A GenerLink usually costs between $700 and $1,400 installed when you buy it through your electric utility. GenerLink’s own store lists it at $999 before installation. Many utilities also lease it for about $8 to $25 a month. The price depends on the size (30 or 40 amp), whether it has surge protection, and your utility’s program. Your generator and any longer cord cost extra.
GenerLink prices by utility (2026)
Here’s what utilities with GenerLink programs list on their own websites. We checked these in October 2026.
| Utility | 30 amp | 40 amp | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin EMC (AL) | $725 + tax | $825 + tax | Installed; 12 or 24 months interest-free |
| Steuben Rural Electric (NY) | $728 + tax | $853 + tax | Free install, surge models |
| Central Electric Cooperative (PA) | $774 to $853.50 | $906.50 to $986 | Includes tax and install; higher price is with surge protection |
| First Electric Cooperative (AR) | $806.25 | $967.50 | Installed, plus tax; $200 down and 12 months interest-free |
| Midstate Electric (OR) | $948.75 | $1,091.75 | Free install |
| Gainesville Regional Utilities (FL) | $1,034.25 + tax | Installed, includes cord | |
| Clay Electric Cooperative (FL) | Not offered | $1,135 + tax | 40A with surge protection; billed on next bill |
| Riviera Utilities (AL) | $1,196.40 + tax | $1,379 + tax | Installed |
| GenerLink store (shopgenerlink.com) | $999 | Before installation; electrician install typically $250 to $450 | |
Leasing a GenerLink
Some utilities rent GenerLink on your monthly bill instead of selling it:
| Utility | Monthly cost | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Public Power District (NE) | $7.75 | 24-month lease, $150 cord deposit |
| Columbia River PUD (OR) | $11 | 12-month minimum, no install fee |
| Community Electric Cooperative (VA) | $12.75 (30A) / $13.75 (40A) | 36-month lease, $50 connection fee |
| DTE Energy (MI) | $22.99 | Part of Surge Protection Plus; $99.99 (30A) or $249.99 (40A) install fee |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative (OK) | $25 | With contract, $50 install; or $939.69 to buy |
Leasing costs less up front, but over several years it can add up to more than buying. At $12.75 a month, a 36-month lease comes to $459, and at $22.99 a month you’d pass $1,000 in under four years.
What affects the price
- 30 vs. 40 amp. The 40-amp model costs about $100 to $200 more. Choose it if your generator has a 50-amp 14-50 outlet and runs more than about 7,200 watts.
- Surge protection. Models ending in “-S” include whole-house surge protection and cost about $80 more than “-N” models.
- Cord length. A 20-foot GenerLok cord is included. Longer cords cost extra. First Electric Cooperative, for example, charges $156.25 for 40 feet and $481.25 for 100 feet.
- Who installs it. Many co-ops install for free or include it in the price. If you buy from the GenerLink store, you pay an electrician.
Costs that aren’t included
- The generator. It has to have a 4-prong 120/240V outlet. See which generators work with a GenerLink.
- Sales tax, on most utility prices.
- Removing an existing surge protector at the meter, which some utilities require.
Is a GenerLink worth the money?
Compared with a manual transfer switch or an interlock kit installed by an electrician, a GenerLink usually costs about the same or a little more. You’re paying for a fast, utility-approved install with no rewiring and automatic switching. If your utility offers it, it’s a good value. If it doesn’t, a transfer switch or interlock kit does the same job. Compare them in GenerLink vs. transfer switch, and check the utilities that offer GenerLink.
FAQ
Does my utility have to install the GenerLink?
If it goes behind your utility’s meter, yes, the utility or an electrician it approves has to install it. GenerLink’s FAQ says it can also go in a secondary meter box after the meter, installed by a licensed electrician.
Can I finance a GenerLink?
Some utilities let you. Baldwin EMC offers 12 or 24 months interest-free, and First Electric Cooperative takes $200 down with 12 interest-free payments on your bill.
How long does installation take?
Utilities say 20 to 30 minutes. Your power is off briefly while the meter is pulled.
Prices are from each utility’s website, checked in October 2026, and can change. Confirm with your utility before you buy.