Home Power Systems

What Home Power Systems does

Home Power Systems is a privately held, regional trade services company specializing in standby generator installation, maintenance, and repair for residential and commercial customers across Western and Central New York. Founded in 2003, the company operates three showroom/depot locations — Buffalo, Farmington (Rochester/Finger Lakes/Southern Tier), and East Syracuse — and employs approximately 50 certified, factory-trained installers, project managers, and support staff. The business holds authorized dealer status with major generator OEMs Generac (PowerPro Premier) and Kohler (Platinum/Titanium) and is also an authorized dealer for Cummins, giving it access to factory training, warranty fulfillment, and stocking privileges for both residential and commercial product lines.

The core offering is end-to-end generator service: site survey and permitting, one-day installation, preventative maintenance, and 24/7 emergency repair. The company has layered adjacent product lines onto this base, including SPAN smart electrical panels, SPAN Drive EV chargers, level 2 and DC fast EV charger installations, residential and commercial battery storage systems, whole-home and commercial surge protection, and electrical panel upgrades. A commercial segment operates under the Commercial Power Systems brand, targeting healthcare, retail, hospitality, data center, and government customers. Pricing is quote-based given equipment variability, with 0%-interest financing offered through a partnership with Upgrade.

Customer acquisition is field-sales-led, driven by local SEO, 603 Google reviews at a 4.9/5 rating, showroom walk-ins, phone inquiries, and free in-home consultations. Revenue derives from a mix of one-time installation projects, recurring maintenance subscriptions, professional services (repair), and financed projects; no public financials are disclosed. The company has completed over 6,000 installations and served more than 15,000 customers since inception, with no external funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no disclosed ownership changes.

Name

Home Power Systems

Legal name

Home Power Systems

Website

https://homepowersystems.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Home Power Systems is a privately held Western and Central New York standby generator installation, maintenance, and repair services company serving residential and commercial customers across Buffalo, Rochester/Farmington, and Syracuse. It is an authorized Generac and Kohler dealer with adjacent offerings in EV charging, battery storage, and smart panels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential & Commercial Standby Generator Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Generator Installation & Transfer Switches (Standby/Portable Interlock) (HSAOADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Circuit Additions & Dedicated Lines (Appliance/EV/Hot Tub) (HSAOADAD)

Keywords

• Backup power solutions
• Standby generator installation
• Generator maintenance services
• Commercial generator services
• Electrical panel upgrades

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Generator Installation Services: One-time installation of standby generators for residential and commercial customers. Includes site assessment, permitting, and professional installation completed in one day.
2. Generator Maintenance Services: Recurring maintenance services including annual inspections, oil changes, filter replacements, battery checks, and system testing to keep generators running reliably.
3. Generator Repair Services: Repair services for generators including electrical issues, battery problems, fuel system repairs, and component replacement. Available 24/7 for emergency repairs.
4. Financing Services: Partnered with Upgrade to offer flexible financing options for generator installations, including 0% interest terms and fixed payment options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Home Power Systems sells, installs, maintains, and repairs standby generators and complementary residential/commercial electrical equipment for customers across Western and Central New York. Authorized dealer relationships with Generac and Kohler, combined with an in-house team of 50 factory-trained installers and project managers, enable the company to deliver one-day residential generator installations alongside recurring maintenance contracts and 24/7 emergency repair services. Offerings also include electrical panel upgrades, EV charger installation, surge protection systems, residential and commercial battery storage, and SPAN smart electrical panel deployments.

