What fuels are used in a standby generator?
Standby generators run on either propane or natural gas and can be hooked directly to a homeowner’s existing gas lines, which means that in the event of a severe storm, homeowners have access to a reliable source of fuel to power the generator. In fact, propane marketers are able to provide homeowners with an underground tank that is protected from the elements so that a constant source of fuel is available. On average, a 250 gallon propane tank fueling a seven kilowatt standby generator would provide enough electricity to power a home for five days, while a 500 gallon underground tank would provide 11 days’ power.
