Generator & Backup Power in Palo Alto, CA
Generac standby generators and battery backup, installed by a licensed team — automatic power when the grid drops, sized for your home and permitted to code.
- Generac automatic standby generators
- Automatic transfer switch
- Whole-home or essential-circuit backup
- Permitted, inspected, gas & electrical coordinated
- Battery backup option (no fuel, no noise)
Licensed C-10 · CSLB #1114918 · Permitted & inspected
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Generator & Backup Power in Palo Alto, done right
Every job in Palo Alto starts with a free assessment and your home's Electrical Score, is sized by a real NEC load calculation, and is permitted and inspected in Santa Clara County. No guesswork, no cutting corners.
Generac automatic standby generators
Automatic transfer switch
Whole-home or essential-circuit backup
Permitted, inspected, gas & electrical coordinated
Battery backup option (no fuel, no noise)
What does generator installation cost in Palo Alto?
Full cost guide →Most whole-home Generac standby installs in our area land around $14,000–$20,000, permitted, with the automatic transfer switch.
Typical range for the Santa Clara County area, not a quote. Your exact price comes from a free assessment.
Permits & your utility in Palo Alto
In Palo Alto, electric service is City of Palo Alto Utilities (CPAU), and building permits are issued by City of Palo Alto. We pull the permit on every generator installation, coordinate the service and meter to CPAU's Electric Service Requirements — Section II: Residential Underground & Overhead Service, and pass inspection, so it's safe, legal, and protects your home's value.
Your local generator installation team in Santa Clara County
Astral is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor. We know the local building departments and utilities, pull every permit, and stand behind the work. Palo Alto homeowners get the same licensed, warrantied generator installation we'd put in our own home.
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Other electrical services in Palo Alto
Not sure what your Palo Alto home needs?
Start with your home's Electrical Score: a licensed C-10 electrician grades your panel, service and wiring 0 to 100 for safety and capacity. Know before you buy an EV, add solar, or sell.
generator installation in Palo Alto: FAQ
What size generator do I need in Palo Alto?+
It depends on the circuits you want to keep running. We size the generator (or battery) to your home's real load and your priorities — whole-home or just the essentials.
Do you handle the permit and transfer switch?+
Yes — we install the automatic transfer switch, coordinate gas and electrical, and permit and inspect the whole job in Santa Clara County.
Generator & Backup Power in Palo Alto?
Book your free assessment with a licensed C-10 electrician today.