A 22 kW Generac standby generator:
In October 2026, Green Sun Energy Services installed a Generac 22/21 kW natural-gas standby generator at Michael’s home in Spring Lake Heights, NJ. The home is served by a 200-amp electrical service, and the system was sized for 3,000 square feet of living space.
The transfer arrangement is a managed whole-house setup using a 200-amp service-entrance-rated automatic transfer switch — Generac Model G0099280 — with an integrated surge protection device. When JCP&L power goes out, the switch detects the outage and signals the generator to start, then transfers the load automatically. The whole-house configuration means Michael does not have to choose which circuits stay live during an outage. Two Load Management Modules are included to handle two 60-amp devices; if the generator’s demand approaches its limit while those loads are running, the modules shed them automatically and restore them when capacity allows, all without any manual intervention.
The generator itself is the Generac Next Generation Air-Cooled model, Model 7260, rated at 22 kW on liquid propane and 21 kW on natural gas — here running on natural gas. Connectivity is built in: the unit ships with cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, so Michael can check status and receive alerts without being home. A 12-volt battery handles the engine start. The unit sits on a 5,000 PSI precast concrete pad measuring 54 inches by 32 inches by 3 inches and weighing 190 pounds.
Grounding was run with #4 AWG copper wire from the water main to the service entrance main. The installation package included up to 20 feet of electrical and 20 feet of plumbing work. The generator carries a 5-year limited warranty from Generac, and Green Sun backs the installation with a 5-year limited workmanship warranty of its own.
Michael’s account also includes a service plan that covers annual maintenance and an extended parts-and-labor warranty, so the generator gets a regular inspection each year and major covered repairs do not fall back on Michael out of pocket.
Why Spring Lake Heights homeowners choose Green Sun Energy Services
Complete backup power, from sizing and installation to the service that keeps it ready.
What makes Green Sun Energy Services different
- Standby generators: installed and serviced as a Generac Authorized Sales and Service Dealer, by factory-authorized Generac technicians. On this home: a Generac 7260 standby generator (22 kW LP / 21 kW NG) running on natural gas, on a 200-amp transfer switch (managed whole house) and serviced by Green Sun Energy Services.
- Warranty: backed by a 5-year generator workmanship warranty.
- Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with 444 completed standby generator projects across Monmouth County and 621 standby generator projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Spring Lake Heights
Green Sun Energy Services has completed 2 standby generator installations and 2 generator service customers in Spring Lake Heights. Spring Lake Heights, a borough in Monmouth County, is served by JCP&L.
Thinking about a standby generator for your Spring Lake Heights home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
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Project Facts
- Location
- Spring Lake Heights, NJ
- Services
- Standby Generator Installation, Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- October 2026
- Manufacturer & model
- Generac 7260
- Rated output
- 22 kW LP / 21 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Home sized for
- 3,000 sq ft
- Electrical service
- 200 amp
- Transfer switch
- 200 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
- Workmanship warranty
- 5 years
Standby generator questions from Spring Lake Heights homeowners
Can a generator be installed in a flood zone in Spring Lake Heights?
Yes, but the generator and its electrical equipment may need to be elevated or otherwise protected. The installation is evaluated against the property's FEMA flood zone, its Base Flood Elevation and Design Flood Elevation, the municipal flood ordinance, any applicable freeboard, and NJDEP requirements where they apply. It is a property-by-property assessment rather than a rule of thumb.
Can the generator be connected to any nearby gas pipe?
No. The branch supplying the generator has to be sized for the flow and pressure the machine needs. A pipe that happens to be close by may be too small, or may already be carrying too much load. Undersized piping shows up as poor starting, unstable running, reduced output or a generator that shuts down under load.
What is a service-entrance-rated transfer switch?
One that is listed for use as service equipment when installed in the appropriate configuration. These are commonly used for whole-house systems, where the transfer switch becomes part of the home's service arrangement rather than sitting downstream of it.