Work with a Licensed Generator Company to Ensure Your Home & Family Are Safe During a Power Outage

As is human nature, many of us respond to an emergency only after it’s occurred. After all, life gets busy. One of the areas we're particularly prone to this form of procrastination concerns backup power. Our lights are usually on, and the electricity is running, and it's only when a storm comes through, or Idaho Power proactively turns off the power that we begin to think about our options. 

The good news is that a backup generator provides reliable power to your appliances, offering an easy solution to the occasional power outage. At Summit Technology Group, we’re here to help you select the right generator for your unique needs and professionally install it.

Let’s explore the options for your home in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and how a generator company can help.

Add Comfort, Convenience, and Value to Your Clients’ Homes with Smart Lighting Control 

Architects, designers, and general contractors understand the importance of creating comfortable, attractive, and efficient living spaces. That is why in all of your projects in Sonoma, CA, the furniture, finishes, and layouts are a unique reflection of each client. The same is true of lighting control systems, which should be installed to enhance the character of every space in a smart home. 

Working with Summit Technology Group means you will no longer need to worry about a project’s smart home systems, lighting control included. Instead, we will install, automate, and integrate these systems for you, ensuring they meet your work standards. But what exactly can smart lights, switches, and control interfaces do for you? 

Keep reading this blog to learn how automated lighting control solutions add comfort, convenience, and value to your clients’ smart homes. 

Choosing the Right Charger for Your Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles offer several advantages over conventional vehicles. Besides being environmentally friendly, electric cars are also less expensive to drive. According to Duke Energy, the cost to fully charge a 60-kWh EV with over 230 miles of range at home is less than $8, a far cry from the current prices at the gas pumps.

The cost to maintain an EV is generally much lower, and federal tax credits provide significant incentives. These may be a few reasons why EV sales doubled year-over-year in 2021, according to S&P Global.

Many EV drivers charge their car when they’re out shopping at the supermarket or shopping and dining at malls. Eventually, their minds turn to the convenience of charging their car at home by installing a vehicle charger.

At Summit Technology Group, we’re a team of electricians, integrators, and technicians who understand energy, electricity, and the smart technology that transforms lifestyles. We're experts and uniquely qualified to install all electrical vehicle chargers. Let’s explore what this means to homeowners with EVs in Santa Rosa, CA.

Let Us Help You Craft More Comfortable, Efficient Living Spaces

The future is upon us, and homeowners across Coeur d'Alene, ID, demand smarter, better residential technology solutions. For local architects and designers, staying on top of these technologies is often the difference between securing a project or not. One of the areas where we have seen the most significant change is lighting control. 

Over the last twenty years, lights have evolved from store-bought light bulbs managed by on-wall switches to smart, self-adjusting, app-integrated and automated fixtures and intuitive interfaces. With so much change, how can you stay on top of all the latest products and technology trends? 

At Summit Technology Group, smart lighting is an integral aspect of all our projects, and we partner with industry professionals to bring clients across Idaho the future of light! 

If you or your clients are thinking about an upgrade, here are some of the advantages to installing smart lights at home. 

Access and Adjust Your Entire Home from One Dashboard

Smart home technology was created to make home life easier. It streamlines tedious adjustable things throughout the home, such as lights and shades. Additionally, you can check on the status of other technologies, such as climate and security. However, when your home contains numerous smart home solutions and technologies, it can take a lot of work to manage your home. 

Smart home control is a truly luxurious technology that integrates all smart solutions into one easy-to-use platform. Check out how a platform like Control4 can elevate your Santa Rosa, CA, home and lifestyle.

Save Money and Stress With This Reliable Energy Source

Are you a California homeowner fed up with increasing utility costs, unplanned power outages, and general unreliability from traditional energy sources? Do you fear the disruption of environmental events such as storms, wildfires, and extreme heat that cause rolling blackouts, higher utility costs, and prolonged outages?

Using traditional energy from the utility company may have made your Sonoma, CA, home vulnerable to these concerns. However, homeowners with solar battery backup systems are able to power through these challenging scenarios while keeping their lights on.

