SunAmp Electric | Emergency Electricians in Santa Cruz, CA

We offer several key services to increase your home's resilience during Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). This includes electrical panel inspections and upgrades to ensure your system can safely handle a backup generator connection. We professionally install automatic transfer switches and whole-house generators, so your essential circuits stay powered. Additionally, we can integrate solar battery storage with your existing or new solar panels, creating a self-sufficient power source that activates instantly when the grid goes down.

Absolutely. Improper generator hookups are a common and dangerous issue in our area. Our licensed electricians specialize in generator connection repair and troubleshooting. We'll inspect the transfer switch, wiring, and connection to your main electrical panel to ensure everything is up to current Santa Cruz and California electrical code. Our priority is to fix the problem safely, restoring your reliable backup power and giving you peace of mind before the next outage.

Yes, it's an excellent dual-purpose solution for Santa Cruz homeowners. Our 'Add to existing system' and new solar installations are designed with local sun exposure in mind to maximize energy production and savings. Crucially, we can pair your solar panels with a home battery backup system (like a Tesla Powerwall). This stores excess solar energy, which you can use to power critical loads during an outage—day or night—reducing reliance on the grid and providing essential backup power during PSPS events.