Up to $500 in rebates from 2 programs. 164 licensed installers based in El Cajon.
A typical standby generator, generac 22-24 kw with automatic transfer switch costs $14,000 installed. Most jobs land between $10,000 and $20,000 (air-cooled 22-24 kw home standby generator (generac msrp $7,399-$7,789 with 200a transfer switch), whole-house automatic transfer switch, pad, electrical connection, natural gas connection with a short run from the meter, gas-meter coordination, permits (electrical, plumbing, zoning), startup. high end covers long gas runs, meter upsizing, propane tank, or difficult sites in north nj. excludes panel upgrade.). With the biggest rebate on offer here ($500), a typical job could cost you as little as $13,500.
Cost sources: Generac - 24kW Guardian Series home generator with whole-house switch (MSRP from $7,399); Malfettone Electric - Whole-house generator cost in NJ (22kW: $14,000-$18,000 with ATS; North NJ $16,000-$20,000); Savacool Electric - Home generator installation cost in NJ. Rebates come with conditions (equipment, income, approved contractor), so check each program.
$300 on a new fuel generator or $150 on a new portable power station. CARE/FERA customers receive an additional $200 on fuel generators or $50 on portable power stations.
No-cost portable backup battery (per an SDG&E regulatory filing), plus a resiliency assessment by phone. The 2026 enrollment window and delivery details were not confirmed.