Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

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 ...

When Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, I was trapped in New Orleans for days without power. That lesson taught me to always have a backup plan because you never know when you will find yourself in a ...

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 ...

Power outages are no longer rare, freak events. As extreme weather, grid strain and aging infrastructure collide, the risk of ...

Electric vehicles have the unique ability to act as backup generators with the right vehicle and home software and hardware.

The Department of Energy is allowing grid operators PJM and ERCOT to take extraordinary steps to avoid blackouts as winter ...