26 kW Generac Standby Generator Installed with 200 Amp Transfer Switch

Power outages in Montana don't send a warning. They just happen - and if you're not ready, you're dealing with spoiled food, no heat, and a dark house until the utility company gets around to flipping the switch back on. That's exactly the problem a standby generator solves.

We just wrapped up a 26 kW Generac home standby generator installation, complete with a new 200 amp automatic transfer switch. The generator sits on a dedicated pad outside the home, hard-wired directly into the electrical system. When the grid goes down, the transfer switch detects the outage and kicks the generator on automatically - no running outside, no extension cords, no guesswork.

The 200 amp automatic transfer switch is the piece most people don't think about, but it's just as important as the generator itself. It's what separates a true standby system from a portable setup. The transfer switch monitors incoming utility power constantly. The moment it senses a loss, it safely disconnects the home from the grid and connects it to the generator - usually within seconds. When utility power comes back, it switches back over just as cleanly.

A 26 kW unit is a solid choice for a full home backup. It's enough capacity to run the essentials and then some - heating systems, refrigerators, lights, and most other loads without having to pick and choose. Paired with a Generac transfer switch and a clean install, this homeowner isn't just covered for the next outage. They're covered for every one after that.

If you've been putting off a standby generator because you weren't sure where to start, that's what we're here for. We handle everything from sizing the right unit for your home to the full electrical installation - and we service and maintain what we install.