Home standby generator installed beside a residential property

Residential Backup Power

Protect Your Home, Family, and Peace of Mind

Power outages in Northern California and Nevada are no longer rare events. Between PSPS shutoffs, winter storms, and an aging grid, your home needs backup power you can count on. OnPoint Generators installs and maintains home standby generators from the brands that homeowners trust most.

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Gillette Generators
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Generac Authorized Dealer
Franklin Whole Home
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Amazon
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State of California
AT&T
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Sutter Health
US Bank
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Amazon
Intel
Stanford
Kaiser Permanente
Hyatt
Pebble Beach Company
CHOMP
CAL FIRE
State of California
AT&T
American Tower
Wells Fargo
Marriott
Hilton
Sutter Health
US Bank
Dignity Health
UC Davis
Fremont Bank
Tesla
CBRE
JLL
Cushman & Wakefield
ABM
CVS
Simon Properties
BioMed Realty

Why Your Home Needs Backup Power

If you live in Northern California and Nevada, you already know the grid isn't as reliable as it used to be. Here's what a standby generator protects you from.

PSPS Power Shutoffs

PG&E's Public Safety Power Shutoff events can leave your home dark for days. A standby generator kicks in automatically — no extension cords, no scrambling for ice.

Severe Storms & Grid Failures

Winter storms, high winds, and aging infrastructure mean outages are getting longer and more frequent. Your generator keeps the lights on, the fridge running, and your family comfortable.

Work-From-Home Reliability

If your home is your office, a power outage means lost productivity, missed meetings, and dropped connections. Backup power keeps you online and working.

Medical Equipment

CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, refrigerated medications — some things can't wait for the power company. A generator protects the people who depend on powered medical devices.

Home Value & Peace of Mind

A permanently installed generator is a home improvement that pays for itself in comfort and resale value. It runs automatically, even when you're away.

From Consultation to Ongoing Care

You don't need to be an electrician or a generator expert. We handle every step so you can focus on what matters.

Free Home Consultation

We visit your home, assess your electrical panel, discuss your priorities, and recommend the right system — whole-home or partial-home — for your needs and budget.

Professional Installation

Our licensed technicians handle everything: concrete pad, gas line coordination, electrical connections, permitting, and final inspection. You don't lift a finger.

Ongoing Maintenance

Generators need regular service just like your car. Our maintenance programs keep your system tested, tuned, and ready so it performs when you need it most.

24/7 Emergency Support

If something goes wrong, we're a phone call away — day or night. Our technicians are on-call around the clock to get your system back online.

Financing Available

A home standby generator is an investment in your home's safety and value. We offer flexible financing options through our financial partners to make backup power affordable — apply online in minutes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A whole-home standby generator typically costs between $12,000 and $25,000 installed, depending on your home's electrical load, the generator size (usually 22kW to 48kW for residential), fuel source, and site conditions. Partial-home systems covering essential circuits start around $7,000 installed. We provide a detailed quote after a free home consultation — no surprises.
Most residential installations are completed in one to two days once the equipment arrives and permits are approved. The full process — from consultation through final inspection — typically takes four to six weeks, depending on permit timelines and equipment availability.
Modern home standby generators from Generac and Kohler are designed to be neighborhood-friendly. Most operate at 60 to 67 decibels measured at 23 feet — about the volume of a normal conversation. Sound-attenuated enclosures keep noise levels well within residential ordinance limits.
If your home has a natural gas connection, that's usually the simplest choice — unlimited fuel supply with no tank to refill. If you're on propane, we size a tank large enough to run your generator for several days. Both fuel types are reliable; the right choice depends on what's available at your property.
Home standby generators should be serviced at least once a year — oil and filter changes, spark plug inspection, battery check, coolant level (for liquid-cooled units), and a full operational test. Most units run a brief automatic self-test weekly. Our maintenance plans handle everything on a scheduled basis so you don't have to think about it.

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Residential & Light Commercial Generators

Automatic standby generators for homes, small businesses, and professional offices.

Blue Star Power Systems Blue Star JD30-03IT4 30 kW liquid-cooled standby generator

Blue Star Power Systems

Blue Star JD30-03IT4

Open Basler controller + John Deere engine + Stamford alternator — no proprietary lock-in. Serviceable by any qualified tech, not just the dealer.

30 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

30 kW Tier 4 Interim diesel standby generator built by Blue Star Power Systems. John Deere 3029TFG89 engine, Stamford S1L2 alternator, DSE DCP7310 controller.

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Blue Star Power Systems Blue Star JD40-03 40 kW liquid-cooled standby generator

Blue Star Power Systems

Blue Star JD40-03

Open Basler controller + John Deere 4045 engine + Stamford alternator — no proprietary lock-in. Serviceable by any qualified tech, not just the dealer.

40 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

40 kW Tier 3 diesel standby generator built by Blue Star Power Systems. John Deere 4045TF280 engine, Stamford UCI224 alternator, DSE DCP7310 controller.

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Caterpillar Caterpillar C7 200 kW liquid-cooled standby generator

Caterpillar

Caterpillar C7

200 kW diesel with CAT C7 ACERT inline-6. Best resale value in class. ~200 US dealers. Compact footprint.

200 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

The Caterpillar C7.1 ACERT is a 200 kW standby diesel generator with EPA Tier 3 certification. 7.01L inline-6 with MEUI fuel injection. Compact standby power for small commercial and retail applications.

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Cummins Cummins C100 D6 100 kW liquid-cooled standby generator

Cummins

Cummins C100 D6

100 kW diesel with full Cummins vertical integration. 100% load acceptance in 10 seconds. Single-source warranty.

100 kW standby · Diesel · Liquid-cooled

100 kW EPA Tier 3 diesel standby generator with QSB5-G13 engine and PowerCommand 2.3 control. Sound-attenuated aluminum enclosure, UL 2200 listed, NFPA 110 Level 1 capable.

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Cummins Cummins C60 N6 60 kW liquid-cooled standby generator

Cummins

Cummins C60 N6

60 kW natural gas with full Cummins vertical integration. QuietConnect-class sound levels. No diesel storage needed.

60 kW standby · Natural Gas / LPG · Liquid-cooled

60 kW natural gas/propane standby generator with Cummins QSJ5.9G 5.9L inline-6 engine. PowerCommand 1.1 control, UL 2200 listed, NFPA 110 Level 1 capable. Sound-attenuated aluminum enclosure.

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Generac Generac SG035 35 kW liquid-cooled standby generator

Generac

Generac SG035

35 kW natural gas/LP with Generac 4.5L engine. No on-site fuel storage required. 10-15% below Kohler gas equivalent.

35 kW standby · Natural Gas · Liquid-cooled

35 kW standby natural gas/LP generator with Generac 4.5L naturally aspirated inline-4 engine. Power Zone Pro controller, NFPA 110 Level 1 compliant, UL 2200 listed, EPA certified stationary emergency.

EPA Stationary Spark Ignition3-phasecommercial-standbylight-industrial

Written by Nick Haschka, CEOMIT, Northwestern, former McKinsey & NRG Energy

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