Conventional Electric Services

EverGreen POWERSOLUTIONS works for customers or builders to provide conventional and alternative power installations. Energy-efficient homes or cottages can be designed with renewable energy systems built in, or they can be added to an existing dwelling. EverGreen POWERSOLUTIONS works together with Evergreen Home & Cottage Inc. for seamless electrical installations, conventional or alternative.

Evergreen Home & Cottage Inc. is our construction firm specializing in custom homes and cottages, renovations, additions and accessible building.

EverGreen POWERSOLUTIONS employs licensed electricians, and has an outstanding rating as a member of the Authorized Contractor Program with the Electrical Safety Authority. We specialize in the following areas:

• Re-wiring of existing homes to meet Electrical Code
• Service upgrades
• Installing electric wiring & service to new homes and additions
• Commercial Property electrical maintenance
• Service calls, commercial & residential
  

Energy Conservation

EverGreen POWERSOLUTIONS can design, install, and maintain an alternative renewable energy source power system for your home or business. The first step in the planning and installation of an alternative power system is
to ensure the maximum conservation of energy possible in your home or business.

The following list includes steps you can take to improve energy conservation:

• Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescents, saving up to 75% in electricity
• Replace T12 fluorescent tubes with T8 tubes with electronic ballasts, saving up to 40% in electricity
• Use dimmers to decrease light output in areas with abundant daylight available, saving up to 50% in electricity
• Install timers to switch lights off during closing hours
• Use motion sensors or photo sensors to control when lights are turned on or off
• Replace standard exit signs with new energy efficient LED exit signs
• Seal air leaks around doors and windows with weather stripping to decrease heat loss in winter, air conditioning losses in summer
• Close curtains during hot days, and open windows during cool nights, to reduce or eliminate air conditioning
• Check fridge and freezer seals; adjust to more moderate settings
• Use dishwasher only when it's full
• Replace older appliances with new Energy-Star rated appliances to minimize power consumption
• Wash clothes in cold water
• Clean dryer lint screen and vent
• Take showers instead of baths; install low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators
• Turn off lights, computers, and home entertainment units when not in use
• Use solar powered or motion detection exterior lights for night activity or security purposes
• When away, turn off water heater and other major energy users
• Keep an emergency kit handy with a portable radio, a flashlight, and bottled water