Product overview

Home Power Systems is a provider of standby generator installation, maintenance, and repair services operating as a unified service offering rather than a software platform. The company offers residential and commercial generator services with authorized dealer relationships for Generac and Kohler brands. The product portfolio centers on standby generators (including Generac Guardian, Generac Protector, and Kohler RES/RCA series) as the core offerings, complemented by SPAN Smart Home electrical panels and EV chargers, battery storage systems, surge protection, and electrical panel upgrades. Commercial services mirror residential offerings with added scale and industry-specific solutions for healthcare, retail, data centers, and hospitality sectors. The company also provides financing options through Upgrade for equipment purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Generator Installation One-day standby generator installation service for residential homes, providing whole-home backup power solutions including new installations and replacements, with site assessment, permitting coordination, and professional commissioning handled in-house.
• Generator Replacement Replacement service for upgrading existing standby generator systems to newer models with improved reliability and features, performed by factory-trained technicians.
• Generator Maintenance Recurring preventative maintenance service for standby generators covering annual inspections, oil changes, filter replacements, battery checks, and system testing to ensure reliable operation.
• Generator Repair Scheduled and 24/7 emergency generator repair services covering electrical issues, battery problems, fuel system repairs, and engine work across all major brands.
• Commercial Generator Services Commercial-scale generator installation, maintenance, and repair services for healthcare facilities, data centers, retail complexes, hotels, manufacturing sites, and government buildings, delivered under the Commercial Power Systems brand.
• Residential EV Charger Installation Professional installation of Level 1, Level 2 (240V), and DC Fast Chargers for residential electric vehicle owners.
• Commercial EV Charging Station Installation Commercial EV charging station installation including Level 2 and DC fast charging solutions with smart-charging capabilities and utility coordination for workplaces, retail, hospitality, and fleet operators.
• Residential Surge Protection Whole-home surge protection service using UL 1449 certified devices to protect electronics and appliances from voltage spikes and power surges.
• Commercial Surge Protection Multi-layered commercial surge protection service applied at the service entrance, distribution panels, and point-of-use to protect sensitive commercial equipment.
• Electrical Panel Upgrade Residential electrical panel upgrade service from 100 amps to 200 amps to support modern power demands, EV chargers, and solar systems, typically performed alongside generator or EV charger installations.
• Residential Battery Storage System Residential battery storage installation using lithium-ion technology for storing solar energy or grid power for use during outages.
• Commercial Battery Storage Systems Commercial battery storage systems for peak load management, emergency backup power, and renewable energy integration in manufacturing, healthcare, data center, and other commercial settings.
• SPAN Smart Home Panel Installation SPAN Authorized Installer service for SPAN smart electrical panels that replace traditional electrical panels with real-time energy monitoring, remote control, and intelligent load management capabilities.
• SPAN Drive EV Charger Installation Installation of SPAN Drive EV chargers offering dynamic fast-charging, solar charging integration, and smart charge management through the SPAN Home app.
• Generator Financing via Upgrade Flexible financing for generator installations offered through a partnership with Upgrade (with Cross River Bank, Member FDIC), including 0% interest terms and fixed payment options without equity or collateral requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 6,000 installations completed successfully
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeneraccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Power Systems is an authorized Generac PowerPro Premier dealer and Kohler Platinum dealer. They provide installation, maintenance, repair, and warranty services for Generac standby generators. As an authorized dealer, they receive factory training, technical support, and access to warranty fulfillment capabilities. They stock generators and parts at their facilities.
• KohlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Power Systems is an authorized Kohler Platinum dealer for residential generators and Kohler Titanium dealer for commercial generators. They provide installation, maintenance, repair, and warranty services for Kohler standby generators.
• CumminsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHome Power Systems is an authorized dealer for Cummins generators, offering installation and service for Cummins standby generator systems alongside their Generac and Kohler product lines.
• SPANcoreTechnology or IntegrationHome Power Systems is a SPAN Authorized Installer for smart electrical panels and EV chargers. They provide installation, configuration, and ongoing support for SPAN smart home energy management products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Generator Supercenter: National franchise specializing in residential and commercial standby generator sales, installation, and maintenance. Most directly comparable business model — authorized dealer for major OEMs (including Generac) with in-house installation crews.
• Reliable Power Systems: Regional authorized Generac and Kohler standby generator dealer offering residential/commercial installation, maintenance, and repair services. Closely matches HPS's authorized-dealer, multi-brand positioning and full-service installation model.

Broad incumbents

• Generac Power Systems: Largest U.S. standby generator OEM and HPS's primary manufacturing partner. Increasingly sells direct-to-consumer and via retail/big-box channels, making it both an enabler and a competitive threat to authorized dealers like HPS.
• Kohler Power Systems: Major standby generator manufacturer and HPS partner (Platinum/Titanium dealer tier). Operates its own dealer network and direct commercial sales; competes with HPS on commercial-grade installations in healthcare, data center, and industrial verticals.
• Mister Sparky Electric: National electrical services franchise under Neighborly Brands offering panel upgrades, EV charger installation, generator hookups, and surge protection. Competes with HPS on residential electrical service work, especially panel and EV-charger installations.
• Mr. Electric: Neighborly-owned national electrical services franchise with residential and commercial installation offerings. Significant overlap with HPS's electrical panel upgrade, EV charger, and surge protection service lines.

Emerging players

• Tesla Energy: Powerwall and solar+storage provider offering silent, fuel-free home backup. Increasingly substitutes for traditional standby generators in residential backup-power buying decisions, especially in markets with strong solar incentives.
• Sunrun: Leading U.S. residential solar and battery storage installer with integrated backup-power solutions. Competes for the same homeowner wallet share as standby generators, particularly in California and Northeast markets.

Others

• Briggs & Stratton Home Power: Standby generator manufacturer with a national authorized-dealer network. Comparable to Generac/Kohler as an OEM enabling HPS-like dealers; also competes at the equipment level for end-customer brand preference.
• SPAN: Smart electrical panel and energy management OEM and HPS technology partner. Comparable in that SPAN Authorized Installers are emerging as a distinct installer channel and SPAN directly competes with traditional panel + generator configurations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/HomePowerSystemsNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/home-power-systems
• Instagraminstagram.com/homepowersystems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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