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Great Northern Power LLC
5.0(
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Great Northern Power LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 12 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Synergy Electric
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Josef was professional, reasonable, and knowledgeable and did a great job replacing one of my panels with a generator cutoff switch. 100% will hire him again in the future."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate89%
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Black Diamond Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Shawn to add a 220v outlet and some additional 110v outlets in my garage. He was always very quick to respond when I had questions. He finished the job extremely quickly and did an amazing job! I cannot recommend him enough. I’m very pleased with his work and would hire him again in a heartbeat!"
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
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Flathead IT
4.9(
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jacob was on time, great communication, professional, and cleaned up after the job. After everything was installed, he stayed to show us how to use the system. We couldn't be happier. ,"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
Yeti Electric
5.0(
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I can't thank Ryan enough for coming out to my in-laws home today. Finding a Service Electician in the Flathead Valley is almost impossible. We called at least 8 places and nobody could come out. Some said it would be a couple months. Ryan made time at the end of his workday to stop by on the way home to help us. He fixed our problem, and we were good to go in 30 minutes. I can't thank Ryan enough for going out of his way for us. The Valley needs more Service Electricians like this."
Response time1 day
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Horizon Electrical LLC
4.8(
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The service that I received from Horizon Electric was wonderful... I will refer family and friends in need of electrical work to Horizon from now on!! John was great to work with..."
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Response time5 hrs
Response rate93%
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ExZact Solutions LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Zach(the owner) did an amazing job installing our home theater. He was very professional and efficient, he even suggested ideas I hadn’t thought of. We ended up getting a much better setup than I was even expecting. Definitely recommend!"
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Response time1 day
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Lucky Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Whitefish, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Sheen did a great job, he completely replaced all of the wiring in my 1923 home as well as installed a new panel box. He was very professional and had an amazing work ethic. I will definitely use him for any electrical work I have in the future."
Panel rewire/retrofit
Response time5 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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