Ellen from West Long Branch, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since April of 2021. The Generac 6242 at the house is rated 17 kW on propane and 16 kW on natural gas, runs on natural gas, and feeds a 65-amp transfer switch. It was installed in September of 2013 by another company. Green Sun took it on in April of 2021 and has serviced it every year since – April of 2021, April of 2022, April of 2023, June of 2024 and June of 2025.
Why Ellen chose Green Sun Energy Services
We keep your generator ready before the power goes out.
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 standby generator serviced by Green Sun Energy Services.
- Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with 709 completed generator service projects across Monmouth County and 937 generator service projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in West Long Branch
Green Sun Energy Services has completed 4 generator service customers in West Long Branch. West Long Branch, a borough in Monmouth County, is served by JCP&L.
Thinking about generator service for your West Long Branch home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
Power it. Protect it. Maintain it.
Project Facts
- Location
- West Long Branch, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- April 2021
- Manufacturer & model
- Generac 6242
- Rated output
- 17 kW LP / 16 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 65 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from West Long Branch homeowners
Can a standby generator be installed in the garage?
No. Residential air-cooled standby generators are designed for outdoor installation and must never be run inside a garage, basement, shed or any other enclosed occupied space. The engine produces carbon monoxide, which can cause serious injury or death. That is why outdoor location and separation from building openings are treated as critical rather than as preferences.
Can a generator go in the side yard of a West Long Branch 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.
What does remote monitoring actually tell you?
Depending on the generator and the connectivity, remote monitoring can report status, maintenance notifications, alarms, exercise information and operating history. Its real value is that a fault announces itself between service visits, instead of being discovered during the outage it was bought for.