Generator installation cost in Florida
For natural gas, installing a 22 kW whole house generator in Florida costs about $10,469 to $14,569. Electricians in this state earn $27.72 an hour, which is 19% under the US average of $34.37. This rate sets the $2,400 to $4,400 electrician cost in the price.
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Florida installed cost by size
Florida prices with fuel at half load Each model has a Generac fuel table, and three of them are rated at no more fuel per hour than the size below: 18 kW, 24 kW and 26 kW. Because of that, fuel per hour 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 | $7,719 to $11,819 | $2.21/h | $7,919 to $12,219 | $4.82/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,049 to $13,149 | $4.27/h | $9,249 to $13,549 | $9.00/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $9,869 to $13,969 | $3.70/h | $10,069 to $14,369 | $8.45/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $10,469 to $14,569 | $4.47/h | $10,669 to $14,969 | $12.58/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $10,889 to $14,989 | $4.45/h | $11,089 to $15,389 | $12.58/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $11,319 to $15,419 | $4.12/h | $11,519 to $15,819 | $10.24/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
How the 22 kW Florida price breaks down
Electricians earn $27.72 an hour, placing Florida 48th of 51 and among the lowest rates. As a result, labor costs up to $1,100 less than at the US average wage.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | For the 22 kW bundle, the price is Generac's list price less the switch. |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | This is the price gap between Generac's listings with the switch and without it. |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $2,400 to $4,400 | $2,400 to $4,400 | The published install ranges were adjusted to Florida's $27.72 hourly wage (BLS). |
| Fuel line | $400 to $1,600 | $600 to $2,000 | Gas requires a line from the meter, while propane requires one from the tank. |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $10,469 to $14,569 | $10,669 to $14,969 | propane leaves out the tank |
Cost of fuel in Florida
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $21.92 per 1,000 ft³ | $4.47 | $322 |
| Propane | $4.97 a gallon | $12.58 | $906 (182 gal) |
In Florida, gas costs less: each hour of half-load operation for a 22 kW unit costs $4.47, while propane costs $12.58. Among 51, residential gas here has the 28th lowest price.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at Florida price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $994 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,989 |
Power outages in Florida
In 2025, Florida customers averaged 73 minutes without power, below the US figure of 269. Florida ranks 49th highest of 51. Major storms accounted for 10% of the total. On ordinary days, outages averaged 65 minutes. Outages peaked during 2017 among the last ten years, totaling 2,693 minutes. The average for those years was 650, so the 2025 figure finished 578 minutes below it.
Each year beginning in 2016
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | 49th | 65 |
| 2024 | 1,488 | 5th | 67 |
| 2023 | 172 | 31st | 69 |
| 2022 | 1,011 | 2nd | 70 |
| 2021 | 83 | 48th | 65 |
| 2020 | 200 | 36th | 73 |
| 2019 | 89 | 47th | 74 |
| 2018 | 306 | 20th | 80 |
| 2017 | 2,693 | 1st | 77 |
| 2016 | 388 | 8th | 83 |
Florida utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Power & Light Co | 6,071,776 | 47 | 0.46 | 102 |
| Duke Energy Florida, LLC | 2,049,650 | 87 | 0.97 | 89 |
| Tampa Electric Co | 880,841 | 112 | 1.85 | 61 |
| JEA | 536,461 | 49 | 0.95 | 51 |
| Orlando Utilities Comm | 291,193 | 37 | 0.57 | 65 |
In 2025, Tampa Electric Co customers averaged 112 minutes without power, compared with 37 minutes for Orlando Utilities Comm. At 3.0 to one, your street's utility matters more than the statewide 73 minute figure. Across all utilities, customer-weighted, customers averaged 0.83 power losses during the year. That's less often than the 1.35 average across the US. Florida Power & Light Co outages lasted an average of 102 minutes, or about 1.7 hours. A 22 kW unit at half load would use $7.60 of gas during that time.
Major disasters declared by FEMA in Florida since 2016
Of the 18 major disasters declared in all, 15 were hurricanes, 1 was a flood, 1 was a severe storm and 1 was a tropical storm. The latest was declared in October 2026, and COVID-19 is not counted. Tropical or coastal storms made up 16 of the 18 events. The latest was Hurricane Isaias in October 2026. Such outages last for days.
The most-named counties include Gadsden County (11), Jefferson County (11), Liberty County (11), Franklin County (10), Madison County (10), Suwannee County (10), Taylor County (10), Wakulla County (10).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Hurricane Isaias | DR-4955 |
| November 2024 | Hurricane Milton | DR-4844 |
| October 2024 | Hurricane Milton | DR-4834 |
| September 2024 | Hurricane Helene | DR-4828 |
| August 2024 | Hurricane Debby | DR-4806 |
| June 2024 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes | DR-4794 |
Florida and neighboring areas
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $10,469 to $14,569 | $27.72 | 73 |
| Alabama | $10,469 to $14,569 | $27.65 | 270 |
| Georgia | $10,669 to $14,969 | $29.37 | 269 |
Florida has the lowest installation price among its neighbors. Alabama charges the same amount, while Georgia starts $200 higher. Outage time differs more than price. Alabama recorded 270 minutes in 2025, compared with 73 in Florida.
Data comes from BLS wages (May 2025), EIA outages, EIA gas (March to August 2026), EIA-861, FEMA and EIA propane (October 26, 2026). All states.