Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an emergency—no matter what.

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

There are two basic approaches to choosing generators for home use. For those who have critical power needs (because they work from home, or need to keep medical equipment running, for example) a ...

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After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

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EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Winter weather can sometimes lead to power outages, which many people throughout Franklin County experienced earlier this week. Although we’re experiencing an overall ...

A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on when the grid goes dark. Whether panels can truly stand in for a gas or ...