Backup Power That Fits
Nova Scotia averages 3–5 major storms per year. Whether you want a standby unit that fires on its own or a portable generator you plug in through a GenerLink, we size, permit, and install the right solution for your home and budget.
Our Approach
Beyond the Install
Anyone can bolt down a generator. What separates a code-compliant unit from a system that actually works when the grid drops is the technical work around it — sizing, load management, monitoring, and permit coordination.
We size to your actual panel demand — not rough estimates or square-footage guesses. The result is a generator that carries what you need without paying for capacity you'll never use.
Optional Savant Power smart breakers prioritize critical circuits in real time. Security, networking, and refrigeration stay on; EV charger and pool heater shed automatically until capacity frees up.
Fault alerts, weekly self-test scheduling, and maintenance notifications pushed to our team. We know your generator's health before the next storm — not after it fails to start.
Electrical permit, inspection, and Nova Scotia Power notification all handled. CEC 26th Edition Section 46 compliance and setback checks done before installation day — no surprises, no kickbacks.
Two Paths
Standby or Portable?
Not every home needs a full standby install. GenerLink brings portable generators up to code — no extension cords through windows, no backfeed risk to line crews. Here is how the two compare.
Option A
Standby Generator
Permanently mounted, wired to a transfer switch, fed by natural gas or propane. Starts itself in 10–30 seconds — you never touch it.
- Automatic — no action during an outage
- 14–48 kW, essential circuits or full home
- Unlimited runtime on natural gas
- Higher upfront investment
- Best for medical needs, extended outages, or hands-off convenience
Option B
Portable + GenerLink
A GenerLink receptacle installed behind your utility meter lets you plug a portable generator into your home with one cord — no interior transfer switch, no rewiring.
- CSA-certified, UL-listed, approved by Nova Scotia Power
- Works with any 3.6–12 kW portable generator
- Automatically prevents backfeed to the utility grid
- Roughly one-tenth the installed cost of a standby unit
- Best for occasional outages, seasonal cabins, or budget-conscious homes
Not sure which fits? Tell us your typical outage length, panel size, and what you need to keep running — we will recommend the right path.
Why Wadden?
Standby or GenerLink, both need a licensed electrician who knows Nova Scotia Power coordination and CEC Section 46 inside out.
We handle every step — permits, load calcs, meter work, inspection — so nothing gets kicked back on install day.
Ready to Power Through?
Tell us about your home — square footage, panel size, gas availability, and how long a typical outage lasts. We will recommend standby, GenerLink, or a combination and come back with a detailed quote.
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