Generator installation cost in Utah
In Utah, a whole house generator on natural gas rated at 22 kW has an installed price of about $10,869 through $15,369. Electricians here make $31.39 an hour, 9% under the US figure of $34.37. The electrician portion of the price runs $2,700 to $5,000 at that rate.
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Installed prices in Utah by generator size
Fuel at half load, with prices from Utah. A fuel table from Generac covers every model. The models at 18 kW, 24 kW and 26 kW have burn ratings no higher per hour than the next size down, which means fuel use doesn't increase in proportion to kW.
| Size | Natural gas, installed | Gas at half load | Propane, installed | Propane at half load | Fuel figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 kW | $8,119 to $12,619 | $1.18/h | $8,319 to $13,119 | $2.39/h | Generac Guardian 10 kW |
| 14 kW | $9,449 to $13,949 | $2.28/h | $9,649 to $14,449 | $4.46/h | Generac Guardian 14 kW |
| 18 kW | $10,269 to $14,769 | $1.98/h | $10,469 to $15,269 | $4.19/h | Generac Guardian 18 kW |
| 22 kW | $10,869 to $15,369 | $2.38/h | $11,069 to $15,869 | $6.24/h | Generac Guardian 22 kW |
| 24 kW | $11,289 to $15,789 | $2.37/h | $11,489 to $16,289 | $6.24/h | Generac Guardian 24 kW |
| 26 kW | $11,719 to $16,219 | $2.20/h | $11,919 to $16,719 | $5.08/h | Generac Guardian 26 kW |
Parts of the 22 kW price in Utah
Wages here are $31.39 an hour, which ranks 34th of 51. At that rate, labor costs up to $500 below US average pay.
| Line, 22 kW | Natural gas | Propane | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generator | $6,309 | $6,309 | Generac's list price for the 22 kW bundle without the switch |
| Transfer switch | $1,060 | $1,060 | Difference between Generac's prices with and without the switch |
| Electrician: switch, wiring, start-up | $2,700 to $5,000 | $2,700 to $5,000 | published install ranges, matched to Utah's $31.39 hourly wage (BLS) |
| Fuel line | $500 to $1,800 | $700 to $2,300 | The line begins at the meter for gas, and at the tank for propane. |
| Pad and permit | $300 to $1,200 | $300 to $1,200 | composite pad or slab, local fees |
| Installed | $10,869 to $15,369 | $11,069 to $15,869 | propane leaves out the tank |
Fuel prices in Utah
| Fuel | Price | 22 kW an hour | Three days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | $11.69 per 1,000 ft³ | $2.38 | $172 |
| Propane | $2.46 a gallon | $6.24 | $449 (182 gal) |
At half load, gas in Utah costs $2.38 an hour for a 22 kW, while propane costs $6.24. Here, residential gas is the 4th cheapest of 51.
| Propane tank | Usable at 80% | 22 kW at half load | Fill at Utah price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 gal | 200 gal | 79 h | $493 |
| 500 gal | 400 gal | 158 h | $986 |
Power outages in Utah
An average of 117 minutes of power loss hit Utah customers in 2025; the US figure of 269 is higher, and Utah ranks 47th highest of 51. That time includes 16% from major storms, and on ordinary days it was 98 minutes. The worst year among the past ten was 2020, with outages lasting 592 minutes. The ten-year average was 177 minutes, so the 2025 average was 60 minutes lower.
All years since 2016
| Year | Minutes out, all events | Rank of 51 states | Without major storms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | 47th | 98 |
| 2024 | 115 | 45th | 105 |
| 2023 | 128 | 38th | 109 |
| 2022 | 109 | 43rd | 97 |
| 2021 | 113 | 43rd | 98 |
| 2020 | 592 | 11th | 101 |
| 2019 | 144 | 41st | 111 |
| 2018 | 116 | 44th | 116 |
| 2017 | 142 | 39th | 116 |
| 2016 | 193 | 26th | 106 |
Utah utilities and their 2025 outages
| Utility | Customers | Minutes out | Outages each | Minutes per outage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | 1,054,136 | 118 | 0.90 | 131 |
| Provo City Corp | 40,813 | 53 | 0.65 | 82 |
| City of St George | 33,831 | 22 | not reported | not reported |
| Dixie Escalante R E A, Inc | 31,630 | 44 | 0.18 | 243 |
| Lehi City Corporation | 31,153 | 42 | 0.45 | 94 |
PacifiCorp customers lost power for 118 minutes in 2025, compared with 22 minutes for City of St George. By 5.4 to one, which company serves your street counts more than the 117 minute state figure. Across all utilities, the customer-weighted average was 0.45 outages per customer during the year. That's less than the US average of 1.35. PacifiCorp outages lasted an average of 131 minutes, or about 2.2 hours. A 22 kW generator running at half load would use $5.20 of gas during that time.
Major FEMA disasters in Utah since 2016
Altogether 5 major disasters were declared, the latest in October 2026: 3 floods, 1 severe storm and 1 earthquake, with COVID-19 left out. Given 3 flood declarations, set the generator pad higher than the local flood level, and the permit office can supply that level for the lot.
The counties named in most of them: Davis County (2), Salt Lake County (2), Morgan County (2).
| Declared | Disaster | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Cottonwood Fire, Flooding, and Mudslides | DR-4948 |
| December 2023 | Flooding | DR-4752 |
| January 2021 | Straight-Line Winds | DR-4578 |
| July 2020 | Earthquake and Aftershocks | DR-4548 |
| April 2017 | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding | DR-4311 |
Utah plus its neighbors
| State | 22 kW on gas, installed | Wage | Minutes out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $10,869 to $15,369 | $31.39 | 117 |
| Arizona | $10,769 to $15,269 | $30.88 | 69 |
| Colorado | $10,969 to $15,569 | $31.88 | 273 |
| Idaho | $10,969 to $15,569 | $32.02 | 291 |
| New Mexico | $10,569 to $14,869 | $28.66 | 162 |
| Nevada | $11,369 to $16,469 | $36.4 | 128 |
| Wyoming | $11,269 to $16,469 | $35.99 | 224 |
Neighbors installing for less: 2 of 6. Installation costs are lowest in New Mexico at $10,569 and highest in Nevada at $11,369. Idaho logged 291 minutes of outages in 2025, compared with 117 in Utah, and outages differ more than price.
Sources: EIA gas for March to August 2026, EIA propane for October 26, 2026, EIA outages, EIA-861, FEMA and BLS wages (May 2025). The figures cover All states.