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Emergency Backup Generators

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Generators

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Generators@arb.ca.gov

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Topics

Energy, Power Equipment, Enforcement, Smoke

Division

Enforcement Division

Resources

Notice

California State of Emergency (January 7, 2025): Sale, Offer for Sale, and Importation of U.S. EPA Certified Portable Generators into California

Reports

Emissions Impact of Generator Usage During PSPS

Notice

California State of Emergency (October 27, 2019): Operation of Portable Back-up Generators to Alleviate the Threat to Public Health and Safety in Anticipation of an Imminent Public Safety Power Shutoff

Notice

California State of Emergency (October 27, 2019): Sale, Offer for Sale, and Importation of U.S. EPA Certified Residential-Type Generators into California

Fact Sheet

CARB Regulations Allow for the Use of Back-Up Generators during a Public Safety Power Shutoff

Information

Use of Back-up Engines for Electricity Generation During Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

Information

PERP Regulation and Portable Engine ATCM