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Residential Solar Projects With or Without Battery Storage: Which Is Better?
Solar without a battery costs less and is the simpler setup. Solar with battery storage keeps essential circuits running during outages and lets you use more of the energy you make. On Vancouver Island, a battery makes the most sense if outages hit you often, or if you'd rather use your solar at home than sell the extra to BC Hydro at 10 cents per kWh. Neither option is "better" across the board. The right answer depends on where you live, how often the power goes out on your
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EPR: What It Is, When It's Due, and Why It Matters
If you're on a strata council on Vancouver Island and you've never heard of an Electrical Planning Report, you're not alone — and you're about to become the most popular person at your next AGM. An Electrical Planning Report (EPR) is a mandatory assessment under BC's Strata Property Act, required for most strata corporations with five or more lots. It looks at what your building's electrical system can handle today and what it'll need to handle tomorrow — think EV chargers, h
Sep 283 min read


Electrical Apprentice (Level 1–4) – Campbell River, Courtenay / Comox Valley, Vancouver Island
Build Your Electrical Career with Osprey Electric Join one of Vancouver Island's growing electrical contractors and build a rewarding career with a company that invests in your future. Osprey Electric is currently hiring Level 1–4 Electrical Apprentices to join our team in the Campbell River & Courtenay / Comox Valley. If you're eager to learn, take pride in your work, and want to gain experience on a wide variety of projects, we'd love to hear from you. As an apprentice at O
Jul 223 min read


Journeyman Electrician – Campbell River, Courtenay / Comox Valley, Vancouver Island
Join One of Vancouver Island’s Fastest Growing Electrical Teams Osprey Electric is a leading electrical contractor proudly serving communities across Vancouver Island. Since 2012, we have built our reputation on delivering high-quality electrical solutions, exceptional workmanship, and a workplace where our people are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow. As we continue to expand our operations in the Comox Valley, we are looking for an experienced Journeyman El
Jul 222 min read


Electrical Service Technician- Oceanside Area and Port Alberni
Location: Oceanside area and Port Alberni Company: Osprey Electric Ltd. About Osprey Electric Osprey Electric is a locally owned, well-established and growing electrical contractor on Vancouver Island, known for delivering high-quality residential, commercial, and service work. Our Service Division is built on strong customer relationships, technical expertise, and efficient systems. We provide our electricians with consistent work, solid support, and a professional environme
Mar 262 min read


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Check the Careers page to see what awesome new opportunities with have to join the Osprey Electric team. We can't wait to see your application and get to work together.
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