Standby generators are powered by a local supply of gas — either propane (from a tank in the yard) or natural gas (from a standard utility line, same as a gas-fired furnace, water heater or dryer).

The department started looking at the water treatment plant, located at 215 E. Lakeside Drive near Bayfield High School, and it opted for a new standby natural gas generator should the facility be ...

That’s because you might need an electrician to hook the generator up to your electrical panel, plus subcontractors who can handle the plumbing for a gas or propane line and build a steady ...