Generator installation cost in Georgia
In Georgia, a whole house generator rated 22 kW and burning natural gas runs about $10,669 to $14,969 once installed. Here, an electrician's hourly rate of $29.37 runs 15% under the US average of $34.37, and that rate is what sets the $2,600 to $4,700 electrician line in the price.
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Installed cost by size in Georgia
Georgia prices apply to fuel use at half load. Generac gives a separate fuel table for each model. Sizes rated at 18 kW, at 24 kW and at 26 kW are rated to burn no more each hour than the size below, so fuel per hour doesn't climb in step with kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $7,919 to $12,219 | $3.41/h | $8,219 to $12,619 | $3.18/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,249 to $13,549 | $6.58/h | $9,549 to $13,949 | $5.93/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $10,069 to $14,369 | $5.70/h | $10,369 to $14,769 | $5.57/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $10,669 to $14,969 | $6.88/h | $10,969 to $15,369 | $8.30/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $11,089 to $15,389 | $6.85/h | $11,389 to $15,789 | $8.30/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $11,519 to $15,819 | $6.34/h | $11,819 to $16,219 | $6.75/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
What makes up the 22 kW price in Georgia
With the hourly rate at $29.37, ranking 43rd of 51 and near the lowest paid, labor costs up to $800 below the figure at US average pay.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | Generac's bundle list price for 22 kW, with the switch taken out |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Difference between Generac's listed prices with and without the switch |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $2,600 to $4,700 | $2,600 to $4,700 | Published install ranges, using Georgia's hourly wage of $29.37 (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $400 to $1,700 | $700 to $2,100 | Gas line runs from the meter; propane line runs from the tank |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $10,669 to $14,969 | $10,969 to $15,369 | propane leaves out the tank |
Georgia fuel costs
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $33.75 per 1,000 ft³ | $6.88 | $496 |
| Propane | $3.28 a gallon | $8.30 | $597 (182 gal) |
Natural gas costs less in Georgia. A 22 kW unit at half load uses $6.88 an hour, compared with $8.30 for propane. Here, residential gas prices rank 50th cheapest of 51.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at Georgia price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $656 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,312 |
Power outages in Georgia
Ranking 24th highest of 51 in 2025, Georgia customers lost power an average of 269 minutes, close to the US figure of 269. Of that total, 46% came from major storms, and on ordinary days customers were out for 146 minutes. Among the last ten years, 2024 ranked worst with 1,208 minutes. The ten-year average was 453 minutes, so 2025 came in 184 minutes below it.
Each year since 2016
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | 24th | 146 |
| 2024 | 1,208 | 6th | 211 |
| 2023 | 343 | 19th | 133 |
| 2022 | 212 | 28th | 129 |
| 2021 | 141 | 36th | 124 |
| 2020 | 522 | 14th | 131 |
| 2019 | 150 | 39th | 126 |
| 2018 | 231 | 26th | 119 |
| 2017 | 1,031 | 4th | 115 |
| 2016 | 424 | 6th | 121 |
Georgia utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Power Co | 2,803,950 | 287 | 1.83 | 157 |
| Jackson Electric Member Corp | 275,057 | 217 | 1.22 | 178 |
| Cobb Electric Membership Corp | 222,657 | 48 | 0.86 | 55 |
| Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation | 203,530 | 66 | 1.13 | 58 |
| GreyStone Power Corporation | 153,733 | 241 | 2.28 | 106 |
Georgia Power Co customers lost power for 287 minutes during 2025, compared with 48 minutes for Cobb Electric Membership Corp. At a 6.0 to one ratio, the utility serving your street counts for more than the state's 269 minute figure. Across all utilities, weighted by customers, outages hit the average customer 1.84 times during the year, more often than the 1.35 seen across the US. An average Georgia Power Co outage lasted 157 minutes, or about 2.6 hours, which is $17.98 of gas to run a 22 kW unit at half load.
Major disasters FEMA declared in Georgia since 2016
Hurricanes account for 6 of the 12 major disasters declared, severe storms for 4, a tornado for 1 and a tropical storm for 1. The latest came in September 2024, and COVID-19 is not counted. Tropical or coastal storms account for 7 of the 12, with the most recent being Hurricane Helene, dated September 2024. Outages from those storms run for days.
The counties named in the most declarations are Bulloch County (7), Tattnall County (7), Appling County (6), Berrien County (6), Brantley County (6), Brooks County (6), Candler County (6), Colquitt County (6).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Hurricane Helene | DR-4830 |
| September 2024 | Tropical Storm Debby | DR-4821 |
| September 2023 | Hurricane Idalia | DR-4738 |
| January 2023 | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes | DR-4685 |
| May 2021 | Severe Storms and Tornadoes | DR-4600 |
| January 2021 | Tropical Storm Zeta | DR-4579 |
Georgia and its bordering states
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $10,669 to $14,969 | $29.37 | 269 |
| Alabama | $10,469 to $14,569 | $27.65 | 270 |
| Florida | $10,469 to $14,569 | $27.72 | 73 |
| North Carolina | $10,469 to $14,569 | $27.33 | 192 |
| South Carolina | $10,569 to $14,769 | $28.38 | 153 |
| Tennessee | $10,769 to $15,269 | $30.55 | 228 |
4 of the 5 neighbors install for less. The lowest price, $10,469, is shared by Alabama, Florida and North Carolina; the highest, $10,769, is Tennessee's.
Sources: BLS wages (May 2025), EIA gas for March to August 2026, EIA propane for October 26, 2026, EIA outages, EIA-861, FEMA. Data for every state.