Backup Power Prepares You for Emergency Scenarios

The perfect restaurant atmosphere maintains an immersive and inviting environment during a meal – and for any occasion. So, of course, any type of power outage is sure to wreck your patrons’ dining experience! Be ready for every kind of scenario with backup power. A commercial generator installation from our team at Summit Technology Group ensures that your Sonoma, CA, restaurant or business is prepared to endure any loss of power.

Learn more about the benefits of an electric generator for your property and how our team of experts can bring a professional installation to your business today.

Improve Your Energy Management with this Renewable Solution

Improved energy management is an undertaking every homeowner takes on – and figuring out ways to reduce your energy waste, and overall bills can be a daunting task! But with solar power and panels for your home, you can feel at ease knowing you’re benefiting from renewable energy.

But what about when you want to best manage your energy usage for any time of the day – and when you need it most? A solar battery backup in place will give you immediate access without having to rely on the grid or having your bills skyrocket.

Find out more about why bringing this renewable backup solution to your Tiburon, CA home is a must – and how Summit Technology Group can help!

Create Stunning Lighting Scenes in Every Room

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of our daily lives and is often taken for granted. When you have control over the lighting in your home, it enhances the way you perform day-to-day activities. Lutron lighting control allows you to control all the lighting in your home in unique ways, greatly enhancing utility, comfort, and aesthetics in your Coeur D'Alene, ID or Sonoma, CA, home. Read on to learn more about Lutron light control for your home.

Summit Technology Group Helps with Your Home Power Management

Your smart home continues to grow and improve as you introduce new smart devices, technologies, and appliances. But with such intricate systems that make up your daily at-home lifestyle, you need the right power system in place to maintain and manage your home’s energy consumption.

With a home generator, you can rest assured that your smart home is prepared for everyday usage or when an outage threatens to shut down your home system operations. Keep reading below to learn how this backup power solution can benefit you and your entire property in Sonoma, CA!

Explore Renewable Energy Solutions for Your Business

Energy usage is a priority for most Sonoma, CA business owners. But, depending on the needs of your business, you might find you are consuming far more than you realized – with the skyrocketing bills to follow. Energy management is always tricky when it comes to larger properties and high-level businesses that require plenty of power to keep them up and running.

But no matter your company’s size or requirements, renewable energy solutions can ensure that your business optimizes its energy and stays on track every day and through any event. At Summit Technology Group, we help create energy savings and efficiency with high-end solar and battery-powered systems. Learn more about what this renewable setup can do for your business today by reading on below.

Discover What a Trusted Lutron Dealer Can Do for Your Smart Home Experience

Sometimes, a title means everything. For example, if you worked hard to earn your medical degree, you want to be referred to as “Doctor.” Likewise, those who joined the armed forces are known for their titles, such as sergeant, colonel, and general. The same is true in the smart home technology industry. It’s important to earn titles and awards to set a company apart from competitors.

At Summit Technology Group, we are proud of our newest title: Lutron Diamond Dealer. It not only means a lot to us, but it also adds more value to the services we provide for our clients in the North Bay, CA. Keep reading to see what you can expect from an experienced and credentialed Lutron dealer.

A Smoke Alarm Inspection: A Few Minutes Out of Your Day Can Save Lives

In 2020, more than 350,000 house fires occurred in the United States. While that is an alarming statistic, it has been drastically reduced since the widespread use of advanced smoke detectors. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Association, there are approximately 50% fewer residential fires than 40 years ago. Even though smoke alarms are quick to respond to heat or smoke in your home, it’s still vital to ensure they are in good working order.

Smoke alarm inspection takes a few minutes to do, but it can save lives and protect your home from costly damage. It’s also important to know the proper placement of smoke detectors, when to replace the batteries, and how to maintain the alarms. Keep reading to learn how to protect your home in Glen Ellen, CA.

How Vehicle Charging Stations Set Your Business Apart from Competitors

Electric vehicles are no longer the wave of the future. They’re here! Right now, there are approximately 2 million of them cruising American roads. And every year, more and more people are opting for electric-powered cars that reduce carbon emissions and eliminate the need to pay costly gas prices at the pump. But charging an electric car is not always so simple. Unlike gas stations that seem to be on every corner, EV stations are sometimes few and far between.

If you own a business, offering vehicle chargers on your property not only provides a service for energy-conscious consumers and employees but also sets you apart as a forward-thinking company. This could be a big draw for shoppers and patrons. Keep reading to learn more about installing electric vehicle charging stations and the benefits for your business in North Bay, CA,

Remote Light Control Lights the Way to New Possibilities on Your Property

The concept of home “lighting control” was very different 30 years ago than it is today. Whereas dimmers with knobs were commonplace in homes, smart lighting control was not. In fact, the idea of controlling your lights via a smartphone app or tablet wasn’t even on the radar in the early 90s – that’s because phone apps and tablets didn’t even exist!

