Emergency Power & Generator Services
Provide emergency generators and power restoration after outages
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
- Invest in generator fleet
- Get electrical contractor license
- Build 24/7 emergency response capacity
- Market to businesses and facilities
- Provide emergency generator deployment
- Monitor and maintain generators
- Coordinate with utility restoration
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