Generator Installation in Bakersfield, CA
PG&E customers averaged 8.5 hours without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average. Below are generator installers serving Bakersfield and the rest of Kern County, ranked by reputation.
How often the power actually goes out in Bakersfield
2024 · EIA data8.5 hours
average time a PG&E customer spent without power
77%
of the US average of 11 hours — better than typical
2.1
power interruptions per customer that year
Excluding major event days — hurricanes, ice storms and the like — the figure drops to 4.6 hours. The gap between the two is the part a standby generator or home battery is really for.
Source: US Energy Information Administration, Form 861 reliability filing for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (IEEE 1366 methodology). SAIDI measures the average minutes a customer was without power across the year. National reliability in 2024 was heavily affected by Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton.
91
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 173
89
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★★★★ 4.9 · 143
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 121
87
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★★★★ 4.9 · 88
84
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 34
83
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 40
82
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 17
82
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 17
81
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 29
10.Central California Power
Top ratedElectric generator shop
78
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 31
11.Electric Motor Works Inc
Top ratedElectric motor repair shop
78
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 20
12.Bakersfield Electric Motor Repair
Electric motor repair shop
77
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 11
13.Cummins Sales and Service
Manufacturer
Cummins
77
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.9 · 69
14.Core Electric
Electrician
75
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 76
72
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 11
16.Valley Power Systems, Inc.
Diesel engine repair service
69
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.8 · 28
68
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.2 · 5
18.Zk Electric
Electrician
67
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 5
63
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.9 · 16
20.Michael Wilson Generator
RV repair shop
19
GridFree Score
★ 1 · 1
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How much does generator installation cost in Bakersfield?
In Bakersfield, a whole-house standby generator (18–26 kW) typically runs $10,000–$20,000 installed, including the transfer switch, gas connection, pad and permits. A smaller essentials-only unit (10–14 kW) runs $8,000–$13,000. A portable generator with an interlock kit is the budget option at $800–$2,000.
Do I need a permit for a generator in Bakersfield, CA?
Almost everywhere, yes. A standby generator needs an electrical permit and usually a gas/plumbing permit, and most states require the work be done by a licensed contractor. A reputable Bakersfield installer pulls the permit for you — treat anyone who offers to skip it as a red flag, since unpermitted work surfaces at resale and can void insurance claims.
Who installs generators in Bakersfield?
Licensed electricians and specialized generator dealers handle installation. A standby generator also needs a gas connection, so many jobs involve both an electrician and a plumbing contractor — dealers coordinate both.
Why are outages common around Bakersfield?
PG&E customers averaged 8.5 hours without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average.
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