Safe and Reliable Generator Connections for Your Home and Farm
We offer two options for standby or backup generator connections:
GenerLink™
Double-Throw Switch Electric Service
These alternatives apply to standard meter installations for 200 Amp single-phase service. Call Consumers Energy at 641-752-1593 or 800-636-6552 to verify the compatibility of your service with either of these two options.
GenerLink™
Double-Throw Switch
Purchase
$700
$900
Coop Owns/Maintains> Monthly
$4.99
$5.99
Installation
$0*
$100
Capacity
40 Amp
100 Amp
Operation
Manual On/
Manual On/Off
Auto Return to Co-op
* $50 Fee for emergency or unscheduled installation
Safe
GenerLink™eliminates the use of extension cords and other connections that can be hazardous to members and cooperative personnel.
GenerLink™detects when a generator is operating and automatically disconnects from the electric grid, eliminating dangerous backfeed.
Easy
GenerLink™is equipped with GenerLok™, a unique interlocking power cord system that provides a quick and easy connection of a portable generator.
GenerLink™is installed in 20 minutes or less by Consumers Energy personnel and does not require the member’s presence.
GenerLink™is easily installed behind a member’s electric meter and requires no rewiring of the member’s electrical system.
With GenerLink™, members have the flexibility to run virtually any appliance, up to the capacity of their generator by simply energizing appliances from their breaker panel.
Typical Double- pole,Double-Throw Transfer SwitchInstallation for120/240 V, Single-Phase Service
WARNING!
If you connect a portable electric generator to the main electrical supply coming into the house, the electrical generator could feed back into Consumers Energy’s distribution system and electrocute workers who are repairing the electrical lines.
To avoid back-feeding of electricity into utility systems, you must have a qualified, licensed electrician or co-op employee create a safe connection between the generator and utility power in compliance with all state and local electrical codes.
Your generator might not be large enough to handle the load of all the lights, appliances, TV, etc., at one time. Overloading can damage equipment and may cause a fire in the power cord.
BE SAFE…It’s serious business! Call today and let the qualified professionals at Consumers Energy install either a GenerLink™or a double-throw switch for you.