Continue reading to learn three ways a solar battery backup could benefit you.

A Security Camera Installation Is the Perfect Holiday Gift for Your Smart Home 

There is no time like the holidays for homeowners in Coeur d’Alene, ID, to purchase or upgrade their smart homes. When doing so, their choices are simple. To wait for Santa to deliver the perfect technology system or ask Summit Technology Group to design and install it for them. 

Whether you are looking to catch him coming down the chimney or want to deter porch pirates from stealing your latest Amazon order, a security camera installation is the perfect gift for you and your family. But how exactly will your smart home benefit from state-of-the-art surveillance during the holidays? 

Read on to learn how high-end cameras and a professional installation protect your loved ones and keep potential threats at bay. Whether you let Santa in or not, that’s entirely up to you!  

Smart Home Automation Offers Effortless Control of Lighting and Entertainment

That time of year has arrived to Healdsburg, CA! Soon, friends and family will arrive at our doorsteps, and holiday parties will be in full swing. While it's a great time of year, it can also bring increased stress with more on our to-do plate than time allows. This year, consider taking some of the pressure off with a smart home automation system.  At Summit Technology Group, we partner with Control4 and Lutron, leaders in home and lighting automation. Together, we can make your holidays more enjoyable. Let’s look at how these systems can help you get through the season of giving with your holiday spirit intact.

A Battery Storage System Saves Solar Power for When You Need It the Most

We know it’s hard to imagine, but the holidays are upon us. Before we know it, family and friends will be gathering for celebrations that last long into the evenings. Are you ready? One of the aspects homeowners may only consider once it's too late is the power that keeps the lights, heat, and entertainment up and running.

In addition to extreme weather events, power outages can occur when PGE proactively turns off electricity in the interest of public safety. Of course, sometimes it’s simply mechanical failures, like in May 2022, when 1,500 homes and businesses lost power in Santa Rosa after an underground cable failed. Statewide rotating power outages may also become more common as temperatures rise and create more frequent extreme heat events.

The good news is that integrating a battery storage system into your Santa Rosa, CA, home can keep your home up and running, reduce your reliance on the power grid, and lower your energy bills. Let’s explore the makings of a battery storage system.

Does Your Solar Panel System Make You Eligible for Savings?

A solar panel system on your home in the North Bay, CA, comes with many benefits including energy independence, reducing your carbon footprint, and saving money on your utilities. Your solar panels may be able to save you even more money if you’re eligible for a solar tax credit! Keep reading to learn more about available solar tax credits and to see if you’re eligible for a tax return credit next tax season.

Save Energy With A Professionally Installed Smart Thermostat

In the past, thermostats did nothing more than monitor your home’s temperature and homeowners had to constantly set and adjust it manually. However, advancements in technology have made such thermostats a thing of the past. Now, you can equip your home with smart thermostats for intelligent climate control.

Smart thermostats make it easier for homeowners to control their home’s temperature and reduce their energy consumption as well. Working with a technology and energy company with years of experience in professional thermostat wiring provides the best of both worlds: connection to the best brands in smart technology and wiring expertise. Keep reading to find out how working with a professional technology company can benefit your new home in Coeur D’Alene, ID.

Monitor and Control Your Energy Consumption Throughout Your Home

Homes rely on steady electricity to keep the lights on, the HVAC system running, and appliances powered. It’s a necessary utility, but it can be hard to gauge how much electricity you use in a given day, especially if you have a solar system that generates some or most of your energy. By monitoring your energy consumption regularly, you are able to determine how much you use on a daily basis and how much is needed during power outages so you don’t fall short.

The Savant Power System platform helps you control the technology throughout your home, while its power features seamlessly integrate with a variety of smart energy products. It gives you more control and information about your home’s electricity, ensuring you’re always prepared and in control of your energy use. Keep reading to see how Savant power benefits your Sonoma, CA, home.

3 Tips for Achieving Whole Home Automation and Integration in Your Smart Home

In a way, smart homes function as the human body does. They are a collection of systems working in unison. When one fails, the rest can suffer. With the holiday season upon us, is your home ready for some fun?

