Turning Portable Generators Into a True Home Power Solution
The affordable, quiet, and secure way to protect your backup power
The Hidden Problem with Portable Generators
Excessive Noise
A generator running outdoors can sound like a motorcycle idling for hours, creating stress for your family and friction with neighbors during extended outages.
Weather Exposure
Rain, snow, and extreme weather can damage your generator, void warranties, and significantly reduce its operational lifespan and reliability. It is not safe to operate your generator in the elements, and it is lethal to operate your generator in covered spaces like garages. Almost all manufacturers advise consumers not to run generators in the rain.
Security & Storage
Large portable generators take up space when they are not in use – and Homeowners hope that they never need to use them. Leaving them equipment outside leaves valuable equipment open to theft curious children, or wildlife like rodents and wasps can cause damage or create serious safety hazards.
One Product - Many Solutions
Universal
Fits most portable generators up to ~36" x 30" x 36", accommodating the most popular consumer models up to 12,000 watts
Quick Access
Easy to install & access during emergencies with tool-free entry panels and cable management system
Durable Construction
Built from weatherproof material with stainless steel hardware to withstand harsh conditions for years.
Storm Ready
Includes hurricane-secure mounting pad option for areas prone to extreme weather events.
Ships Flat
Secure and optimized package design ensures the product arrives undamaged.
Easy Assembly
Install takes less than 30 minutes with all tools provided in the box
Low Noise
Reduce Noise anywhere from -10db to -15db depending on location and generator size!
Quality Guaranteed
Backed by a 10-year consumer warranty for peace of mind and trust
Sticker Shock is Common in Standby Quotes
Consumers are forced to buy portable generators based on economics, not because they require portability. Most families purchasing portable generators do NOT purchase them for their “portability” but rather as a direct necessity for power loss or grid instability at their home.
Deceptive & Uncertain Pricing
Home Standby Generators are advertised without the install price which is often close to 1:1 the product cost. Many installers advertise “low-cost” installation packages, but the final price often balloons once site preparation, gas line work, electrical upgrades, and permits are added. What looks like a $2,000 job can easily exceed $4,000–$6,000.
Long Lead Times
Installation isn’t a one-day process. Most projects require multiple contractors (electricians, plumbers/gas fitters, sometimes concrete crews) plus city or county inspections at each stage. From the time a consumer places an order, it typically takes 6–10 weeks before the system is fully operational—sometimes longer in high-demand areas or during storm seasons.
Permits Required
Local building codes usually require multiple permits—electrical, plumbing/gas, and zoning—before installation can proceed. This adds cost, paperwork, and delays that many consumers don’t anticipate.
Hudson PowerNEST vs. Home Standby Generators
| Feature | PowerNEST + Portable Generator | Home Standby Generator |
| Cost | $999 (Hudson) + $1000 (generator) | ❌$8000 - $30,000 Installed |
| Noise Reduction | ✅ - 10 to -15 dB | ✅Quiet |
| Weather Protection | ✅Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Security | ✅Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Permanent Install | ✅ Optional - flexible & movable | ❌ Yes - Fixed Location |
| Fuel Options | ✅ Flexible - Gas, Propane, NG | ❌ Limited to Home Hookup |
| Works with Transfer Switch | ✅Yes - Sold Separately | ✅Yes - Sold Separately |
| Permits Required | ✅No - DIY Friendly | ❌ Almost Always Required |
Who Needs the Hudson PowerNEST
- Budget-Conscious Homeowners: Families who can't afford a full home standby generator but want similar benefits of protection and noise reduction
- Noise-Conscious Neighbors: Generator owners in densely populated areas who want to maintain good relations with nearby homes during outages
- DIY & Rural Households: Self-sufficient homeowners relying on portable generators in areas with frequent outages or unreliable grid service
- Storm-Prone Area Residents: Families in hurricane, tornado, or ice storm regions looking for reliable emergency power with enhanced protection
- Vacation Property Owners: Those with second homes or rental properties who want security, convenience, and professional appearance
Consumers are already talking
Works great was worried about the knock out for power interlock but the electrician had plenty of room for the cable. Everything is secure inside the enclosure.
Phillip K.
Good product seems very well made, very easy to assemble and it big enough for my champion 8000 watt tri fuel generator but just barely, and it does cut the noise level somewhat.
Rick B.
If you are looking for a portable generator encloser w/ fan and vented exhaust this is it. Much better than anything you see people building on youtube with cheap plastic sheds
Aaron W.
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