Generator-Ready Builder Program · For homebuilders

Build your homes generator ready.

An exclusive partnership that adds premium backup power to every home you build. Choose your switchgear during construction, offer buyers a generator install, and let our team handle the rest.

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How it works · 2 steps
01
Choose your switchgear system An enclosure or automatic transfer switch goes in during construction, from $189.
02
Provide a generator install option Buyers can add a Generac standby generator before or after closing.
Program overview

See the full partnership in 3-ish minutes.

How a generator-ready home gets built, what your team handles, and what we handle.

Generator Ready Partnership Overview · 3:50 Watch on Vimeo
Growing demand for power

Buyers want backup power from the day they move in.

We have helped thousands of homeowners install standby generators. The Generator-Ready Builder Program brings that option into your build process.

01 Frequent and severe power outages
02 Data centers and strained power grids
03 Reliance on power for medical, work and car charging
04 Higher home value and a long-term mindset
Market research · Generator conversion rates

20% to 60% of buyers install a generator after closing.

Without the Generator-Ready program, that revenue goes past the builder. Three factors drive a community's conversion rate, and the more of them a community has, the higher it climbs.

01Main power source is natural gas
02Buyers aged 55+
03Home values of $600K+
MAIN POWER SOURCE Natural gas AGE DEMO 55+ HOME VALUE $600K+ ~25% ~20% 25% 50%+
Post-close generator conversion by overlapping factors

Uncaptured generator revenue in three communities

Based on a $17,500 average generator sale
Grand Palm1,200 builds · 209 generators
17%Conversion
GAS55+$600K+
2 of 3 factorsNatural gasAge 55+$600K+ home value
Uncaptured revenue today$3,657,500
If generator ready: builder-captured revenue
At 35%$7,350,000
At 50%$10,500,000
Valencia del Sol564 builds · 124 generators
22%Conversion
GAS55+$600K+
2 of 3 factorsNatural gasAge 55+$600K+ home value
Uncaptured revenue today$2,170,000
If generator ready: builder-captured revenue
At 35%$3,454,500
At 50%$4,935,000
WildBlue256 builds · 151 generators
59%Conversion
GAS55+$600K+
3 of 3 factorsNatural gasAge 55+$600K+ home value
Uncaptured revenue today$2,642,500
If generator ready: builder-captured revenue
At 60%$2,688,000
At 75%$3,360,000

Uncaptured revenue = generators installed after closing × $17,500 average sale. Builder-captured revenue = total builds × projected conversion rate × $17,500.

Builder benefits

More value per home. No extra scope for your team.

Market homes as generator ready

Stand apart from competing communities with a feature buyers are actively asking for.

Exclusive switchgear pricing

Reduced pricing on the transfer switch. Most builders see the cost land close to a traditional disconnect, so zero or near-zero cost increase.

A profitable install option

Offer buyers a generator install before closing. It is a strong add-on for your sales team and your margin.

Rebates, even after closing

Earn a rebate on every generator install sold. If the homeowner buys from us directly, an 18-month rebate tail still pays you.

Done-for-you marketing

Your sales team gets designed and printed program materials, made custom for your communities.

Free generator on your model home

In communities with 30+ homes, we install a generator on the model home at no cost to you.

Our options

Two steps. Clear builder pricing.

Step 01

Choose your switchgear system

Added to the home during construction.
GenPrep Enclosure, shown closed and open with pre-set wiring
GenPrep Enclosure UL / NEMA 3R rated enclosure

Wiring passes through for a future generator install. Makes a later ATS and generator install easy, with pre-set wiring placed during the build.

Builder price $189
Generac GenReady 200-amp automatic transfer switch, shown closed and open
GenReady ATS Service-rated 200-amp ATS

Integrated whole-home surge protector. Powers the entire electrical system automatically during an outage once a generator is connected.

Builder price $499
Step 02

Provide a generator install option

Buyers can install a generator before or after closing.
Special discounted generator pricing for builders Program builders get exclusive pricing on every generator size.
Generac air-cooled home standby generator
Generac standby generator Air-cooled generator Available in sizes 18kW to 28kW
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  • Simple design for low maintenance
  • More budget friendly upfront
  • Compact size with a smaller footprint
  • Great for short- to mid-length outages
Generac liquid-cooled standby generator
Generac standby generator Liquid-cooled generator Available in sizes 25kW to 150kW
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  • Performs well in extreme heat or cold
  • Longer lifespan under heavy use
  • More reliability for critical equipment
  • Quiet, great for sensitive environments
We size the right generator for every home.

Our team works with yours to select the right generator size for each plan and homeowner. No guesswork for your team or your sales agents.

Every generator install includes
5-year Generac warranty First-year maintenance First-year cell monitoring Generator pad (air-cooled)

Pricing subject to change at any time. All pricing referenced is "not to exceed" pricing to your electric contractor. Stated prices do not include taxes and shipping.

Made-for-you marketing

We help you sell it, too.

Increase revenue by getting your homes generator ready, and let our team handle the rest, from flyers to field installs.

Co-branded flyersDesigned for your customer-facing materials.
Custom pricing sheetsBuilt around your revenue goals.
Install, maintenance and serviceGenerator support for the life of the unit.
Sales agent trainingSo your agents present the option with confidence.
Electrical contractor trainingFor a smooth switchgear installation.

Sample co-branded flyers

Customized with your logo and communities
Flyer: Backup power solutions from day one, showing generator-ready, full install and 5-year warranty options
Backup power solutions from day one
Flyer: Generator Ready from Day One frequently asked questions
Generator ready FAQ
Flyer: Your New Home is Generator Ready with air-cooled generator specs
Your new home is generator ready
Revenue calculator

What could your next community earn?

Choose the factors your community has and enter the number of builds. We estimate generator revenue using our market research conversion rates and a $17,500 average install.

1 · Community factors
Estimated generator revenue
$2,187,500
Conversion rate50%+
Generator installs125

250 builds × 50%+ conversion × $17,500 average install.

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Estimates use observed post-close conversion rates: natural gas + age 55+ about 25%, natural gas + $600K+ about 20%, age 55+ + $600K+ about 25%, all three 50% or more (calculated at 50%). Actual results vary by community.

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