Now, adjusting your living room lights or any lighting system in your home is as easy as tapping a button. And with remote light control, you don’t need to get out of your seat to do it. In addition, you won’t even have to settle for the same lighting brightness or color. Set scenes for each room and every occasion. Keep reading to see how Lutron lighting, a smart lighting manufacturer, illuminates the possibilities for your home in Santa Rosa, CA.

Thinking of a Residential Solar Install? Here’s Why Now Is the Time to Do It!

Do you hesitate when people talk about putting solar panels on their roofs? Perhaps, you wonder if there’s real value in doing it. You may ask yourself, “Can I really save money and energy on a residential solar install?” In this blog, we’ll focus on the many benefits you enjoy with a solar panel system on your home in Healdsburg, CA.

Summit Technology Group has been installing them on homes and commercial buildings for many years. So, we’ve seen firsthand how property owners benefit from these systems. Keep reading to learn five reasons why installing a residential solar system could be the right choice for you.

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Going Solar Saves You Money – No Matter What the Future May Bring

Have you ever heard the saying, “There’s no such thing as a free lunch?” For the most part, it’s true. What may be free to you is an expense to someone else. However, solar energy is a different story. While there is some cost with installing a solar energy system for your home, you reap the benefits – free energy – for a lifetime. It’s truly a free source of electricity!

Summit Technology Group installs solar panel systems for homeowners throughout Marin County, CA, and Napa Valley. In addition to that, we can install a home energy management system that helps you assess your utility bills to see where you can save money based on your usage. Want to find out more? Keep reading below.

Structured Cabling Means Less Down Time and Improved Scalability

Network cabling specialists install structured cable and data networks for voice, video, and data transmission. This network works like the veins in the human body, allowing data to flow from one device to another, whether computers, routers, or storage systems.

Think of network cabling as your business’s highway. When reliable, your company’s communications flow like a multi-lane highway. When impeded, you experience connectivity issues and traffic bottlenecks. Computers, conference room equipment, and digital phone systems all rely on proper cabling to support the various technologies and ensure solid communications that are both reliable and safe.

Let’s look at what network cabling services can do to provide a reliable, scalable solution for companies in Napa Valley, CA.

How a Backup Generator Gives You Peace of Mind When the Power Goes Out

Few things in life are constant. In fact, if there’s one thing you can expect, it’s change. But that’s not all bad, especially when you can prepare in advance. Having a backup generator helps you prepare for inevitable power shortages that happen due to storms and brownouts. These electrical “changes” can certainly disrupt your life. But with backup power, you’ll never worry even while others are scurrying around trying to deal with the situation.

Still, you may ask yourself, “Is it necessary to have a backup generator at my home?” Fair question because a generator isn’t for everyone. In this blog, we’ll explain why it may be a good idea to have backup power at your home in Glen Ellen, CA, or the surrounding area.

Elevate Your Aesthetics while Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Wineries have a specific aesthetic to uphold. You want guests to feel relaxed and at ease while the surroundings maintain a luxurious atmosphere across the tasting rooms and entire property. The problem is that running your winery and catering to your guests requires power: electrical power! So, if you want to improve your energy efficiency, how can you bring in renewable solutions without interfering with your existing setup?

We recommend a professional solar installation from our team at Summit Technology Group. With our help, you’ll reduce energy usage, cut down on monthly expenses, and even enhance your winery’s environmental design. Want to find out more? Keep reading below.

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Save Energy with Solar Power

Solar power offers a reliable way to bring clean energy usage to your winery business. As the sun shines over your expansive California land, your new solar panel system can bring power to all your winery’s various buildings. Optimize your energy output with a system that is built to last. You’ll save energy while saving money!

Voice Control Automation Is Exemplified with Josh.ai and Lutron

A luxurious home experience begins with smart home automation. But it doesn’t end there! Even though it’s convenient and seamless to take command of your home’s technologies with the swipe of an icon, you may be surprised that there’s an even more seamless way to do it. For many years, Lutron has designed motorized shades and smart lighting that add a level of automation luxury for homeowners.

Recently, Lutron teamed up with Josh.ai – a voice control automation company – to take the in-home experience to the next level. Now, you can control every connected system in your home just by speaking to it! Keep reading to learn more about Josh.ai and how the company’s partnership with Lutron changes the way you interact with your home in Geyserville, CA.

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A Home That’s at Your Beck and Call

Don’t get us wrong – controlling your home via a smart home tablet or smartphone app is still “futuristic.” Most homeowners only dream of living in a home like that. And yet, even for smart homeowners, they aren’t truly experiencing the ultimate in automation. Josh.ai changes everything! Much like Google Assistant or Alexa, Josh obeys your verbal commands and communicates with you as you interact with your home.

