"Andrew installed new exterior outlets for my outdoor cooking toys, added ceiling lights to our basement, and added an outlet in one of our bedrooms. I'm very pleased with everything. Looking forward to working with Andrew again."
"Mr. Bailey assembled the fan, installed it properly and quickly. He took the old fan to the curb so that I wouldn't have to. The cost (211.50) was a bit more than I had anticipated but the value for the service was reasonable. I can wholeheartedly recommend Lighthouse Electrical Service."
"It went very well, Cody arrived on time, explained what he was doing and did it. I find Cody Thompson to be a very good service man and was satisfied with him arriving on time, doing his job and telling when he was done and what he had done. Thank You !!"
"I had a 22kw Generac installed. The work provided was outstanding. Three neighbors also hired Renders for their generators. I highly recommend Renders (Bernie). I give him 10 STARS."
"I would highly recommend Lake road Electric. Phil showed on time, he was very professional. Did the work cleaned up after his work was done. And very fair pricing!"
"My service panel went out and Nathan and Coltin came right over. Replaced it and brought everything up to code. They were friendly, professional and cleaned up. Would you use them again. Thanks!"
"John and Matt did a great job installing new electrical outlets. The work was done as promised and on time. They were timely with estimate and scheduling, very reliable! They did a great job within the quoted time. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing electrical work done and would hire them again if needed."
"The crew from Oak Electric, just installed my generator. They did a great job. Prompt, hard working, professional, cleaned up. Great work, great guys."
"He came promptly and charged me a price that was more than fair to drive out to my home and fix my portable generator. He even took into consideration that we were without power and needed the job done quickly."
Be Energy Solutions is a licensed and insured electrical contractor serving homeowners across Michigan. We specialize in Level 2 EV charger installations, electrical panel upgrades, and standby generator installations. Our team manages every step — from permits and utility coordination to professional installation and final inspection — ensuring safe, code-compliant, and efficient results. Whether you’re preparing for an electric vehicle, upgrading your home’s electrical capacity, or adding backup power, we deliver reliable workmanship, transparent pricing, and excellent customer service.
A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.
It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home.
In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.
Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.
While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.
The Metamora, MI homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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