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 ...

One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

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

If you experience regular power outages or live somewhere that's considered high risk for disasters such as hurricanes or fires, a home generator or large power bank may be worth investing in. Both ...

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 ...

The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

When most homeowners think about preparing for a power outage, the packing list is simple: flashlight, candles, portable charger, first aid kit, bottled water, maybe a deck of playing cards… However, ...

SUGAR LAND, Texas -- In a pilot program to incentivize storm preparedness, the Sugar Land City Council unanimously approved the first draft of a rebate program for homeowners who install permanent ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Generac, a leading manufacturer of generators, expects residential demand to continue rising in storm impacted areas, and its hiring hundreds of employees as a result. Tampa Bay area ...