A Generac whole-home generator is the only Sacramento-area backup power solution that starts automatically, runs on your existing natural gas or propane, and keeps every essential circuit powered through multi-day PG&E PSPS shutoffs, heat-related grid failures, and wildfire events. Peak Power Systems is the Sacramento Foothills' factory-authorized Generac dealer, and we handle the entire installation — permits, gas, concrete, electrical, PG&E interconnection, and warranty registration — under one fixed-price proposal.
We install Generac Guardian air-cooled home standby units (10, 14, 18, 22, and 26kW) and Protector-series liquid-cooled units for larger estates and light commercial. Most Sacramento Foothills homes are correctly sized with a 16-22kW Guardian; larger executive properties with multiple HVAC zones, pools, or well pumps typically move to 22-26kW. Sizing is based on a real load calculation performed on-site, not a phone-call guess.
Problems We Solve
The specific power reliability challenges Sacramento Foothills homeowners face — and exactly how we address them.
Multi-day PSPS shutoffs
PG&E cuts power to 200,000+ Sacramento-region customers annually during wind and fire events. A Generac restores full power in about 10 seconds and runs on natural gas or propane.
110°F heat killing your AC
Sacramento summers overwhelm the grid. Your Generac keeps HVAC, refrigeration, and pool equipment running so your home stays livable during heat waves.
Portable generator hassle
No cords, no fuel runs, no 2 AM trips outside in a storm. Standby generators are fully automatic — you don't lift a finger.
Frozen or spoiled food
A single 48-hour outage can cost $500-$1,500 in lost groceries. One outage often pays for a significant portion of the install.
Home offices going dark
Remote workers, medical equipment, security systems, and internet all stay powered so your life doesn't stop when the grid does.
Slow rural restoration
Foothill communities restore last. Your Generac doesn't care — it runs until PG&E is back, whether that's 6 hours or 6 days.
Benefits
Automatic — no manual steps
Detects the outage, starts the generator, and powers your home within about 10 seconds. No switches to flip.
Whole-home coverage
Runs everything — AC, kitchen, laundry, internet, pool, EV charging — on a properly sized system.
Natural gas or propane
Uses your existing utility gas or propane tank. No refueling. No storage. No stabilizer.
Increases home value
Backup power is now a listed feature in Sacramento Foothills real estate. Generac installs often recoup 60-70% at resale.
Financing available
9.99% APR for 132 months (~$100-$225/mo) via Synchrony Project Card, or 0% for 18 months.
5-year warranty
Generac's full 5-year manufacturer warranty is registered as part of every install we complete.
Our Process
Free Consultation
On-site load calculation, gas and electrical assessment, and generator sizing — no charge, no pressure.
Fixed-Price Proposal
Line-item quote covering equipment, transfer switch, concrete pad, gas run, permits, and PG&E filing.
Permits & Scheduling
We file with the county, coordinate PG&E interconnection, and schedule around fire-season priority.
Installation & Startup
1–3 day install by our W-2 crew, full commissioning, homeowner walk-through, and warranty registration.
Why Homeowners Choose Peak Power Systems
- Authorized Generac Dealer and Generac PowerPro certified installer
- California C-10 Electrical Contractor License #789456, held since 1986
- $2M general liability plus full workers' comp — every crew member is a W-2 employee
- 1,200+ Generac installations completed across the Sacramento Foothills
- Fixed-price proposals with line-item detail — no change-order surprises
- 24/7 emergency service for existing maintenance customers
- 5-year Generac manufacturer warranty registered on every install
What's included in a Peak Power generator installation
Our fixed-price proposal covers the Generac generator, the correctly sized automatic transfer switch (whole-home or essential-circuits, depending on your panel and budget), a code-compliant concrete pad with proper clearances, gas line extension and pressure-tested regulator, electrical panel work and grounding upgrades where required, all Sacramento County or city permits, the PG&E interconnection filing, final inspection coordination, and Generac 5-year warranty registration. When we hand you the keys, your generator is tested under load, connected to Generac Mobile Link WiFi monitoring, and ready to run.
How sizing actually works
Every quote starts with a real load calculation, not a square-footage rule of thumb. We inventory your panel breakers, note appliance nameplate wattages (AC compressors are the big driver), account for well pump startup surge if you have one, and factor in future loads like EV chargers or pool heaters. The result is a Generac model spec'd to your actual usage — usually 16-22kW for suburban Sacramento Foothills homes, 22-26kW for executive estates, and 24-30kW+ for ranch and rural properties.
Permitting, PG&E, and inspections
We handle every permit and utility filing. That includes electrical permits from Sacramento County or the City of Folsom, a mechanical/gas permit when we extend the gas line, and the PG&E interconnection application (form 79-1151 for parallel operation, or the simpler open-transition form for standard automatic transfer switches). Inspections are coordinated directly with the county inspector and the PG&E field crew. You don't fill out a form or wait in a county office.
Installation timeline
From your signed proposal, the typical timeline is 2-6 weeks: 1-3 weeks for permitting, 1-2 days on-site for installation, and same-day commissioning. During fire-season demand spikes (May-September) lead times can extend to 8 weeks — start early. Once installed, your Generac performs a self-test weekly and reports to Mobile Link so you always know it's ready.