Transfer Switches Explained: How Backup Power Safely Connects to Your Home
What a transfer switch is, why backup power needs one, and the difference between automatic and manual types — for Marin homes. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.
Standby Generator Maintenance: Keeping It Ready for the Next Outage
Why standby generators need regular maintenance and what it involves — so your Marin home’s backup power actually works when the next PSPS or storm hits. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.
Transfer Switches Explained: How Backup Power Safely Connects to Your Home
What a transfer switch is, why backup power needs one, and the difference between automatic and manual types — for Marin homes. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.
How to Prepare Your Marin Home for PSPS Season
How to prepare your Marin home for PSPS season — backup power options, an outage plan, and the steps to take before the shutoffs start. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.
Standby Generator Cost in Marin: What to Expect (2026)
What a standby generator really costs to install in Marin in 2026 — the equipment, transfer switch, gas, and sizing that drive the price, plus how to budget. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.
Whole-Home Generator vs Portable and Transfer Switch: The Marin PSPS Call
Standby generator, portable plus a transfer switch, or a battery? How Marin homeowners should choose backup power for PSPS season, with the trade-offs that actually matter. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.
Where to Place a Standby Generator on a Marin Property
Where to place a standby generator on a Marin property — code clearances, exhaust and carbon-monoxide safety, noise, and proximity to fuel and the transfer switch. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.
Generator Fuel Options Compared for Marin Homes
Natural gas vs propane vs gasoline for Marin home generators — how the fuel choice affects runtime, maintenance, and convenience during PSPS outages. Reviewed by a licensed C-10.