# Cape Cod Independent Power

**Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** 36 Nicolettas Way #1, Mashpee, MA 02649 · **Phone:** (508) 623-6450 · **Website:** http://ccipgenerators.com/?utm_campaign=gmb · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.8/5** (high confidence) — from 72 reviews across 8 sources.
93% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 10 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Cape Cod Independent Power is a Mashpee-based company that sells, installs and services standby home and small-commercial generators, primarily Kohler models today, across Cape Cod and Southeastern Massachusetts. The company was started in 2005 by Lester Wade and has been owned by Nick Betti since 2017.

Recent reviews describe a consistent installation process: a gas crew and an electrical crew working together to complete a whole-house generator in a single day, sometimes ahead of the original schedule. Customers name specific staff, including Nick Betti, Julie, Tony and Amy, across years of reviews for staying in touch and following up after the job.

One customer with an 8-year-old Kohler generator on a long-running service contract described a technician, Mike, getting a storm-affected unit running again quickly. Another described the crew finishing a generator install in one day despite high winds, prioritizing a household running medical equipment on limited battery backup.

Not every account is positive. A 2025 review says the company let a signed preventive-maintenance contract for a Generac generator sit for four months before telling the customer it now services Kohler units only. Two older reviews, from 2013 and 2014, describe an unfinished annual-maintenance visit and a disputed warranty-repair charge, both predating the current ownership.

Google shows 5.0 stars from 112 ratings; Angi shows 3.7 from 12, weighed down mostly by those older complaints. BBB lists the company A+ (not accredited) but describes it, in what reads like outdated category text, as a 'Guardian' generator dealer, while every other recent source, including the company's own site, is Kohler-specific.

One record item needs a caveat: an expired Massachusetts electrician license tied to this record traces to a name, George T. Wiggin, with no apparent connection to Cape Cod Independent Power's known ownership or staff, so it should not be read as this business's own credential. Confirm any licensing directly with the state before hiring.

This looks like a fit for a Cape Cod homeowner or small business wanting a full-service standby generator install with responsive follow-up, especially anyone already set on a Kohler unit. Anyone still running an older Generac system should confirm directly that ongoing maintenance is still supported before signing a service contract.

**Strengths:**
- On-schedule installs — reviewers repeatedly report early or single-day generator installations
- Named-tech continuity — Nick, Julie, Tony and Amy recur across years of praise
- Cross-trade coordination — gas and electrical crews handle installs in one day
- Long-run reliability — an 8-year generator owner cites an ongoing service contract

**Concerns:**
- Generac support dropped — a 2025 review says maintenance was refused after a 4-month wait
- Older service disputes — 2013 and 2014 Angi reviews describe billing and follow-through issues

**Where sources disagree:**
- A 2019 MA electrician license in the record is registered to GEORGE T WIGGIN, unconnected to this company's known owners (Nick Betti, Lester Wade) — not stated as this business's credential
- BBB's directory text describes Guardian generator sales while every review-platform account and the company's own recent material is Kohler-specific — likely stale BBB boilerplate, not published as a brand fact
- Angi's 3.7 from 12 lags Google's 5.0 from 112; the gap traces to a handful of one-star complaints dated 2012-2014 and one from 2025, not a broad recent pattern

