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Fidelis Renewables
5.0(
9
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Fidelis Renewables is a veteran-owned solar and electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers across the Kansas City and St. Louis regions. We specialize in new solar installations, solar service and repair, battery storage, electrical upgrades, EV chargers, and professional solar removal and reinstallation for roof replacement and insurance claims. \n\nWe also help homeowners with orphaned or abandoned solar systems when the original installer is no longer available. Our in-house team is led by a licensed Master Electrician, and we service systems from multiple manufacturers. Fidelis Protect Membership offers ongoing monitoring, warranty coordination, annual inspections, and priority service. \n\nIntegrity First – Energy Experts.

Electrical Meters
Solar Shot
Backup Batteries
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.5(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install+1 more

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PowerUp electrical was very professional and came out numerous times to help a strange situation we had with running electric to our hot tub on our new build house. They were very helpful and did not even charge us for the return visits. We really appreciated using a company with such integrity and great work ethic."
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Lifestyle Contracting, LLC
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Install

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Lifestyle Contracting is an estimating and management company for sub contractors in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. Specializing in residential and commercial electrical services, we’ve teamed up with Pace Electric to offer the best in the industry. Let us help you to understand your home or businesses electrical system and assist in any installation.

Response time1 day
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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
315
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Power Up installed three items. 1. They installed an electric service for our new freezer. 2. They installed a Nest doorbell. 3. The big job was their installing a nine camera security system on our home. Their work was excellent and are always ready to answer any questions before, during, and after installation. I highly recommend Power Up for their excellent work. I would hire again."
Landscape Lighting
Installed outside receptacles.
Hooked-up generator
Installed interior lighting
Installed ceiling fan on porch.

+4

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Grasser Electric
4.6(
30
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul came over early in morning and gave us a bid to install two ceiling fans and a bathroom light fixture. He said the fee would be $180 for each fan and $80 for the light fixture plus an $89 service fee. Bid seemed high, but he said he could do the work that day, so we went ahead. He was very professional and informative. Did the work efficiently and was courteous. The fans and lights work well."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mid-America Electric, Inc
5.0(
12
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Hillsboro, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with Mid-America Electric, Inc and the replacement of an eldctri panel by my pool. Jersey came to give me an estimate when he said he would. He gave me an estimate and I accepted and his office called to set up a time to do the work. The technican arrived at the agreed time and completed the work, showed me how to open panel and explained the breakers he had labeled for me. The office had taken care of obtaing the work permit and arranged for the inspector to come out. All of this was completed in a week. I am very happy with the job they did and would highly recommend them ."
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landscape lighting
landscape lighting
cameras
landscape lighting

+112

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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