Joel from Howell, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since December of 2020. The 16 kW Generac at the house was installed by another company in October of 2019, and just over a year later Joel switched its servicing to Green Sun. It has had a full service every year from 2021 through 2026, on a plan covering annual maintenance and an extended parts-and-labor warranty, running on natural gas behind a 70-amp transfer switch.
Project Facts
- Location
- Howell, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- December 2020
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7035
- Rated output
- 16 kW LP / 16 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 70 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Howell homeowners
Can a generator go in the side yard of a Howell property?
Often yes, provided the side yard satisfies both the manufacturer's clearances and the municipality's zoning requirements. The site review covers the property-line setback, windows and doors, the gas and electric meters, the air conditioner, neighboring structures, flood conditions, service access and any local screening requirement.
Does a generator produce less on natural gas than on propane?
Some models do have a lower rated maximum output on natural gas than on propane -- a current 22 kW machine is rated 22 kW on LP and 21 kW on natural gas. Other models carry their own ratings, so the model-specific specification sheet is what settles it rather than a general rule.
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.