Standby generators
Permanently installed generators that start automatically when the power goes out.
GENERATOR INSTALLATION · NOVATOGenerator Installation
Generator Installation
in Novato, CA.
Backup power for Novato homes during PG&E shutoffs: standby generators, portable generator inlets and transfer switches, permitted and inspected.
Serving San Marin, Ignacio, Hamilton, Bel Marin Keys, Indian Valley and Old Town and the rest of Novato. Share your address to confirm availability.
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Backup power,
connected safely.
Standby generators and portable generator hookups installed with the right transfer equipment, so the house is powered safely and the utility line is never back-fed.
Portable generator inlets
An outdoor inlet and interlock or transfer switch, so a portable generator can power selected circuits without extension cords.
Transfer switches
Manual or automatic transfer equipment sized to the generator and the loads you want to keep on.
Critical-load panels
Fridge, furnace blower, internet, lights and medical equipment moved to a backed-up subpanel.
Load calculation
Generator size matched to what you actually need to run, not guesswork.
Permits and inspection
Electrical permit, city inspection and utility requirements handled by HAXX.
NOVATO DETAILSBackup power
Backup power
in Novato.
Novato borders open space and grassy hills, and PG&E has named parts of the city in Public Safety Power Shutoff notices, notably areas west of Highway 101.
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Inlet and interlock
With a listed power inlet and a panel interlock, a portable generator can feed chosen circuits safely, with no back-feed to PG&E lines.
02
Standby units
Automatic generators with a transfer switch, sized to the circuits you need during an outage.
03
Batteries
Home batteries give quiet backup, and MCE offers a credit for using battery storage during evening peak hours.
What customers say
about HAXX.
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“Recently, my dishwasher stopped working, and they discovered it was actually an outlet issue. Not only did they diagnose it quickly, but they also fixed the outlet—saving me from calling an electrician. Reliable, professional, and skilled at handling both appliances and electrical issues.”
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“Prompt and professional - they helped run a new thermostat wire through a wall and crawl space.”
A CLEAR NEXT STEPFrom your first question
From your first question
to a considered plan.
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Share your starting point
Existing equipment, home layout and what you want to improve.
02
Review the property
Sizing, airflow, equipment placement and electrical needs.
03
Compare the scope
Options, exclusions, permit requirements and any eligible incentives.
04
Plan installation
Confirm equipment, scheduling and handover details with HAXX.
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Real work.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Generator Installation in Novato: questions, answered.
Do I need a permit for a generator in Novato?
Generally, yes for permanently connected generators and transfer switches. HAXX confirms requirements with the Building Division, files the permit and arranges inspection.
How can I tell if my Novato home is in a PSPS area?
PG&E sends notices and offers an address lookup on its site before a shutoff. Areas near open space are more likely to be included.
Can I plug a generator into an outlet?
No. Back-feeding through an outlet is dangerous for you and for utility workers. Use an inlet with an interlock or a transfer switch.
What size generator do I need?
It depends on the circuits you want to keep powered. HAXX lists your critical loads and sizes the generator to them.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTYTell us what you need.
Tell us what you need.
We’ll start there.
Share the property, equipment and questions you have in mind.
(408) 901-8315
Call HAXX to discuss your property and scheduling.