King Electric and Solar is based in Auburn, CA and serves Placer County and the surrounding foothills. Our licensed electricians handle generator installation from the initial site assessment through final connection and testing. We work on residential and commercial properties across Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, and beyond.
Every installation is handled by our licensed electricians, tailored to your property's electrical system and load requirements.
Standby and portable generator installation for homes and businesses
Automatic transfer switch installation and wiring
Load analysis to size the generator correctly for your needs
Connection to natural gas, propane, or other fuel sources
Integration with existing electrical panels and sub-panels
Post-installation testing and walkthrough with the homeowner
Service available in Auburn, Roseville, Folsom, and Grass Valley
Recent customer feedback about generator installation services.
Had the most pleasant and also informative experience with Paul from King Electric and Solar. Paul arrived on time, was very efficient, friendly and kept me informed every step of the way. He did a service on our…
Owner reply
Thank you Lisa! Give us a call for any Electrical work in the future
Lisa Larry
2026-10-08
Very professional and courteous. Excellent work. I also had them install a Generator for me at my work. I would highly recommend them. Top notch crew. Also they communicated through all phases of the project
Owner reply
John, thank you for working with us on the generator and EV charger. However we can help, give us a call!
John Gessel
2026-08-19
These guys are awesome. I sadly purchased a generator from someone in Cameron Park as they were closer to me. I installed it as I have many generators but this one had a problem. It's a new gen and more complicated to…
Owner reply
Wow Stuart, thank you so much for the kind words. Happy to help with your generator or any future projects.
Stuart
2026-07-27
We worked with Blakely. Very professional and quality conscious. Trustworthy and knowledgeable. We will continue to work with King Electric and Solar because of Blakely.
Darlene Mayorga
2026-10-22
Easy peasy lemon squeezy... The knowledge, professionalism, quality of work, and timeline to completion was amazing. I priced around with several companies and felt that a local company vs a larger corporation was the…
Blas Herrera
2026-10-16
Really wonderful team to work with. Prompt, professional, and their prices were more than fair. I was navigating the PG&E EV charger install rebate process and this company was really helpful. Definitely going to be on…
Tianna Lind
2026-10-13
Generator installation involves more than dropping a unit in the yard. Here is how King Electric and Solar approaches every project.
We visit your property, review your electrical panel, and calculate the load you need covered. This determines the right generator size so you are not under-powered or overspending on capacity.
Based on your load requirements and fuel preference, we help you choose the right standby or portable unit and the appropriate automatic transfer switch for your setup.
Our electricians install the generator, run all necessary wiring, and connect the transfer switch to your panel. Work follows code requirements for Placer County and the surrounding jurisdictions.
We run a full operational test before we leave. You will see exactly how the automatic switchover works and what to expect during an outage. We answer every question before closing out the job.
Find clear answers about service options, scheduling, preparation, and what to expect before you request an estimate.
Q1
It depends on which circuits you want to keep running during an outage. A load analysis is the only reliable way to size a generator correctly. We perform this as part of our assessment before recommending any unit.
Q2
Yes. Generator installations in Placer County typically require an electrical permit. King Electric and Solar handles the permitting process so you stay code-compliant and your installation is inspected properly.
Q3
An automatic transfer switch detects a grid outage and switches your home to generator power without any manual steps. For standby generators, it is standard. It prevents backfeed that can be dangerous to utility workers.
Q4
We handle the electrical side of the connection. For natural gas or propane line work, we coordinate with qualified plumbing or gas contractors to make sure the fuel supply is properly installed alongside the electrical work.
Q5
Most residential installations are completed in one day once permits are in order and equipment is on site. Larger commercial installations or properties needing panel upgrades may take longer. We give you a realistic timeline before work starts.
Q6
It can require panel modifications, especially if your panel is older or close to capacity. We assess this during the site visit and will let you know if an upgrade is needed before proceeding with the generator work.
Q7
Yes. King Electric and Solar serves Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Lincoln, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and El Dorado Hills. Call us to confirm availability in your specific area.
Q8
Yes, and it is a setup we see often in the foothills. Solar handles your daytime load and a generator covers extended outages. King Electric and Solar installs both, so we can design a system where the two work together efficiently.
Q1
It depends on which circuits you want to keep running during an outage. A load analysis is the only reliable way to size a generator correctly. We perform this as part of our assessment before recommending any unit.
Q3
An automatic transfer switch detects a grid outage and switches your home to generator power without any manual steps. For standby generators, it is standard. It prevents backfeed that can be dangerous to utility workers.
Q5
Most residential installations are completed in one day once permits are in order and equipment is on site. Larger commercial installations or properties needing panel upgrades may take longer. We give you a realistic timeline before work starts.
Q7
Yes. King Electric and Solar serves Auburn, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Lincoln, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and El Dorado Hills. Call us to confirm availability in your specific area.
Q2
Yes. Generator installations in Placer County typically require an electrical permit. King Electric and Solar handles the permitting process so you stay code-compliant and your installation is inspected properly.
Q4
We handle the electrical side of the connection. For natural gas or propane line work, we coordinate with qualified plumbing or gas contractors to make sure the fuel supply is properly installed alongside the electrical work.
Q6
It can require panel modifications, especially if your panel is older or close to capacity. We assess this during the site visit and will let you know if an upgrade is needed before proceeding with the generator work.
Q8
Yes, and it is a setup we see often in the foothills. Solar handles your daytime load and a generator covers extended outages. King Electric and Solar installs both, so we can design a system where the two work together efficiently.
Call King Electric and Solar at (916) 597-0971 or send us a message. We serve Auburn and the surrounding Placer County communities.
King Electric and Solar provides residential and commercial electrical services, solar installation, and EV charger setup throughout Auburn, CA and the surrounding Placer County communities. Local work backed by real experience
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