Emergency Power & Generator Services

Provide emergency generators and power restoration after outages

Startup Cost
$100,000-$500,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
15-24 months
Profit Potential
$25,000-$125,000/month

Overview

Emergency power companies generate $300,000-$1,500,000 annually with 50-70% margins.

In 2025, power outages during disasters create critical need.

Services include emergency generator rental ($200-$1,000 per day), generator installation and setup ($300-$2,000), fuel delivery and refueling ($200-$800), power restoration and electrical repairs ($150-$300 per hour), temporary power distribution, and 24/7 generator monitoring.

Successful power contractors maintain generator fleet, provide 24/7 emergency deployment, serve businesses and critical facilities, coordinate with utilities, and restore power quickly.

Peak demand during outages.

Marketing through businesses, hospitals, critical facilities, municipalities, and emergency services.

Required Skills

  • Electrical Systems
  • Generator Operation
  • Emergency Response
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Critical service during power outages
  • Generator rental recurring revenue
  • Businesses pay premium for emergency power
  • Growing power grid vulnerability
  • Can rent generators between emergencies

Cons

  • Expensive generator fleet investment
  • Peak demand during disasters only
  • Generator maintenance and fuel costs
  • 24/7 availability required
  • Liability for power provision

How to Get Started

  1. Invest in generator fleet
  2. Get electrical contractor license
  3. Build 24/7 emergency response capacity
  4. Market to businesses and facilities
  5. Provide emergency generator deployment
  6. Monitor and maintain generators
  7. Coordinate with utility restoration

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