When the super storm Sandy hit in 2012 residential standby generator installation numbers increased tenfold. The North East coast was slammed with power outages, homes were lost and damaged, many people didn't know where to turn. The storm left dozens dead, thousands homeless and millions without power. Total damage was expected to be in the. Are you remodeling your house? Do you have an old electrical panel? Are you looking to add more circuits to your existing panel and there's no space left? You may need a new electrical panel.