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Standby Generators and PSPS Outages: A California Homeowner's Guide

By Rupert Electric · 2026-08-22

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Wildfire-season power shutoffs have become a fact of life across California. Here's how to keep the lights on.

Option 1: Whole house standby generator

A Generac, Kohler or Cummins unit starts automatically within seconds of an outage. Our Generator Installation team handles sizing, the transfer switch, gas coordination and permits in Santa Rosa, Chico, Redding and beyond.

Option 2: Portable generator with an inlet

A manual transfer switch or interlock kit lets you safely feed the house from a portable generator. Affordable and effective for essentials.

Option 3: Home battery

Quiet and clean. Paired with solar, a Tesla Powerwall or Enphase battery can carry a home through extended outages. See Solar & Battery Backup.

Sizing

List what you must run: refrigerator, well pump, medical devices, HVAC, internet. We calculate the load and show you options.

Don't forget surge protection

Grid restoration after an outage can send surges through your home. Surge Protection at the panel protects everything downstream.

Call (833) 652-8933 to get outage-ready before the next shutoff.

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