Learn & Plan

Plain-language guides to help you understand backup power before making a decision.

How Standby Generators Work

Learn how a standby generator detects an outage, starts automatically, and transfers power to your home.

Understand the major differences in cost, runtime, convenience, and installation.

Learn how appliance loads, starting watts, and essential circuits affect generator sizing.

See the basic steps involved in placing, connecting, permitting, and installing a standby generator.

Compare the two most common standby-generator fuel options and how each affects planning.

Follow the sequence from utility power loss to automatic backup power and restoration.