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Generator installation in Greeley, CO. Ready before the next storm.

Standby generators, portable generator hookups and transfer switches for Greeley homes, sized to what you need to keep running.

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Locally owned in Loveland since 1973
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Permits pulled and inspections handled
A written price before every job

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Upfront pricingYou approve the price before work starts.
On-time arrivalWe show up when we say we will.
Eggers Safety InspectionIncluded on every visit.
Licensed electriciansBonded, insured and local.

Backup power options for Greeley homes

Which one fits depends on what you want running during an outage and how hands-off you want it to be.

Standby generator

Starts on its own when the power goes out and runs on natural gas or propane.

Portable generator hookup

A power inlet plus a transfer switch or listed interlock lets a portable run chosen circuits safely.

Transfer switch

Keeps your home connected to either the utility or the generator, never both.

Sizing

We size by the loads you want to run. Furnace blowers and well pumps draw extra current when they start.

Regular maintenance

Standby units need service on the manufacturer’s schedule to start reliably when you need them.

Permit and inspection

Generator and transfer switch work needs a permit and inspection. We handle both.

How a Greeley generator install works

Eggers Safety InspectionA licensed electrician runs an 8-point safety check and looks at the work you need.
Size and planWe list what you want running, check your panel and fuel, and recommend standby or portable.
Upfront priceYou get a clear, written price and approve it before any work starts.
Permit and installWe pull the permit, install the generator or inlet and the transfer equipment, and test it.
WalkthroughWe test everything with you and answer your questions.

Every visit includes the $89 Eggers Safety Inspection

An 8-point electrical safety check plus your detailed estimate. The $89 is credited toward your job if you move forward. It’s only due if you decide not to go ahead.

The 8 points: electrical panel, main grounding & bonding, GFCI protection, smoke & CO detectors, outlets & switches, visible wiring, exterior electrical, and whole-home surge protection. Each one is marked Pass or Needs Attention.

From a recent Eggers job

Home standby generator installed beside a brick house, Northern Colorado — A whole-home standby generator we installed, set on its pad and wired to the home's power. Northern Colorado.

Home standby generator on its pad beside a house, Northern Colorado — Standby generator set on its pad, ready to keep the home running in an outage. Northern Colorado.

Generator transfer switch mounted on an exterior wall, Northern Colorado — Transfer switch installed so the generator can safely power the home. Northern Colorado.

Greeley generator guide

How backup power gets connected in Greeley homes, and what the permit and utility steps look like.

Connecting it safely

What is a transfer switch or interlock?

Both keep your generator from feeding power back onto the utility lines. The safe way to connect a generator is a power inlet and a transfer switch or a listed interlock made for your panel, never a cord into a wall outlet.

Where should the generator sit?

Outdoors. Never run a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors, and keep working CO alarms in the home.

The Greeley process

Who issues the permit in Greeley?

We pull permits both inside Greeley city limits and in unincorporated areas, and we schedule the inspection."/generators/generator-maintenance/">generator maintenance.

What our neighbors say

400+ Google reviews

“Andy from Eggers Electric was terrific when he came to do an estimate for us. Our to do list grew and evolved as we talked about options. He was helpful, presented a variety of options and approaches - from needs based on safety, all the way to the top of our "wish list". He is professional, engaging, experienced, and has a great sense of humor!…”

Google review · Loveland · Sep 2025

“I requested quotes from four Northern Colorado electric companies, and Eggers provided the most competitive rate by a wide margin.…”
Google review · Fort Collins · Jun 2025
“Bill and Chris are the type of guys you want doing work on your home. They are timely, professional and kind. I am very happy with Eggers Electric and will recommend them to my friends and family.”
Google review · Loveland · Feb 2026
“My family has been a customer of Eggers Electric for four generations. There is nothing better than to have a family-owned local company provide quality, friendly service in the community.…”
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Greeley generator questions

Questions? Call 970-669-1883 or email info@eggerselectric.com.

Standby or portable: which fits my Greeley home?

A standby generator starts automatically and can cover most or all of the home. A portable generator with an inlet and a transfer switch or listed interlock costs less and runs chosen circuits, but you start it and roll it out yourself. See our portable vs standby guide.

What size generator do I need?

It depends on what you want to run, not on square footage. We add up the loads, including the extra current furnace blowers and well pumps draw at startup.

Do I need a permit for a generator in Greeley?

Yes. Installing a generator, an inlet or a transfer switch is electrical work that needs a permit and inspection. We pull it and schedule the inspection.

Why do I need a transfer switch or interlock?

It keeps your home connected to either the utility or the generator, never both, so the generator can’t backfeed the utility lines and endanger line workers.

Can I run a portable generator in the garage?

No. Never run a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which can kill in minutes.

How often does a standby generator need service?

Standby generators need regular maintenance; follow the manufacturer’s schedule.

What does the visit cost?

Every visit includes the repair, installation or service you called us for, plus the $89 Eggers Safety Inspection. You get a written price before any work starts, and the $89 is credited toward the job when you go ahead.

Can I plug my generator into a wall outlet?

No. Never backfeed through an outlet. The safe way is a power inlet and a transfer switch or a listed interlock made for your panel.

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