Standby Generators
Standby Generator Installation – Reliable Power When You Need It Most
Power outages aren’t just inconvenient, they can disrupt your home, damage equipment, and cost your business time and money. At Clemens Electric, we design and install fully integrated standby generator systems that automatically restore power within seconds—no extension cords, no manual setup.
As an authorized Briggs & Stratton generator dealer, we provide industry-leading equipment backed by 10-year warranties on residential air-cooled units, giving you long-term peace of mind.
Residential Generators
Whole-home standby generators restore power within seconds of an outage, keeping essential systems running without interruption.
We go beyond basic installs. Our systems are designed for true home backup, including:
- Heating and cooling systems
- Refrigeration and kitchen appliances
- Well pumps and water systems
- Lighting, outlets, and critical circuits
- Home offices and internet connectivity
Whether you want partial-home backup or full-house coverage, we design systems tailored to your lifestyle and electrical load.
Commercial Generators
We design and install commercial-grade generator systems to protect operations, data, and equipment from costly downtime.
Our commercial solutions are ideal for:
- Municipal buildings
- Retail and office spaces
- Agricultural operations
- Warehouses and light industrial facilities
We understand how critical uptime is, our systems are engineered for reliability, code compliance, and scalability.
Our Process
We don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Every system is engineered based on your actual needs:
- Load Analysis – We evaluate your electrical demand to determine required capacity
- Equipment Sizing – Proper generator and transfer switch selection for efficiency and performance
- Transfer Switch Installation – Seamless automatic switching during outages
- Fuel Coordination – Integration with propane or natural gas suppliers
- System Commissioning & Testing – Full startup, testing, and verification before turnover
Why Choose Clemens Electric?
- Licensed Master Electrician-led installations
- Authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer
- 10-year warranties on residential air-cooled units
- Union workforce – scalable for any size project
- Seamless integration with solar and battery systems
We don’t just install generators, we build complete backup power systems designed to perform when it matters most.
Hybrid Backup: Generator + Battery Systems
Looking for the best of both worlds? We specialize in hybrid backup systems that combine:
- Solar generation
- Battery storage
- Standby generators
This setup allows you to:
- Run silently on batteries during short outages
- Automatically engage the generator for extended outages
- Maximize fuel efficiency and system lifespan
Service Area
We provide standby generator installation throughout the Capital District and surrounding areas, including:
- Albany
- Troy
- Saratoga Springs
- East Greenbush
- Clifton Park
- Hudson Valley region