Lauren from Westfield, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since March of 2023. The Generac 7042 at the house is rated 22 kW on propane and 19.5 kW on natural gas, runs on natural gas, and feeds a 100-amp transfer switch. It was installed in March of 2022 by another company, and Green Sun took it on exactly a year later. It has been serviced every year since – April of 2023, May of 2024, March of 2025 and March of 2026 – and reports to remote monitoring in between, so a fault announces itself rather than waiting to be found.
Project Facts
- Location
- Westfield, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- March 2023
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7042
- Rated output
- 22 kW LP / 19.5 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 100 amp
- Load management
- Whole House
Standby generator questions from Westfield homeowners
Can a generator go in the side yard of a Westfield 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.
Do underground utilities have to be marked before the trench is dug?
Yes. Underground facilities must be addressed through the New Jersey One Call process before the excavation begins, which is what protects buried gas, electric, telecommunications and water lines from being struck.
Does a 200-amp service need a 200-amp transfer switch?
A transfer switch installed in the service path has to be rated appropriately for the service and the configuration. A 200-amp service commonly uses a 200-amp service-rated switch, but the actual design is confirmed by the electrician rather than assumed from the service size.