Generator Installation in Richmond, VA
Dominion Energy customers averaged 2.9 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 Richmond and the rest of Henrico County, ranked by reputation.
How often the power actually goes out in Richmond
2024 · EIA data2.9 hours
average time a Dominion Energy customer spent without power
26%
of the US average of 11 hours — better than typical
1.4
power interruptions per customer that year
Excluding major event days — hurricanes, ice storms and the like — the figure drops to 2.2 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 Virginia Electric & Power Co (utility-defined 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.
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 3148
2.Virginia Power Solutions
EliteElectric generator shop
Generac
92
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 159
91
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 240
89
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 207
5.Generator Supercenter of Richmond Va
Top ratedElectric generator shop
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 84
6.Master Electrical Services LLC
Top ratedElectrician
82
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 34
7.Cummins Sales and Service
Top ratedManufacturer
Cummins
80
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.2 · 55
8.Alternative Power of Richmond, LLC.
Electric generator shop
76
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 4
9.Managed Generator Services, LLC
Electric generator shop
75
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 10
10.Bay Power Solutions Richmond
Electric generator shop
47
GridFree Score
★★★ 3 · 2
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How much does generator installation cost in Richmond?
In Richmond, 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 Richmond, VA?
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 Richmond 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 Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Dominion Energy customers averaged 2.9 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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