Generator & Backup Power Installation
Standby and portable generator installation with transfer switches. Keep your Sacramento home powered during outages with reliable backup power.
Overview
When the grid goes down, backup power keeps your home running. We install standby generators with automatic transfer switches and portable generator hookups — sized to your essential loads and installed to code.
What You Get
- Automatic standby generators start within seconds
- Manual and automatic transfer switches
- Sized to your essential circuits or whole home
- Portable generator inlet boxes for backup
- Permitted, inspected, and safe operation
Our Process
- 1
Load Sizing
We determine which circuits you need powered and size the generator accordingly.
- 2
Transfer Switch
We install a manual or automatic transfer switch to safely switch between utility and generator power.
- 3
Generator Install
The generator is placed, connected to fuel, and wired to the transfer switch.
- 4
Test
We test the transfer and run the generator under load to confirm operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size generator do I need?
It depends on what you want to power. We calculate the starting and running watts of your essential loads to recommend the right size.
What's the difference between standby and portable?
Standby generators are permanently installed and start automatically. Portable generators require manual setup and a transfer switch or inlet box.
Do I need a transfer switch?
Yes. A transfer switch prevents backfeeding the grid, which is dangerous to lineworkers and illegal without one.
Our Work
A glimpse of the electrical projects our licensed electricians have completed across Sacramento and the surrounding communities.
200A panel upgrade with fully labeled, code-compliant breakers
Clean, organized panel wiring after a full service upgrade
Residential service panel replaced and inspected
New main disconnect and breaker panel installation
Dedicated circuit run for a high-draw appliance
Modern copper wiring routed through the attic during a rewire
Properly terminated junction box during a rewiring project
Whole-house surge protector installed at the panel
Level 2 EV charger mounted and ready in a home garage
Dedicated 240V circuit installed for a home EV charger
Clean conduit run to a newly installed EV charger
Recessed LED lighting installed in a finished ceiling
Outdoor landscape lighting along a walkway
New light fixture installed and tested in a living space
Commercial lighting installation in a retail space
Commercial panel and conduit installation for a business
Electrical build-out with new circuits for a commercial tenant
High-bay commercial lighting installed in a warehouse
GFCI outlet installed in a kitchen for code compliance
Smart switch and dimmer installed in a home
USB charging outlet installed for convenient device charging
Ceiling fan installed with a proper fan-rated support box
Clean, finished device installation after electrical work
200A panel upgrade with fully labeled, code-compliant breakers
Clean, organized panel wiring after a full service upgrade
Residential service panel replaced and inspected
New main disconnect and breaker panel installation
Dedicated circuit run for a high-draw appliance
Modern copper wiring routed through the attic during a rewire
Properly terminated junction box during a rewiring project
Whole-house surge protector installed at the panel
Level 2 EV charger mounted and ready in a home garage
Dedicated 240V circuit installed for a home EV charger
Clean conduit run to a newly installed EV charger
Recessed LED lighting installed in a finished ceiling
Outdoor landscape lighting along a walkway
New light fixture installed and tested in a living space
Commercial lighting installation in a retail space
Commercial panel and conduit installation for a business
Electrical build-out with new circuits for a commercial tenant
High-bay commercial lighting installed in a warehouse
GFCI outlet installed in a kitchen for code compliance
Smart switch and dimmer installed in a home
USB charging outlet installed for convenient device charging
Ceiling fan installed with a proper fan-rated support box
Clean, finished device installation after electrical work
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Golden State Electrician Inc today for fast, reliable electrical service throughout the Sacramento area.
