Best Carb Compliant Generators Updated November 2019

CARB or the California Air Resources Board is an environmental protection agency which focuses on the effective reduction of air pollutants to protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources. The body is saddled with the responsibility of overseeing all air pollution control efforts in California to establish and maintain the best possible air quality standards for health.

A lot of other states now require generators to be CARB compliant, so if you are looking for a generator for the long term, it would make sense to purchase a generator that is already approved.

Our Top Three Recommendations:

	WESTINGHOUSE WGEN 5500	WEN 56200i	Champion 7500
CARB Compliant	Yes	Yes	Yes
Watts	5500	2000	5000
Run Time	15 hrs. (50%)	6 hours (50%)	11.2 hours (50%)
Fuel	Unleaded Gasoline	Gas	Standard Fuel
Start	Recoil	Recoil	Electric and Recoil
Warranty	3 Years or 1000 hrs.	2-years	Full Warranty
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To provide Californians with the best possible air quality, CARB oversees many functions which include the collection of data on the numerous sources of air pollution  in the United States. This data helps to find the best ways to eliminate or reduce this pollution. The board evaluates the data thus collected and makes recommendations on greenhouse gas reduction to improve the quality of breathable air in California. The unhealthy gases the CARB monitors include:

• Various organic gases
• Nitrogen oxides
• Sulfuric oxides
• Carbon monoxide
• Particulate matter

Internal combustion engines are the chief culprits in the emission of these gases. Therefore, CARB has set-up stringent emission control standards for the design of such engines which are used in various equipment especially power generators. What this means is that any engine that runs on a combustible fuel (gas, diesel or propane) must be CARB certified. This certification ensures that the engines comply with state regulations on the acceptable level of harmful gases that are emitted from the exhaust of these engines as well as the fuel quality being sold in California.

In the US today, CARB has the most stringent of all air quality regulations. And apart from California, many other States are now on board with more states being added to the list.  All states that do not yet have a compliant regulation require equipment and vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, to be EPA compliant. EPA compliance is a similar federal certification for all internal combustible engines sold and used in the US. But while EPA complaint engines can be sold anywhere in the US, California and the CARB states has its own special regulations and does not permit the use of EPA complaint engines except where they are also CARB compliant.

CARB compliant products have engines that meet tougher air quality standards. Always confirm if your gas-powered equipment is CARB certified before buying, especially if you live in a state that requires CARB compliance.

Consumer products  can be ranked by their compliance with CARB standards. Therefore, a generator that is carb compliant is naturally considered to be very safe and environmentally friendly. They do not emit as many dangerous gasses as non-complaint models which makes them cleaner and healthier.

CARB strict regulation on air pollution is forcing many portable generator manufacturers to redesign their engines to meet the required standards. If you need a great portable power solution, and like the good people of California, prefer your air clean and of the highest quality, there are lots of excellent generators in the market which are confirmed CARB compliant.

I am starting with Carb Compliant because more and more states are bringing in laws around Carb Compliant and EPA. And I am sure more and more states will come on board and eventually all states will need to be compliant.

So if you are going to buy a generator today then, you should really consider making sure it is Carb Compliant.  Click here for more information explaining Carb Compliant and EPA and how they differ.

We have reviewed a number of portable generators and here are..

Our Top 3 Carb Compliant Generators November 2019

1. Westinghouse WGen5500 Portable Generator

The Westinghouse WGen 5500 portable generator’s superior capabilities make it an ideal and affordable generator for backing up the power to your home during outages.
It is also perfect for camping & powering your RV and powering tools and equipment at locations without power supply.

It is fully Carb, EPA and CSA compliant

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2. WEN 56200i Super Quiet 2000-Watt Portable Inverter Generator, CARB Compliant

If you are looking for a portable generator that produces clean and reliable power without breaking the bank, the WEN 56200i Portable Inverter Generator deserves a good hard look. One of the quietest generators in its class, the WEN 56200I is designed for portability, weighing only 48lbs and fitted with a convenient carrying handle.It comes with all the advanced features for a very quiet, efficient and durable operation.

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3. Honda 660530 5,000-Watt Portable Generator w/ iAVR Technology (CARB)

This generator is packed with advanced features which ensure optimal performance. Going by Honda’s track record of superior engineering, we are confident that this unit will last many years of active usage.  This generator has everything you need and is large enough to power up your entire house.

The only reason this amazing generator isn’t number one is because it is reasonably new and although there are a few positive comments, it doesn’t have nearly the support from buyers than the other 2.

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