At Summit Technology Group, whole home automation is the goal for our residential projects in Healdsburg, CA. To achieve it, we collaborate with architects, designers, and GCs to turn our clients’ smart home dreams into a reality.

From security and surveillance to access and lighting control systems, we know your home works best when its technology is designed, installed, and monitored by professionals.

Here are three tips for achieving full system integration and automation in your own home.

Prepare for Power Loss With These Solutions

Over the past decade, California has become a spark plug for wildfires throughout the dry summer and fall months. If you live in the Glen Ellen, CA area, you should be prepared for power outages due to PSPS or wildfire.

Losing power during wildfire season doesn't necessarily mean you're in immediate danger. Local power companies will shut down power lines that pass through high fire-threat areas to prevent igniting new fires. However, this practice means you could be without power fordays or even weeks during wildfire season. But no worries! With our power outage solutions, you can maintain a luxurious lifestyle even through an extended loss of power. Keep reading our blog to discover your options!

Enjoy Invaluable Family Time this Season In Your Personal Home Theater

The holidays are a special time, reminding us of what’s most important: quality time with family and friends. So many families love watching holiday movies together, and what better place to watch do that than in a dedicated home theater? You can bring some festive snacks, dim the lights, and enjoy all of your favorite holiday movies in your custom theater. Keep reading to see how a home theater installation can elevate your Bodega, CA, home this holiday season and year-round.

Update Your Home with New Light Switches from Summit Technology Group

A lighting system is one of the most important features of any home. Light not only makes a home livable but also impacts a homeowner's daily life. A lighting system requires wiring throughout the house, connecting lights and power outlets to various switches and dimmers. It’s one of the most crucial stages of home design and should only be done by a trusted company with proven experience.

Whether upgrading your Coeur d’Alene, ID, home’s lighting system or installing one into a new build, Summit Technology Group has the expertise to put you in complete control of your lighting. Keep reading to see what we can bring to your light switch installation project.

From Saving Money to Energy Independence, You’ll Love Having a Solar-Powered Home

Solar panels have become an increasingly popular addition to many homes. Solar PV systems offer many benefits, whether you use them to supplement your electric supply, save money on your utility bill or decrease your carbon footprint. While that may be reason enough to look into solar panel installation, there are a few more reasons why adding this technology may be the best thing you can do for your home. Keep reading to learn how installing solar panels in your Healdsburg, CA, home can benefit you.

Embrace Holiday Cheer Early with a Multi-Room Audio System

Summer is coming to a close. Back to school is upon us, and the fall season will fly by. Before we know it, it’ll be the holiday season. The holidays can make the months of November and December hectic as you buy gifts, decorate, host parties, and so much more. It’s never too early to start holiday preparation, which is why now is the perfect time to think about installing a multi-room audio system in your Sonoma, CA, home. A home audio system has benefits year-round, allowing you to listen to your favorite media in any room, and it especially comes in handy around the holidays. Keep reading to see three examples of how a multi-room speaker system can help you spread holiday cheer.

Keep Your Company Safe During Wildfire Season & All Year Long

Ensuring that your company building or business stays up and running throughout the entire year is no small feat - especially when there are so many potential delays or threats to your property running as it should! But an even higher priority is keeping your employees and space safe and secure all year long. And when wildfire season starts up, you never know when you’ll need to prepare for a PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff) and disrupt the flow of your company’s daily operations.

A loss of power means there are many moving pieces and components to get ready for and prevent - all while trying to run your business and ensure everyone’s safety. With a commercial backup generator, you can eliminate these worries and keep your Coeur d'Alene, ID property running smoothly and safely.

Keep reading below to learn what incredible backup power can do for your business during any time of the year.

Elevate the time you spend outside with an intuitive landscape speaker system

Have you been enjoying your time outside this summer? Whether you relax on your patio, exercise in the pool, or play with your children in the backyard, going outside can benefit your overall well-being and mood. If you are less than enthusiastic about getting fresh air, or even if you live for the outdoors, one way to liven up your time outside is with an audio-video system.

Discover three unique ways to use your outdoor audio system in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho!