) and workplaces.

We ensure your project meets all the technical requirements, fill out the applications accurately, submit all the necessary paid receipts, and follow up with the utilities. We manage the process from the audit to the cheque in the mail, guaranteeing you maximize the cash back on your investment.

By starting with a comprehensive Coquitlam Commercial Energy Audit, you’re not just saving energy—you’re unlocking serious cash flow. Let HighAngle Electrical show you how to turn your old equipment into savings, making your next electrical upgrade surprisingly affordable.