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Setting Up Your Outdoor Speaker System Before the Cold Weather Hits

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Create Your Ideal Outdoor Media Setup in Time

As the seasons change and temperatures drop, it's the perfect time to set up your outdoor speaker system. Whether you love hosting outdoor gatherings, relaxing in your backyard with music, or enhancing your patio with ambient sound, an outdoor audio setup can transform your Coeur d'Alene, Idaho space.

Before cold weather limits your outdoor time, here are some key steps to ensure your outdoor speaker system is ready for any season.

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Powering Through: Why Solar Panels Alone Aren't Enough for Energy Independence

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The Promise – and Limitations – of Solar Energy

Solar panels have become very popular as a supplemental energy source for various reasons. For many, adopting a clean, renewable energy source helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. For others, government and utility subsidies provide a powerful incentive to make the necessary up-front investment. And for those in areas where the energy grid might be unstable in weather events or high-usage times, solar provides an effective backup. But if you're thinking that solar power is your gateway to energy independence, solar panel systems alone may not be enough. Here's why.

Ensure the Upcoming Holidays Are Stress-Free with a Backup Generator

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Keep the Power on No Matter the Weather

Today, we tend to take our everyday lives for granted as technology leads us to quiet expectations. We expect the lights to turn on when we flip a switch, the TV to turn on when we press a button, and our cars to start when our fobs tell it to.

It is said that we don't realize we'll miss something until it's gone. There is no more true statement than when it comes to our home's electricity. One of the first thoughts racing through our mind is, "How long will it be out, and should I get ice for the refrigerator?"

When it happens during the holidays or in the event of a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) that lasts for days, the effects can be much worse. Now, you're faced with unhappy guests, no entertainment, and a household without heat or air conditioning. If you live in a smart home, much of your interconnectivity and the ability to manage your house is gone.

There is, however, a solution. It's called a backup generator, and it's designed for moments such as these, running your critical appliances and HVAC system. Here, we'll explore why more homeowners in Santa Rosa, CA, are turning to these generators in preparation for potential power outages. 

Planning a New Home? Ensure Your Home Solar Energy System Meets Title 24 Standards

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Get Expert Guidance to Simplify Compliance and Optimize Energy Efficiency

As energy efficiency takes center stage for Sonoma, CA, homeowners, countless families are embracing solar power to create more sustainable and eco-friendly homes. To support this shift, Title 24, California's Building Energy Efficiency Standards, sets guidelines for new home construction and renovations to reduce energy consumption.

While solar energy is essential to achieving these standards, a properly sized system is crucial to meeting your specific energy needs. That's why we strongly recommend working with an expert who can help you determine the ideal type and size of a home solar energy system for your new space, ensuring maximum efficiency and long-term savings.

Keep reading this blog to explore all the ways our team of professionals at Summit Technology Group will take Title 24 requirements into account to guide you on the road to a more energy efficient home.