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Generator Installers in Providence, RI

Population 190,000 · 6 license-checked installers listed

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Ace Electric Inc is a licensed RI electrical contractor with 30+ years serving Providence, offering residential and commercial electrical work.

Years in business
30
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Providence and Providence County

C&K Electric Company, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Providence, in business since 1923, offering emergency generator wiring alongside general residential and commercial electrical work.

Years in business
103
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Providence and Providence County

E W Audet & Sons, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Providence, in business since 1966, offering engineered design, construction, and maintenance of commercial standby generators for businesses, municipalities, and institutions.

Years in business
60
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation, Generator Maintenance Plans
Service area
Providence and Providence County

Eastern Electric Construction Co., Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1996, offering generator sales and service alongside fire alarm and commercial/industrial electrical work.

Years in business
30
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Cranston and Providence County

Nolin Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, founded in 1985, that sells, installs, and services backup generators for commercial, industrial, and residential clients.

Years in business
41
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Cranston and Providence County

Rossi Electric Company LLC is a licensed RI union electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1993, serving commercial, industrial, and higher-education clients.

Years in business
33
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Cranston and Providence County

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The only requirement to appear on this page is a checked state electrical license, confirmed against the state licensing board as part of our approval process, that's why every listing above shows "License checked." Installers are listed alphabetically by default, not ranked by quality, and no installer pays for placement in that order. LumoWatt does not sell ranking. If paid placement is introduced, it will be clearly labeled and will not change the standard list order. Use the sort dropdown above to re-order the list yourself by years in business or how recently we checked a listing. See our editorial policy and listing standards & verification methodology for the full details.

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License-checked installers in nearby cities we cover, not based in Providence itself, shown here because they're within a realistic drive.

Cranston, RI, about 3 miles away

Nolin Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, founded in 1985, that sells, installs, and services backup generators for commercial, industrial, and residential clients.

Years in business
41
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Cranston and Providence County

Eastern Electric Construction Co., Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1996, offering generator sales and service alongside fire alarm and commercial/industrial electrical work.

Years in business
30
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Cranston and Providence County

Rossi Electric Company LLC is a licensed RI union electrical contractor based in Cranston, in business since 1993, serving commercial, industrial, and higher-education clients.

Years in business
33
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Cranston and Providence County

Newport, RI, about 24 miles away

Chris Electric, Ltd. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Newport, in business since 1981, offering generator installation and repair for all of Newport County.

Years in business
45
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation, Generator Repair
Service area
Newport and Newport County

JL Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Middletown, serving all of Aquidneck Island and the East Bay, with generator sets among its core business lines.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Newport, Middletown, and Aquidneck Island

Shamrock Electric, Inc. is a licensed RI electrical contractor based in Middletown, in business since 2006, offering general electrical contracting, fire alarms, and green energy systems.

Years in business
20
Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Newport, Middletown, and Aquidneck Island

Worcester, MA, about 36 miles away

DMH Electric provides Central Massachusetts with whole-home and commercial generator installation, repair, and maintenance.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation, Generator Maintenance Plans, Generator Repair
Service area
Worcester, Central Massachusetts, Greater Boston, and nearby communities

DQR Electric installs and services Generac, Kohler, and other backup-power systems, including transfer switches and ongoing maintenance.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation, Generator Maintenance Plans
Service area
Worcester, Marlborough, Metrowest, and Greater Boston

VMA Electric provides standby Generac generator installation and maintenance for Central Massachusetts and Greater Boston homeowners.

Fuel types
Natural gas, Propane
License
License checked
Services
Generator Installation, Generator Maintenance Plans
Service area
Worcester, Central Massachusetts, Marlborough, and Greater Boston

Average cost in Providence

Whole-home standby generator installation in Providence typically costs $7,600-$15,800 all-in. See our full cost breakdown guide for what drives the price up or down, or use the generator sizing calculator for an estimate based on your own home.

This range is a LumoWatt estimate for Providence, not an independently published market study, based on the equipment and labor costs we typically see quoted in this area. Actual quotes vary by home size, generator capacity, and site conditions.

Permit & code requirements in Providence

City of Providence Inspection and Standards issues electrical wiring permits for standby generator installations within city limits.

See the full Rhode Island state permit overview.

Outage risk in Rhode Island

Rhode Island's outage risk is driven by Atlantic Nor'easters, coastal hurricane and tropical-storm remnant winds, and heavy wet-snow and ice events across its dense, tree-lined suburban grid; Providence and Cranston see urban-grid outages from downed limbs on aging infrastructure, while Newport's coastal, storm-exposed location on Aquidneck Island regularly sees the earliest and most severe wind and surge impacts in the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to install a generator in Providence?
City of Providence Inspection and Standards issues electrical wiring permits for standby generator installations within city limits.
How much does generator installation cost in Providence?
Most whole-home standby installations in Providence run $7,600-$15,800 all-in, including the unit, labor, and permit fees. Get quotes from at least 2-3 license-checked local installers below for an accurate number for your home.
How long does installation take in Providence?
The installation itself typically takes 1-2 days once a permit is approved and equipment is on-site, that part doesn't vary much by location. The variable is permit review time: it depends on your local building department's current workload, not on the installer, and can range from about a week to well over a month. Ask your installer for a current estimate, or contact Providence's permitting office directly (see the permit section above) for the timeline you should actually expect.

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