Abstract: A portable generator is provided with a remote power source connection, and optionally also provided with remote control and/or monitoring features. The portable generator's control panel is partially or entirely removable from the portable generator. A short pigtail with a weatherproof multi-pin connection connects to the generator's wiring harness. The multi-pin connector on the pigtail allows the panel to be removably connected to the pigtail and the generator to be removably connected to an interconnecting cord. A longer interconnecting cord connects the removable panel to the generator, and transmits the power to the remotely locatable panel, along with transmitting any desired control aspects such as on, off, start, or circuit breaker re-set commands, and/or transmitting any desired monitoring information such as voltage, amperage, gas level, oil level, frequency of the generated power, circuit breakers, or operating time.