Generator Installation · Aurora, CO
Generator Installation in Aurora, CO
Aurora's spring snowstorms, summer windstorms and occasional public safety power shutoffs along the Front Range can cause outages, and in winter a furnace without power becomes a problem. Many homeowners want backup for the furnace, sump pump and refrigerator.
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- Independent, licensed electricians
- Serving Original Aurora, Hoffman Heights, Del Mar and more
What's different about generator installation in Aurora
A portable generator connected through an outdoor inlet and panel interlock covers those, while a natural-gas standby generator with an automatic transfer switch runs automatically. Generators must run outdoors. Xcel Energy owns the service, and permits come from the City of Aurora's building division. Ask whether the unit should carry the furnace and sump pump.
Mid-century homes often have 100 amp panels that are full and may have brands electricians suggest replacing. Newer homes add EV chargers, basement finishes and solar.
Weather and the utility in Aurora
Aurora sits on the plains east of Denver, where spring and summer storms bring large hail and strong winds, and winters bring cold snaps and occasional heavy snow. Hail regularly damages AC units, meter covers and service masts. Xcel Energy serves Aurora and handles meters, service drops and reconnection.
- Permits in Aurora
- Electrical permits inside city limits come from the City of Aurora's building division; parts of Aurora lie in Adams and Douglas counties. Colorado licenses electricians through the State Electrical Board.
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy
- Where we connect you
- 17 ZIP codes in Aurora, including Original Aurora, Hoffman Heights, Del Mar, Saddle Rock, Southlands, Tallyn's Reach
Signs it's time to call
- Frequent outages from storms, ice or heat
- Medical equipment, sump pumps or freezers that cannot lose power
- A portable generator with no safe way to connect
- Planning a whole-home standby unit
How the job usually goes
1. Size the load
Circuits that must stay powered are listed and the generator sized.
2. Choose the connection
Inlet and interlock, manual transfer switch or automatic transfer switch.
3. Install and inspect
Permitted installation, gas connection by a licensed fitter where needed, and inspection.
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What moves the price in Aurora
Electricians set their own prices. Local permit fees, utility coordination and the age of the home all play a part, along with:
- Portable inlet versus standby system
- Generator size
- Transfer switch type
- Distance from panel and gas source
- Pad, permits and inspection
Stop and call an electrician if
- ✕ Never backfeed through an outlet
- ✕ Never run a generator in a garage
Generator Installation in Aurora: questions
Do I need a permit for generator installation in Aurora?
In most cases, yes. Electrical permits inside city limits come from the City of Aurora's building division; parts of Aurora lie in Adams and Douglas counties. Colorado licenses electricians through the State Electrical Board. The electrician normally pulls the permit and arranges the inspection.
Is an interlock kit legal?
Listed interlock kits are accepted in many jurisdictions when installed with a permit. Your electrician will know the local rule.
What electrical issues are common in Aurora homes?
Electricians in Aurora most often see: full panels in mid-century ranch homes; hail damage to outdoor equipment; capacity for EV chargers and basement finishes.
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