Why use an residential generator instead of a portable for home standby emergency power? A permanent residential generator set includes many additional features, including a more complex control system, and usually has more power capacity. It also has a weather protective enclosure that is also designed for sound reduction.

Advantages of using natural gas to fuel your home standby system:
• Usually unlimited fuel source - refueling not necessary
• Clean burning
• Almost always available during power outages
• No unsightly tank required

Disadvantages of using natural gas to fuel your home standby system:
• May be unavailable during natural disasters (earthquakes, etc.)
• Lower power output (30% less BTU's per unit than gasoline)
• Larger tanks are not aesthetically pleasing (unsightly)
• Fuel system plumbing results in higher installation cost
• Not available in many areas