Blais Electric Blog

Feeling overwhelmed by the ever-changing landscape of sustainable technology? Explore Blais Electric’s blog, where we break down the newest advancements, making greener living attainable for all. Find insights on heat pumps, solar energy, and more!

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  • Two persons are sitting on the tailgate of a pickup truck in a driveway, seemingly engaged in a casual conversation, with a garage in the background.

    Join our Team! Blais Electric is Hiring
    We are a small crew of 2 and quickly growing electrical company based out of Guelph that offers its employees a livable wage and unique and challenging scope of work (Almost all our jobs are different – If you like change and novelty, this job is …
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  • Autumn leaves float on a reflective water surface with a mix of orange, red, and yellow hues, suggesting a serene, seasonal transition.

    Tips to Help Prep for Fall
    Whether we want to admit it or not, the days are getting shorter and the mornings are beginning to feel brisker – fall is just around the corner. As the cooler weather moves many of our daily activities back indoors, keep these electrical safety …
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  • A new rural house with a shiny metal roof, dark wooden siding, and a small porch under construction. Surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

    A Passive House in Walter’s Falls, Ontario
    In short, it’s a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency – through heavy insulation, airtight construction, proper ventilation, passive heating and cooling technology, and high-efficiency windows, passive structures consume upwards of …
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  • An outdoor space at dusk features two loungers, ambient lighting around a central fire pit, wooden fences, a brick wall, and lush greenery.

    Benefits of Outdoor Lighting
    With summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to ready your outdoor space for the warm months ahead. In addition to transforming the look and feel of the exterior of your home, outdoor lighting also offers some important safety …
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  • A large, partially constructed wooden building with a gabled roof, surrounded by a snowy field, under a cloudy sky with a parked car nearby.

    A Straw Bale, Off-Grid Home in Creemore, ON
    Blais Electric is excited to be working on this incredible home. Located near the village of Creemore, Ontario (1.5 hours outside of Guelph) the building is a straw bale structure – a natural building technique that uses straw bales as structural …
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    Happy Easter
    May your weekend be filled with delicious food, family and great friends, relaxation, and time spent in nature.
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  • A collection of solar panels is arrayed under a clear blue sky, harnessing renewable energy from the sun.

    3 Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Add Solar
    There are a lot of obvious reason that making the switch to a solar energy system for your home or business makes good sense (environmental sustainability and reduced energy costs being the most common…) but there are some not-so-obvious benefits …
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