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Installs and services whole-home and small-commercial standby generators, coordinating gas and electrical trades on the same install. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tReVJrczNjbmxaUldsc2RYaE9WM0J4VFhONVFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQyRks3cnlZRWlsdXhOV3BxTXN5QlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Cod Independent Power did an outstanding job installing our 26 KW whole house generator. They had a gas team and an electrical team …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNWck1HMHdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICVrMG0wAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Having never purchased a B-U generator before, Nick and his staff made this happen so smoothly and quickly.  They coordinated everything …”
- Same-day or ahead-of-schedule generator installs are a recurring theme across years of reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tReVJrczNjbmxaUldsc2RYaE9WM0J4VFhONVFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQyRks3cnlZRWlsdXhOV3BxTXN5QlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Cod Independent Power did an outstanding job installing our 26 KW whole house generator. They had a gas team and an electrical team …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURicTlpV2hnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDbq9iWhgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent product and service. CCIP installed a nat gas 24KW standby generator. The installation was started on schedule (less than two w…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURqdnNDS0xBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDjvsCKLA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I just had a whole home generator installed by CC Independent Power and the experience was awesome from start to finish! I thought that i…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/cape-cod-independent-power-reviews-2289920.htm) — “5★ If I could give this company an A+++ I would. From the beginning, the entire job was explained over the phone, very detailed and 100% tra…”
- Named staff (Nick Betti, Julie, Tony, Amy) are repeatedly praised by name for responsiveness across multiple years of reviews. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25wMWREbHdUWFJWYlhOR01GbHlZVEJ4UVdoVWNWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnp1dDlwTXRVbXNGMFlyYTBxQWhUcVE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ From the first day I met Nick Betti I had a very positive feeling. Initially, I had a concern with having to deal with Nationally Grid an…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xGTlFVYzROMXBST1ZkamNteHFZVGhaUldOcFRrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlFNQUc4N1pROVdjcmxqYThZRWNpTkE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Nick, Amy, Rob and all the techs were wonderful to work with. Nick was always available to answer any questions and very prompt from init…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNmaTlydG93RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICfi9rtowE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Excellent customer service. I would highly recommend this company for your generator purchase and installation. Tony did an outstanding j…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUREOVpTOXpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDD9ZS9zgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I understand why CCIP has all 5 starts on their reviews. Outstanding service people. Thank you Tony, Julie and Rob!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNWck1HMHdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICVrMG0wAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Having never purchased a B-U generator before, Nick and his staff made this happen so smoothly and quickly.  They coordinated everything …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURHNmRxMm5nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDG6dq2ngE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Our experience with Cape Cod Independent was terrific. Nick came by on-time at the date we agreed to. He gave me a thorough explanation o…”
- A long-tenured customer describes ongoing multi-year service reliability on an 8-year-old generator. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKbGFsWndiMHcxZUUxRFNIWTVYM0ZLT0V4Q05tYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJlalZwb0w1eE1DSHY5X3FKOExCNmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I have an 8 year old whole house Kohler generator and have had a longstanding service contract with CCIP. During the recent epic storm it…”
- A 2025 review describes the company letting a Generac maintenance contract sit for 4 months before saying it now services Kohler only. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SUk1WUnllWHBsZUdjNExYUm5VMDlFUzBOS1NsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRRMVRyeXpleGc4LXRnU09ES0NKSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I initially contacted this company and signed a preventive maintenance contract for my Generac generator in June of this year. After semi…”
- Two older Angi reviews (2013, 2014) describe a disputed annual-maintenance follow-through and a warranty billing dispute. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/cape-cod-independent-power-reviews-2289920.htm) — “1★ CCIP was recommended by Briggs and Stratton to do warranty work on a new generator that was installed by a highly qualified local electri…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/cape-cod-independent-power-reviews-2289920.htm) — “1★ The installation of the generator was fine and we were very satisfied. After the first year, we paid $275 for an annual maintenance fee w…”
- Google shows 5.0 stars from 112 ratings while Angi shows 3.7 from 12, a gap driven by a handful of one-star complaints rather than a broad pattern. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Cod%20Independent%20Power&query_place_id=ChIJzYw-5ZvS5IkRBhsIbByL4Ik) — “Google: 5★ from 112 ratings”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SUk1WUnllWHBsZUdjNExYUm5VMDlFUzBOS1NsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRRMVRyeXpleGc4LXRnU09ES0NKSlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I initially contacted this company and signed a preventive maintenance contract for my Generac generator in June of this year. After semi…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/cape-cod-independent-power-reviews-2289920.htm) — “1★ CCIP was recommended by Briggs and Stratton to do warranty work on a new generator that was installed by a highly qualified local electri…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/cape-cod-independent-power-reviews-2289920.htm) — “1★ The installation of the generator was fine and we were very satisfied. After the first year, we paid $275 for an annual maintenance fee w…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/cape-cod-independent-power-reviews-2289920.htm) — “Angi: 3.7★ from 12 ratings”
- BBB lists the company as A+ (not accredited) and describes its offering as Guardian generator sales, installation and service, a brand reference recent Kohler-focused reviews do not corroborate. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/mashpee/profile/electric-generator/cape-cod-independent-power-0021-100928) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/mashpee/profile/electric-generator/cape-cod-independent-power-0021-100928) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Guardian generator sales, installation and service, residential and small commercial generator in…”
- A Massachusetts electrician license in the record (expired, verified 2019) is registered to GEORGE T WIGGIN, a name that does not match this company's known owners or staff, so it is not stated as this business's credential. _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home) — “MA electrician license 2019 registry-verified expired — registry holder of record: GEORGE T WIGGIN”
- Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tReVJrczNjbmxaUldsc2RYaE9WM0J4VFhONVFsRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkQyRks3cnlZRWlsdXhOV3BxTXN5QlE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Cape Cod Independent Power did an outstanding job installing our 26 KW whole house generator. They had a gas team and an electrical team …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNWck1HMHdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x89e08b1c6c081b06!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICVrMG0wAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Having never purchased a B-U generator before, Nick and his staff made this happen so smoothly and quickly.  They coordinated everything …”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-22, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://elicensing21.mass.gov/CitizenAccess/GeneralProperty/PropertyLookUp.aspx?isLicensee=Y&TabName=Home

