Plug Your EV into an Ev Charger When You Go to Sleep and Wake to a Fully-Charged Vehicle!

California boasts the greatest number of EVs in the nation, and that number is expected to climb. According to the current regulations, 35% of the new cars sold in California must be zero-emissions by 2026, and 100% must reach that mark by 2035. 

Whether you're ahead of the curve and already have an electric vehicle or are looking down the road at your options, a common question we hear is, “Should I get an EV charging station for my home?”

As an electrical and renewable energy solutions provider with 55-plus years of experience, our team at Summit Technology Group knows the ins and outs of having a home EV charger. And there's a reason why most EV drivers—up to 90%—charge their cars at home. So, let’s explore the benefits and what they offer homeowners in Sonoma, CA, and the surrounding areas. 

Budget & Estimate Costs Online with Our Budgeting Tool

It’s projected that more than half of U.S. households will use smart home technology by 2025. So, if you’re considering new smart home features this year, you’re not alone. With a growing number of devices and systems available, it can be a little overwhelming to know just where to start, which is why we’ve put together this quick overview to help you plan. 

Keep reading to learn more about the importance of budgeting for smart home technology and how you can easily estimate costs for your Coeur d’Alene, ID, home with a trusted online budgeting tool built by Home Technology Specialists of America (HTSA).

Meet your outdoor electrical needs with Summit Technology Group!

A premium electrical service can completely revamp and renovate the way you enjoy the outdoors, from fans to keep you cool to cooking for your family and friends. If you're ready to tackle warmer weather without sacrificing the comforts of your Santa Rosa, CA, home's interior, you're in the right place!

Summit Technology Group can help you level up your outdoor space, creating the perfect environment for entertaining. Keep reading to discover what we've got in store and kick off summer the right way!

When Does a Battery Backup & Storage System Make Sense for Your Smart Home?

You want your smart home to perform at its best when it matters most, which is why a battery backup and storage system makes perfect sense for your place in Sonoma, CA. At Summit Technology Group, we can design and install it for you!

Our technology integrators are trained in the latest energy management technologies, such as Savant Power, which gives you total control over how energy is distributed across your home. 

In this article, we explore how a battery storage system, integrated with Savant Power, turns your home into the most efficient and reliable version of itself, and why we are the team to install it for you. Keep reading to find out more!

Expand Your Living Space Outdoor with a Protected Patio 

As the weather turns warmer, many homeowners are looking forward to spending spring and summer on their patios. Backyards are a great place for cookouts or enjoying your favorite entertainment with outdoor AV. However, pesky bugs can be a nuisance when you’re trying to enjoy time in nature. It makes it especially hard to enjoy a cookout with your family. Oasis patio screens prevent this issue and make the time you spend on your patio much more enjoyable. Keep reading to learn more about outdoor bug screens and shades and see how they can benefit your Coeur d’Alene, ID, home.

Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space for a Fun Entertainment Experience

Summer is approaching – is your outdoor entertainment area ready to host summertime fun? If you’re considering an upgrade to your outdoor living space, consider investing in Sonance outdoor speakers. As a leader in the audio industry for more than 35 years, Sonance’s outdoor speakers are known for their quality and innovation.

Homeowners choose outdoor audio as a way to elevate outdoor entertainment. Whether enjoying time alone on the patio or hosting a social gathering, audio just adds extra fun. 

Continue reading to learn more about Sonance outdoor speakers and why they’d be perfect for your Santa Rosa, CA home.

The benefits of solar panels extend far beyond saving money on your monthly utility bill. 

Solar panels are advanced devices that convert sunlight into electricity. They're the most popular renewable energy source for homes and businesses in Sonoma, CA. Typically mounted on rooftops or open fields, solar panels allow you to use their energy immediately or store it in batteries for later use. 

Most people know that solar power offers a clean and sustainable energy source while eliminating your energy bill, but what other benefits do they offer? Keep reading to explore the many advantages of solar panels for your home!

Discover the convenience and luxury of automated window treatments

Home automation and smart solutions bring exceptional luxury to homeowners’ lives in Coeur d'Alene, ID, and beyond. At the top of the list of must-have smart home innovations is motorized shading. 

Automated window treatments can do it all, whether you want to focus on aesthetics or functionality. Keep reading below to explore what’s available from Summit Technology Group and discover how this addition can bring your home into the future with home technology.

Are You Ready for Savant Power to Make Your Home Smarter and More Efficient? 

Smart homes are the present and future of luxury living, offering homeowners the opportunity of a better, simpler, and healthier technology-driven lifestyle. Whether it is remotely managing your smart locks or turning the backyard into an entertainment oasis with just a tap, who doesn’t love what smart technology is doing for our lives?

That’s why our team of experts at Summit Technology Group believes Savant Power is such a breakthrough, and a much needed addition to smart homes in Santa Rosa, CA. 

Read on to learn more about Savant Power, how it gives you control over energy consumption at home, and the role it plays in making your place both smarter and more efficient.

Earn Cash Back When You Invest In These Electrical Upgrades For Your Home!

Is your Sonoma, CA, residence running as efficiently as possible from an electrical perspective? With the rise in gas and electric prices nationwide, access to dependable electrical service can help lower energy costs if you qualify for local and federal rebates.

Summit Technology Group can help you navigate and redeem these rebates, plus help you reduce your future energy bills with our home upgrades and solutions. Keep reading to discover how our services can earn you money back!

Discover the components to create advanced, intuitive, user-friendly home security.

The ideal home security system comprises more than one component, with every working part coming together to keep your Coeur d'Alene, ID, home safe and secure. The home automation industry boasts fantastic technological advancements in this respect, and the team at Summit Technology Group looks forward to sharing them with you!

Keep reading to learn more about how we develop security solutions tailored to our clients and which aspects are part of a superior security system.

Thinking of adding solar panels to your home? Talk to us and discover the excellent benefits they provide! 

Solar panels and solar-powered homes and businesses are appearing everywhere these days. As humans explore and embrace the many perks that come from utilizing solar panels, we can't help but encourage our clients to read up on all the benefits that come with adding solar panels for residential use.

Summit Technology Group can guide you through the solar panel process for your Sonoma, CA, home. Keep reading to find out if solar panels are right for you, and learn why they can be the best investment you make!

From Lighting Design to Generator Installation, Summit Technology Group Is Here to Help

Electricity is the lifeline of any home. It helps keep all your essential appliances running to ensure your house is healthy and safe. However, electricity can also be very fickle and will occasionally need upgrades and repairs. Having an electrician that you can call for a variety of services, including maintenance, repairs, and installing new solutions, is crucial. If you’re looking for an “electrician near me” in Sonoma, CA, search no further! Check out just a few of the services Summit Technology Group can perform at your home.

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!