01 / Why this exists
One national average hides the decisions that matter.
Generator equipment is only one part of an installed project. Transfer equipment, electrical work, fuel distance, site preparation, permits, and panel conditions can materially change the total. Generator Budget keeps those lines visible so a homeowner can ask better questions.
02 / How the model is maintained
Versioned assumptions, visible boundaries.
Every estimate includes low, typical, and high totals plus an itemized cost breakdown.
The tool does not replace an electrical load calculation, fuel design, code review, or contractor quote.
Equipment and project allowances are reviewed quarterly and when market conditions change materially.
The interactive calculator and crawlable cost benchmarks use the same pricing engine.
03 / Independence
No installer lead form inside the estimate.
The calculator does not require an email address, route results to a sales team, or change an estimate based on a preferred installer. Manufacturer and retailer links are used as calibration references and do not control the model output.