Generator Installation

Keep your home or business powered during outages. Professional generator installation with automatic transfer switches.

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Whole-Home Standby

Automatic standby generators that kick in seconds after a power outage. Your home stays powered without lifting a finger.

Automatic Transfer Switches

Safe, code-compliant transfer switches that automatically disconnect from the grid and connect your generator.

Proper Sizing

We calculate your exact power needs to recommend the right generator size — no underpowered units or wasted capacity.

All Fuel Types

Natural gas, propane, and diesel generators. We help you choose the best fuel source for your property and budget.

Permit & Inspection

We handle all permits, gas line coordination, and city inspections. Turnkey installation with zero hassle.

Maintenance Plans

Keep your generator ready with annual maintenance — oil changes, load testing, and transfer switch verification.

Standby Generator Installation

Permanent whole-home or commercial standby generators with automatic start and transfer switch integration.

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Transfer Switch Installation

Manual and automatic transfer switches for portable and standby generators. Safely switch between grid and generator power.

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Generator Hookups

Dedicated generator inlet boxes and connections for portable generators. Safe, convenient power during outages.

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Load Analysis

We calculate your essential and total electrical loads to determine the right generator size.

Equipment Selection

Help you choose the right generator brand, fuel type, and capacity for your needs and budget.

Installation

Professional installation including concrete pad, gas line, electrical connections, and transfer switch.

Commissioning

Full system testing, load verification, and training on operation and maintenance.

Frequent Power Outages

If you experience multiple outages per year — whether from wind events, grid overloads, or planned shutoffs — a standby generator eliminates the disruption.

Medical Equipment at Home

CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, refrigerated medications — if anyone in your household depends on powered medical equipment, backup power is essential.

Work From Home

A power outage means lost productivity, missed meetings, and potential income loss. A generator keeps your home office running through any outage.

PSPS Wildfire Shutoffs

Southern California utilities increasingly use Public Safety Power Shutoffs during fire weather. These planned outages can last days — a generator keeps you comfortable.

Business Continuity

For businesses, every hour of downtime costs money. Restaurants lose inventory, retail loses sales, offices lose productivity. A commercial generator protects your bottom line.

Well Water or Sump Pump

Properties on well water lose water pressure during outages. Homes with sump pumps risk flooding. A generator keeps these critical systems running.

Recognize any of these warning signs? Don't wait until it becomes an emergency.

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DCP Electric installs standby and portable generators throughout Ventura County, Santa Barbara County, and the greater Southern California area. We serve Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Ojai, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Malibu, and Westlake Village.

Southern California's increasing wildfire risk has made generators more important than ever. SCE's Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) events can leave entire communities without power for days during high-wind fire weather events. In 2024 alone, PSPS events affected thousands of homes across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. A whole-home standby generator ensures your family stays safe and comfortable no matter how long the grid is down.

Generator installation in our area requires careful consideration of local regulations. Ventura County has specific setback requirements, noise ordinances, and permitting processes that vary by city. In the City of Ventura, generators must be placed at least 5 feet from property lines and meet noise limits at the property boundary. We navigate these requirements for every installation and ensure full compliance.

We install generators from leading manufacturers including Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, and Cummins. Natural gas connections are available throughout most of Ventura County through SoCalGas, making natural gas generators a convenient choice. For properties without natural gas — common in rural areas of Ojai and upper Ventura — propane generators with on-site tank storage are an excellent alternative.

After the third PSPS shutoff left us without power for two days, we called DCP Electric about a standby generator. They sized a 22kW Generac for our home, handled all the permits and gas line work, and had it installed within two weeks. Last shutoff, the generator kicked in within 15 seconds — we didn't even lose our Wi-Fi.

Steve & Karen W.

Homeowners, Ojai

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For essential circuits only (refrigerator, lights, sump pump, a few outlets), a 7.5-10kW generator is sufficient. For whole-house coverage including HVAC and water heater, you'll typically need 16-22kW. We perform a detailed load calculation to recommend the exact size — oversizing wastes money, undersizing causes problems.

A complete standby generator installation typically ranges from $8,000-$15,000 for residential properties, depending on generator size, fuel type, and installation complexity. This includes the generator, transfer switch, concrete pad, gas line, electrical connections, permitting, and inspection. We provide detailed quotes with no hidden costs.

Natural gas standby generators can run indefinitely as long as gas supply is available. Propane generators are limited by tank size — a 500-gallon tank typically provides 5-7 days of continuous operation under moderate load. We'll help you determine the right setup for your expected outage duration.

Yes, generator installations in California require both electrical and building permits, and often a gas permit as well. The installation must meet setback requirements, noise ordinances, and NEC code. DCP Electric handles all permitting and inspections as part of our installation service.

Most automatic standby generators detect a power outage and start delivering power within 10-30 seconds. The automatic transfer switch monitors utility power continuously and triggers the generator startup the moment it detects an outage. When utility power returns, the system automatically transfers back and shuts down the generator.

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