Dear Jim: There have been some power outages, so I am considering getting a backup generator. What are the best types to get to take care of the entire house? Can I run it continuously to lower my ...

Portable generators offer reliable backup power during storm outages and emergencies. Here are the top gas, dual-fuel, and ...

Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more regular part of daily life. Anyone who lives in a suburban area often ...

Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

For instance, one key regulatory agency warned that the Pacific Northwest was at elevated risk of insufficient power supply ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you are worried about the power going out if a storm should come our way, there are several options when it comes to generators. ABC13's Jeff Ehling knows exactly how it ...

To get the best efficiency for my battery backup system I want to make sure that the backup battery is large enough to cope with at least twice the total amp hours required in my calculations. So, in ...

Residential applications for smart grid technologies continue to grow as electricity customers take more control of their energy usage and costs. Homeowners with rooftop solar have been selling power ...

More people want a backup, portable generator to have on hand for emergency situations. An alternative source of power can help a household stay put when faraway wildfire or smoke has caused high ...

After a massive “state-of-emergency” power outage in Canada last week — on the heels of a massive outage in Wyoming — those ...