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When the power goes out, most homeowners are running extension cords through a cracked window — powering two things while the rest of the house sits dark. You already own the generator that can run your essential circuits. We connect it directly to your breaker panel, legally and permanently, so the moment the lights go out — everything just works.
Serving Greenville SC · Starting at $1,197 · A fraction of the $15,000+ standby system cost
Only 5 install slots per week · Greenville SC
Price-locked once quoted · Passes inspection or we fix it free
The Real Risk
Most homeowners don't realize their current setup is a liability — not just an inconvenience.
The Storm-Ready Connection System
From "I should do something about this" to done — before the next storm.
Answer 3 questions about your home — no contractor knowledge needed. Takes 2 minutes from your phone.
We review your setup and send your complete price — hardware, permit, inspection, and cord all included. No surprises, no add-ons.
We arrive, connect your generator to your panel, and leave with the work inspected and passed. Your home is ready for the next outage before we pull out of the driveway.
Fire risk · Carbon monoxide · Code violations · Insurance won't cover it
installed · months-long waitlist
Your essential circuits covered — at a fraction of the standby cost.
Everything Included
One price. No extras. No surprises.
Panel connection for essential circuits — hardware & installation
$1,500 valuePermit filing and county inspection — handled for you
$350 valueFull electrical panel safety inspection
$180 valueGenerator power cord
$175 valueCustom generator sizing recommendation
$150 valueTypical setups for $1,197–$1,497
Your install passes inspection or we fix it free.
Real Reviews
From Key Electric customers on Google — same team, same work.
Our Work
Real installs from Upstate SC homes. Built to last.
What Can You Power?
Select your size. Tap what you want on. See if it fits.
All of this through your panel — no extension cords, no open windows, no guesswork.
Get My Exact PriceWhile We're in Your Panel
Most of our customers add this during their install.
Power strips protect one outlet. A whole-home surge protector installs at your breaker panel and protects everything — your HVAC, refrigerator, washer, dryer, TVs, and anything else plugged in. It catches voltage spikes from lightning, utility switching, and the everyday surges you never notice that quietly shorten the life of your electronics.
When power comes back on after an outage, the initial surge is one of the most damaging moments for your home's electrical system. Since we're already in your panel for the inlet, adding surge protection takes minimal extra time.
We'll include a recommendation in your quote.
Who It's For
If you already own a portable generator and you're done with extension cords — this is exactly what you're looking for. We connect what you already have, permanently and safely.
No. A whole-home standby generator is a permanent unit that runs on natural gas — and costs $15,000+ installed. This works with the portable generator you already own. We connect it to your home's breaker panel so it can run your lights, fridge, HVAC, and more — at a fraction of the cost, in one day.
Fill out the 2-minute form so we can see your setup. We review your answers and send your all-in price the same day. Once you approve, we handle the permit. On install day, we connect your generator directly to your panel — your power stays on the entire time. When we're done, the work is inspected and passed by your local building department. Start to finish, one day.
A permit means a third-party inspector verifies the work is safe and meets electrical code. Without one, there's no guarantee the install was done correctly — which can create fire hazards, void your homeowner's insurance, and cause problems when you sell your home. Every job we do is permitted and inspected. It's not optional for us.
Most jobs run $1,197–$1,497, all-in. That covers the panel connection hardware, permit, county inspection, 50-foot generator cord, and a full walkthrough when we're done. Nothing extra unless you add surge protection.
For context: a whole-home standby generator starts at $15,000 installed. We connect the generator you already own for a fraction of that — no new equipment, no months-long project.
Fill out the 2-minute form and you'll have your exact price the same day.
Yes. Every install is permitted and inspected by your local building department — a third party signs off that the work is safe before we call it done. We also install a safety device that physically prevents power from accidentally flowing back to the utility lines, which protects your home and the lineworkers restoring power. Licensed, insured, and inspected on every single job.
When power comes back on after an outage, the voltage spike can damage electronics, HVAC systems, and appliances. Whole-home surge protection is a small add-on we can install alongside your inlet — we'll include it as an option in your quote.
Just two things: roughly where your main breaker panel is (garage, inside, etc.) and whether your generator runs on 240V — it's on the generator's label or specs. That's it. The whole form takes about 2 minutes, and you'll have your exact quote the same day.
Same owner, same license, same team. Backup Power Pro is Key Electric's dedicated generator inlet service.
Storm season doesn't send a calendar invite. The next one could be next week.
One form. One fixed price. Everything included. Done in a day.
Passes inspection or we fix it free.
SC Contractor LIC #2942 · Permitted · Inspected · Insured.