When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

CR's experts help you select the best type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have occasional or frequent power outagesTo determine the best generator size for ...

Electricity is essential for operating lights, appliances, and important home systems, like the air conditioner and furnace, as well as charging personal devices, like a tablet or smartphone. So ...

Harbor Freight offers some powerful and fairly affordable portable generators, but are they a good choice for a camping trip?

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — When severe weather hits it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore power ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...