Family-Owned & Operated Since 1994

Scott Gervais, owner of Emergency Power Solutions, Inc. originally worked with his father as an outdoor power equipment manager (Including Generator Sales and repair) while at the same time attending electrical training at a local college. After extensive training he successfully passed an Illinois required test to become a licensed Electrician.
As the standby generator business grew in demand, the decision was made to devote resources separate from those of the outdoor power equipment company to the power generator industry. Scott brought in a crew of certified electricians as well as Master Certified engine technicians.
Emergency Power Solutions became one of the first dealerships nationally certified by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute for power generator repair in Chicagoland. One of the key company employee’s actually taught small engine and generator repair for Prairie State College and Illinois branches of the Ford Motor Company.
Emergency Power Solutions has grown to include an in-house team of licensed electricians for all installations, big or small. Our generator-specific technicians are factory trained by the biggest names in the industry. Some, as a bonus, brought electrical or electronic degrees to better service your equipment. All technicians are required to complete extensive training before they are allowed in the field to recommend or perform repairs or generator installations.

Keith Gervais, Founder

  • Established Keith’s Power Equipment in 1979
  • Added generator division in 1994
  • One of the first dealerships to get OPE Certification in Chicagoland
  • Taught generator repair for a local collage and the Ford Motor Company

Scott Gervais President/Owner

  • Licensed Electrician
  • Recognized as a Diamond Generator installer.
  • Factory trained technician (Electrical and Engine)
  • Whole House Battery backup pioneer

24 Hour Hotline

708.328.4067

We take great pride in our services, and will take the time to ensure each generator installation or repair, be it routine or an emergency, is done correctly.

Cell: 708.670.2197
Fax: 708.755.2671

Business Hours

WEEKDAYS:  8:30AM – 5:00PM
SATURDAY:  8:30AM – 1:00PM
SUNDAY:  CLOSED
EMERGENCY:  24 HR / 7 Days
1979
The Beginning
Emergency Power Solutions, Inc. originally operated as a division of Keith’s Power Equipment, Inc. founded in 1979. Keith’s Power Equipment was (and is to this day) a retail and service location for all types of outdoor equipment, including power generators.
1994
A New Direction
As the standby generator business grew in demand in the early 1990’s, the decision was made by Keith Gervais, owner of Keith’s Power Equipment, to devote resources separate from those of the power equipment company to the power generator marketplace.
2002
For The Future
Emergency Power Solutions has grown to include an in-house team of licensed electricians for all installations, big or small. Our generator-specific technicians are factory trained through the biggest names in the industry.