Generator installation cost in New York
For about $11,869 to $17,469, you can have a 22 kW whole-house generator installed in New York using natural gas. Here, electricians earn $40.8 hourly, which is 19% more than the US average of $34.37. This rate sets the price for electrical work at $3,600 to $6,500.
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Installed prices by size in New York
These fuel figures use half load and New York prices. Generac provides a fuel-use table for every model. At 18 kW, 24 kW and 26 kW, each generator's hourly fuel use is rated at no more than the next smaller model's, so hourly use doesn't rise in proportion to kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $9,119 to $14,719 | $2.50/h | $9,419 to $15,319 | $3.68/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $10,449 to $16,049 | $4.83/h | $10,749 to $16,649 | $6.87/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $11,269 to $16,869 | $4.19/h | $11,569 to $17,469 | $6.45/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $11,869 to $17,469 | $5.06/h | $12,169 to $18,069 | $9.60/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $12,289 to $17,889 | $5.03/h | $12,589 to $18,489 | $9.60/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $12,719 to $18,319 | $4.66/h | $13,019 to $18,919 | $7.82/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
What makes up the 22 kW price in New York
Electricians earn $40.8 an hour, placing them 9th of 51 and among the highest paid. Labor can cost up to $1,000 more than it does at US average pay.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | The 22 kW bundle's Generac list price, with the switch removed |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Difference in Generac's prices when the switch is included or excluded |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $3,600 to $6,500 | $3,600 to $6,500 | Published installation ranges based on the New York wage of $40.8 per hour (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $600 to $2,400 | $900 to $3,000 | The gas line starts at the meter, and the propane line starts at the tank. |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $11,869 to $17,469 | $12,169 to $18,069 | propane leaves out the tank |
What fuel costs in New York
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $24.78 per 1,000 ft³ | $5.06 | $364 |
| Propane | $3.79 a gallon | $9.60 | $691 (182 gal) |
Gas costs less in New York. At half load, a 22 kW costs $5.06 an hour, compared with $9.60 for propane. Residential gas prices rank New York 36th cheapest of 51.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at New York price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $759 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $1,518 |
Power outages in New York
In 2025, New York customers averaged 247 minutes without power. That's below the US figure of 269 and ranks 27th highest of 51. Major storms accounted for 41% of that time. On normal days, outages averaged 145 minutes. Outages lasted 477 minutes in 2024, making it the worst of the last ten years. The ten-year average is 321, putting 2025 at 75 minutes below that figure.
Every year beginning in 2016
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 247 | 27th | 145 |
| 2024 | 477 | 20th | 143 |
| 2023 | 205 | 28th | 130 |
| 2022 | 348 | 16th | 150 |
| 2021 | 219 | 26th | 132 |
| 2020 | 447 | 15th | 142 |
| 2019 | 324 | 12th | 137 |
| 2018 | 397 | 16th | 145 |
| 2017 | 345 | 17th | 132 |
| 2016 | 206 | 21st | 160 |
New York utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc | 3,820,017 | 26 | 0.14 | 186 |
| Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. | 1,692,175 | 242 | 1.39 | 174 |
| Long Island Power Authority | 1,155,937 | 68 | 0.79 | 86 |
| New York State Elec & Gas Corp | 915,434 | 302 | 1.85 | 163 |
| Rochester Gas & Electric Corp | 389,993 | 133 | 1.22 | 109 |
In 2025, New York State Elec & Gas Corp customers spent 302 minutes without electricity, compared with 26 minutes for Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc. At an 11.6 to one ratio, your local utility matters more than the state's 247 minute figure. Customer-weighted figures across all utilities show an average of 1.39 power losses per year. That's more often than the 1.35 recorded across the US. Outages on Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc lines averaged 186 minutes, or about 3.1 hours. Running a 22 kW generator at half load during that time would use $15.65 of gas.
Major disasters declared by FEMA in New York since 2016
Floods account for 4 of the 14 major disasters declared, hurricanes for 3, severe storms for 3, snowstorms for 2 and tropical storms for 2. The latest came in October 2024, and COVID-19 is not counted. Of the 14, 5 were tropical or coastal storms, the latest being Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby in September 2024, and outages of that kind run for days. Snow, ice and winter storms made up 2 of them, and a cold-weather kit keeps your engine starting. Because there were 4 flood declarations, position the generator pad above the area's flood level. Your permit office can provide the level for your lot.
The counties named in most declarations were Essex County (5), Suffolk County (5), Chenango County (4), Cortland County (4), Hamilton County (4), Lewis County (4), St. Lawrence County (4) and Tioga County (4).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| October 2024 | Severe Storm and Flooding | DR-4839 |
| September 2024 | Remnants of Tropical Storm Debby | DR-4825 |
| September 2024 | Severe Storm and Flooding | DR-4818 |
| August 2024 | Severe Storm, Tornadoes, and Flooding | DR-4814 |
| January 2024 | Severe Storm and Flooding | DR-4755 |
| July 2023 | Severe Storms and Flooding | DR-4723 |
New York alongside its neighbors
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $11,869 to $17,469 | $40.8 | 247 |
| Connecticut | $11,369 to $16,769 | $37.21 | 186 |
| Massachusetts | $11,669 to $17,169 | $39.21 | 122 |
| New Jersey | $11,869 to $17,669 | $41.68 | 155 |
| Pennsylvania | $11,369 to $16,469 | $36.43 | 413 |
| Vermont | $11,269 to $16,269 | $35.27 | 251 |
Installation costs less in 4 of the 5 neighboring states. Vermont has the lowest price at $11,269, and New Jersey has the highest at $11,869. Outages show bigger gaps than prices do: Pennsylvania saw 413 minutes of outages in 2025, while New York saw 247 minutes.
Sources: BLS wages (May 2025), EIA outages, EIA propane (October 26, 2026), EIA gas (March to August 2026), EIA-861, FEMA. All states.