Services

Solar Power

Custom Electric Ltd. helps our residential, commercial, industrial and institutional clients reduce their energy costs and generate electricity onsite with solar power. Our certified, highly skilled solar electricians possess the expertise to assist with design, design-assist, supply and installation of this renewable energy source.

Benefits of Solar Power

Benefits of Solar Power

Generating electricity from solar energy means your home or business uses less fossil fuels, reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.  In addition to the environmental benefits, the financial benefits to you or your company result in lowering your ongoing costs, for businesses this means reducing your overall operating costs as you produce your own power.

Incentives

Recent government solar incentives are changing the way companies view installing a solar panel system.  The Alberta Government launched a $36 million rebate program for new solar installations on commercial, residential and multi-residential buildings.  Some of the incentives will include a partial grant for grid connected solar PV systems.

  • Commercial Solar Rebate:  $0.75/Watt for up to 5MW (Rebate cannot exceed 25% of eligible expenses or $500k)
  • Residential Solar Rebate:    $0.75/Watt for up to 15kW (Rebate cannot exceed 30% of eligible expenses or $10k)

For more information on the incentives available, please visit Energy Efficiency Alberta.

If you would like to learn more or get your home or business Solar Power connected today, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my building or house is right for solar panels?

A few simple requirements you need to know before installing solar include: southern facing roofs, angled or flat, with little to no shade from surrounding buildings or landscaping are ideal.

Will my electricity bill be $0?
How long do solar panels last?
What is the warranty?
How long does it take to install the solar system?
Full Time - Jr. Purchaser

Custom Electric is a full service electrical contracting company, with over 250 employees; we’re looking for a full time Jr. Purchaser.  This position will work directly under, including reporting to the Purchasing Manager. The role will focus on fulfilling orders, maintenance of excel cost sheets and processing supplier invoices. This is a full time position with our company offering a complete health and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities; assisting Purchase Manager in the following,

  • Material acquisition, procurement and tracking of documentation for receiving material
  • Knowledge of required quantity, budgetary constraints and cost codes
  • Maintaining database of vendor and supplier contacts, preferred/competitive pricing options including any contract changes
    • Create and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers
    • To maintain an up-to-date database of materials and accurate pricing

Skills and/or qualifications we are looking for;

  •         Excellent verbal and written skills, strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
  •         Being able to work quickly whereas maintaining a high level of productivity throughout the day
  •         Analytical expertise including the ability to set priorities while meet tight deadlines
  •         Understanding of the construction/trades industry is required
  •         Well defined conflict resolution and people management skills would be an essential
  •         Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner in addition to maintain relationships with teammates
  •         Knowledge of software programs used for purchasing and experience in Sage would be an asset
  •         Strong computer skills in MS Office applications including excellent proficiency level in excel
  •         Completion of post-secondary program would be considered an asset

Salary range; $50,000 - $55,000

To be considered for this opportunity, we invite you to replying to this ad. Please include a cover letter and your resume in your application. Thank you to all interested applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Use the Submit Resume form on the main Careers Page to apply.