Michigan Winters
Don't Wait.
Neither Should You.
IB Electric installs standby and portable generator hookups for homes and businesses across Metro Detroit — fully wired, properly permitted, and ready before the next outage hits.
The Power Will Go Out.
The Question Is What Happens Next.
Michigan experiences some of the most frequent and prolonged power outages in the country — driven by ice storms, severe winds, and an aging distribution grid. DTE Energy alone has recorded tens of thousands of outage events across Southeast Michigan in recent years.
A properly installed standby generator means no frozen pipes, no spoiled food, no cold house, and no lost business. It turns on automatically within seconds — before you even know the power went out.
Standby vs Portable Generator
Both options provide backup power. Here's the honest difference — and IB Electric installs both correctly.
Standby Generator Installation
A permanently installed standby generator sits outside your home or business, connected to your natural gas or propane line and wired to your electrical panel through an automatic transfer switch. When the power goes out, it starts itself — no action required from you.
Portable Generator Transfer Switch
Already own a portable generator? IB Electric installs a properly wired transfer switch so you can safely connect it to your panel — protecting your appliances and eliminating the dangerous practice of backfeeding. This is code-required in Michigan for safe portable generator use.
Everything Done Right,
Start to Finish.
IB Electric doesn't just drop off a generator. We handle the full electrical scope — permits, wiring, transfer switch, commissioning, and walkthrough — so you have a system that actually works when you need it.
Generator Installation
Across Michigan
Serving homeowners and businesses throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Based in Dearborn Heights — available across Metro Detroit and Michigan.
Don't Wait for the Next Outage.
Generator installations are in high demand after every major storm. Schedule yours now — before you need it.
Generator Questions Answered
What Michigan homeowners and businesses ask before installing a generator.
Cost depends on the generator size, fuel type, distance from panel to generator, and whether a panel upgrade is needed. IB Electric provides a fixed, transparent quote after an on-site assessment. The $75 evaluation fee is fully credited if you move forward. Call (313) 274-3588 to discuss your project.
Yes. A Michigan electrical permit is required for every generator installation — both standby and portable transfer switch hookups. IB Electric pulls all required permits as part of the installation. Never hire an electrician who skips the permit on a generator install.
Generator sizing depends on what you want to power. A whole-home generator for a typical Michigan home typically ranges from 14kW to 22kW. Partial-home coverage (critical circuits only) can be done with a 7kW–12kW unit. IB Electric performs a load assessment and recommends the right size during your on-site evaluation.
A transfer switch disconnects your home from the utility grid before connecting the generator — preventing dangerous backfeed that can electrocute utility workers and damage your generator. Michigan code requires a properly installed transfer switch for any generator connected to your home's electrical system.
A portable generator transfer switch installation is typically completed in a single day. A full standby generator installation — including pad, gas connection, transfer switch, and wiring — typically takes 1–2 days depending on site conditions. IB Electric provides a clear timeline before scheduling.
Yes. IB Electric installs large-capacity commercial standby generators for businesses, restaurants, medical facilities, and industrial operations across Michigan. We handle the full electrical scope — load analysis, transfer switch, wiring, permits, and commissioning.
Be Ready Before
the Next Outage.
Licensed, permitted, and installed right. Serving Metro Detroit and all of Michigan.