Generator installation cost in Connecticut
Installing a 22 kW whole house generator that runs on natural gas in Connecticut costs about $11,369 to $16,769. The US average hourly wage is $34.37, and electricians here earn $37.21, 8% above it. That rate is what sets the electrician line of the price, between $3,200 and $6,000.
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Installed prices in Connecticut by size
Fuel burn at half load, with Connecticut prices. Generac's fuel table covers each model. Those ratings put 18 kW, 24 kW and 26 kW at no more fuel per hour than the next smaller size, so hourly fuel use doesn't rise in step with kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $8,619 to $14,019 | $2.21/h | $9,019 to $14,519 | $4.19/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,949 to $15,349 | $4.27/h | $10,349 to $15,849 | $7.81/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $10,769 to $16,169 | $3.70/h | $11,169 to $16,669 | $7.34/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $11,369 to $16,769 | $4.47/h | $11,769 to $17,269 | $10.92/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $11,789 to $17,189 | $4.45/h | $12,189 to $17,689 | $10.92/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $12,219 to $17,619 | $4.12/h | $12,619 to $18,119 | $8.89/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
What makes up the 22 kW price in Connecticut
Labor costs up to $500 more than it does at US average pay, with its $37.21 hourly rate ranking 12th of 51.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | Generac's list price for the 22 kW package without the switch |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Difference in Generac's listed prices, with the switch included versus excluded |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $3,200 to $6,000 | $3,200 to $6,000 | Published installation ranges use Connecticut's $37.21 hourly wage (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $500 to $2,200 | $900 to $2,700 | Gas line running from the meter; propane line running from the tank |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $11,369 to $16,769 | $11,769 to $17,269 | propane leaves out the tank |
What fuel costs in Connecticut
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $21.92 per 1,000 ft³ | $4.47 | $322 |
| Propane | $4.32 a gallon | $10.92 | $786 (182 gal) |
In Connecticut, gas is the cheaper fuel, at $4.47 an hour for a 22 kW running half load, with propane higher at $10.92. Among the 51 places ranked, residential gas here is 27th cheapest.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at Connecticut price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $863 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,726 |
Power outages in Connecticut
In 2025, Connecticut customers averaged 186 minutes without power, below the US figure of 269; the rank is 35th highest of 51. Major storms accounted for 59% of that total, and ordinary days gave 77 minutes. The worst year of the past ten was 2020, when outages ran 3,034 minutes. Averaged over the ten years the figure is 548, so 2025 stayed 362 minutes under it.
For each year from 2016 onward
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 186 | 35th | 77 |
| 2024 | 153 | 41st | 74 |
| 2023 | 193 | 30th | 78 |
| 2022 | 187 | 33rd | 74 |
| 2021 | 171 | 33rd | 77 |
| 2020 | 3,034 | 3rd | 70 |
| 2019 | 247 | 24th | 68 |
| 2018 | 762 | 5th | 81 |
| 2017 | 349 | 16th | 78 |
| 2016 | 201 | 22nd | 103 |
Connecticut utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut Light & Power Co | 1,345,292 | 217 | 1.00 | 217 |
| United Illuminating Co | 347,254 | 73 | 0.66 | 111 |
| Town of Wallingford | 25,123 | 53 | 0.44 | 120 |
| City of Norwich | 20,996 | 169 | 1.48 | 114 |
| Groton Dept of Utilities | 16,395 | 71 | 0.36 | 198 |
In 2025, Connecticut Light & Power Co customers lost power for 217 minutes, while Town of Wallingford customers lost power for 53 minutes. At 4.1 to one, the company that serves your street counts for more than the 186 minute figure for the state. After weighting all utilities by customer count, the yearly average was 1.00 power losses per customer, below the US rate of 1.35. Each outage on Connecticut Light & Power Co lines ran 217 minutes on average, or about 3.6 hours. In gas terms, that is $16.14 for a 22 kW at half load.
Major FEMA disasters recorded in Connecticut from 2016
Of the 5 major disasters declared, 2 were hurricanes, 2 were severe storms and 1 was a tornado. The latest was declared in September 2024, and COVID-19 is not counted. Tropical or coastal storms made up 2 of the 5 disasters. The latest was in October 2021 and was called Remnants Of Hurricane Ida. Those outages run for days.
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides | DR-4820 |
| October 2021 | Remnants of Hurricane Ida | DR-4629 |
| January 2021 | Tropical Storm Isaias | DR-4580 |
| December 2018 | Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-4410 |
| August 2018 | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Straight-Line Winds | DR-4385 |
Connecticut plus the states bordering it
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $11,369 to $16,769 | $37.21 | 186 |
| Massachusetts | $11,669 to $17,169 | $39.21 | 122 |
| New York | $11,869 to $17,469 | $40.8 | 247 |
| Rhode Island | $11,269 to $16,369 | $35.65 | 183 |
1 of 3 neighboring states pays less for installation. Installation costs are lowest in Rhode Island at $11,269 and highest in New York at $11,869. Outage times show a bigger difference than prices. New York recorded 247 minutes in 2025, compared with 186 minutes here.
Sources: BLS wages (May 2025), gas data from EIA (March to August 2026), propane data from EIA (October 26, 2026), outage data from EIA, EIA-861, FEMA. All states.