Guides
Generator Permits and Placement: What Inspectors Check
Which permits a standby generator needs, what they cost, how far from windows and the house it must sit, and what the inspector actually checks.
Choosing an installerHow to Choose a Generator Installer: 12 Questions to Ask
Twelve questions that separate an installer who has done a hundred standby generators from one learning on your house, with the answers you should hear.
FuelNatural Gas vs Propane Standby Generator: Which Fuel?
Natural gas runs cheaper and never needs refilling; propane works anywhere. How the fuel choice changes install cost, runtime and reliability.
Choosing an installerWhat a Generator Quote Should Include (Line by Line)
The eight lines every written standby generator quote should separate, what each should say, the one that is usually missing, and how to compare quotes fairly.
SizingWhat Size Generator Do I Need for My House?
How standby generator sizing works — running watts, starting surge and headroom — with typical sizes by home and the one appliance that changes everything.
CostWhole-House Generator Cost in 2026: Installed Price Breakdown
Most homes pay $8,000–$15,000 installed for a 14–26 kW standby generator. Here is every line item, what moves the price, and what a good quote should itemise.