Are You a Contractor Who’s Rebuilding Homes Lost to Fires? Here’s What You Should Know

Sonoma, CA, and surrounding areas have been devastated by fires for the past two years – while also dealing with the strain of the pandemic. As a general contractor or architect, we’re sure you’ve heard some tragic stories of Bay Area residents losing their homes to fire and needing you to help them rebuild all or part of their residences.

When you get assigned these projects, you’re building more than just a new place to live for fire victims. You’re helping them rebuild their lifestyle and setting them up for renewed success.

Though open-air forest fires get the most national attention, electrical fires pose risks. Make sure you’re positioning your rebuild clients for safe, reliable electric setups. We’ll give you a few pointers below, so stay tuned.

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Design and Engineering

Proper safety in electrical setups requires extensive planning. We advise homeowners to show us their preferences for where they might want lighting, AV, and more, even before we all meet up for the electrical walk-through. This includes a blueprint of where we might put fixtures, display and sound equipment, and furniture. We’ll also look at preferred locations for light switches, outlets, and home automation panels.

Here’s where our collaboration comes in handy. After we discuss the design of our client’s home, we can meet with them to walk through our recommendations. You’ll be able to help us by showing us where you plan to install architectural details like beams and rafters, so we can better understand what we’ll have to avoid when running wires.

Take Advantage of Smart Technology to Improve Home Energy Management

Most homeowners want to save energy. It not only helps the environment, but an energy-efficient home is a more comfortable space. In addition, saving energy equates to saving money! But doing it involves a lot more than turning off the lights when you leave a room or manually adjusting your thermostat. The most effective home energy management starts with smart technology.

Technologies such as lighting automation, motorized shades, and smart indoor climate control help you save bundles on your energy bill as well as reduce your carbon footprint. Would you like to learn how to enjoy an energy-conscious lifestyle in Healdsburg, CA? Keep reading below!

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Waste Not, Want Not! 

It’s nothing new that Americans waste more than other countries in the world. But we are also a country that gives more to those who are less fortunate. Still, reducing waste should be a priority because it leaves us even more to give and save! Your home’s energy efficiency starts with cutting back on waste. Here are three ways to start: lighting, shades, and heat and AC.

How Ultra-High-Definition TVs, Surround Sound, and Lighting Create the Perfect Cinematic Space

Instead of simply watching a movie in your living room, make it a cinematic experience! A home theater immerses you in the sights and sounds of movies and your favorite TV shows. You’re not simply an observer when you turn on the big screen and your surround-sound system; you actually feel like you’re there – in the movies, at the game, or front and center with the actors.

But how do you achieve this in your Marin County, CA, home? Certainly, an average TV and a soundbar won’t do it. You need a state-of-the-art system that provides the same experience (if not better) than you get at the movie. In this blog, we’ll discuss the two must-have components you need for an outstanding home theater system.

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Seeing Is Believing

Imagine putting a 48” HD TV in your home theater. It may have been a great idea in the late 1990s, but now, you probably don’t even have one in your home. The latest 4K TVs (or even 8K TVs) are ultra-high definition. And the best TVs use organic lighting-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a technology that dramatically improves image quality, color and contrast, and the overall viewing experience.

Why You Need a Backup Generator for Your Company in California

Imagine this: it’s a packed Friday evening at your restaurant. You’re serving delicious food, guests are having a great time, and the live music is adding even more flair to the ambiance. And then it happens. The power goes out! Unfortunately, this isn’t a farfetched situation. It’s happened to thousands of businesses throughout the Santa Rosa, CA, area.

Even though we live in a beautiful state, it’s become commonplace to have inconvenient and costly power outages. So, how do you get ahead of this problem if you’re an owner or manager of a restaurant, grocery store, office, retail store, or medical facility? The answer: commercial generators. Keep reading to see why you need one on your property.

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Don’t Lose Time and Money

When your business loses power, it loses money. In fact, E Source performed a study that found businesses throughout the United States lose $27 billion every year from power outages. If the power is out at your business, everything shuts down – whether it’s the refrigerators at your restaurant, shopping transactions, or even medical equipment. A backup generator keeps the power on even when the main source of power is out. In a split second, your commercial generator switches on, so business operations never grind to a halt – and you won’t lose revenue.

BRING POWER TO YOUR PROJECTS

You’re the architect. We’re the technology experts.

You know your way around a blueprint. Us? We’ve got decades of experience with smart technology, electrical systems, and renewable energy. Let’s work together.

We partner with architects and builders to bring design visions to life. The modern home and workplace depend on smart solutions, whether that means multi-room audio distribution or conference room automation. We know there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, and we provide customized services to clients across Geyserville, Bodega, and Sonoma, CA.

Whatever your needs, from electrical designs to surveillance cameras, our technology experts are here to answer any questions or unique requests you may have. When Summit is on your team, you’ll bring sophistication, ease, and efficiency to all future build projects.