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Cod%20Independent%20Power&query_place_id=ChIJzYw-5ZvS5IkRBhsIbByL4Ik): 5.0★ from 112 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cape%20Cod%20Independent%20Power&query_place_id=ChIJzYw-5ZvS5IkRBhsIbByL4Ik): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/mashpee/profile/electric-generator/cape-cod-independent-power-0021-100928): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/cape-cod-independent-power-mashpee): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](http://ccipgenerators.com): 21 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Local Chambers of Commerce](https://business.mashpeechamber.com/events/Details/2025-mashpee-chamber-golf-tournament-1286706?sourceTypeId=Hub): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/mashpee/cape-cod-independent-power-reviews-2289920.htm): 3.7★ from 12 ratings
- [BuildZoom](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cape-cod-independent-power): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tim Morello · 2026-08-12**: It was great to work with the team from Cape Cod Independent Power.   From the original estimate, to the install and inspections, the process was smooth, communication was transparent and overall experience was great.   We’re happy to have peace of mind with our new generator and feel ready for the …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Joyce Sullivan · 2026-06-23**: Cape Cod Independent Power was an excellent company to deal with.  Very efficient, neat, knowledgeable staff very familiar with all aspects of the installation and generator.  On time, and very thorough.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John Almquist · 2026-06-22**: Cape Cod Independent Power did an outstanding job installing our 26 KW whole house generator. They had a gas team and an electrical team working closely together to install the system in one day. They were courteous and spent time explaining the process as well as leaving the job neat and clean. The…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · John LeBlanc · 2026-06-12**: After losing power due to the blizzard on February 23rd 2026 we decided that we need to have a backup power generator. We contacted CCIP and Amy setup an initial survey. Lester came and surveyed the site for possible engine generator placement. He explained the process for installing the generator, …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · David Banner · 2026-06-09**: Very personable and informative.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Frank Pannorfi · 2026-06-08**: From the first day I met Nick Betti I had a very positive feeling. Initially, I had a concern with having to deal with Nationally Grid and the bureaucracy of this organization. I did not have natural gas on my property. Nick promised me I would n’t have to worry about that, CCIP would be the interfa…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Brenda Moore · 2026-05-20**: Exceptional service! Installation was quick and efficient, follow up instructions from Tony on operation and maintenance were very helpful. Highly recommend CCIP!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Trina Andrews · 2026-05-18**: Nick, Amy, Rob and all the techs were wonderful to work with. Nick was always available to answer any questions and very prompt from initial consultation to installation.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Julie Wake · 2026-05-04**: From start to finish, this was an excellent experience. They were reliable, on time, and true to their word on pricing. Everything was completed as promised, and they made the whole process incredibly easy. We feel very confident in our investment… and ready for whatever the weather brings (well, al…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Elise Frangos · 2026-03-20**: I have an 8 year old whole house Kohler generator and have had a longstanding service contract with CCIP. During the recent epic storm it malfunctioned. During a recent visit from outstanding technician, Mike,  it was quickly up and running.  I am assured it can work during new power outages, saving…

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