Charlotte County knows what a long outage looks like. When Hurricane Ian came ashore, about 90% of the county lost power, and for many Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda families the hardest part came after the storm: days of heat, spoiled food, and lines for gas to keep a portable generator running.
A whole-home standby generator or battery backup system ends that. It starts on its own when the grid goes down and keeps your AC, refrigerator, well pump and medical equipment running without you touching a thing.
We connect Port Charlotte homeowners with licensed, insured local installers who know Charlotte County permitting. Free quotes, honest sizing, no pressure.
Who Calls Us
- Retirees and snowbirds who want the house protected whether they’re home or up north
- Families with medical needs: oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines, refrigerated medications
- Homeowners done with portable generators: no more gas cans, extension cords or carbon monoxide worries
- Owners of older Port Charlotte homes who aren’t sure their panel can handle a generator
Your Options
- Whole-home standby generator on propane or natural gas, with an automatic transfer switch
- Essential-circuit generator sized for the AC, fridge, lights and well pump only, for a lower price
- Home battery backup, quiet and fuel-free, a strong fit if you already have solar
- Repair and maintenance for an existing generator that hasn’t been serviced since the last storm
What Does It Cost?
Most whole-home installs in the Port Charlotte area land between roughly $8,000 and $17,000+, depending on generator size, fuel, and how much electrical work your home needs. See the full cost breakdown.
Charlotte County Permits, Handled
Charlotte County requires a permit for every standby generator, with load calculations, a site plan and anchoring details. A licensed installer files it for you. Here’s what the county asks for.
Serving Port Charlotte and Nearby
Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, North Port, Englewood, Rotonda West and the rest of Charlotte County.
Port Charlotte Backup Power is a referral service that connects homeowners with independent, licensed contractors. We do not perform installation work. All work is performed by the contractor you hire, under their own Florida license.