Don’t ever do that.” Consumer Reports issues warning about aging backup generators: 'It's easy to overlook the basic safety ...

A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to problems with the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Robbie and Jillian Lee have seen firsthand how Louisianans’ increasing reliance on a new breed of powerful home generators can go horribly wrong. Advertised as rock-solid protection against the ...

In the world of data centers, ensuring a facility will be online 99.999 percent of the time, is everything. Access to power is the number one priority when developers are trying to figure out where to ...

"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 ...

It's about time to prepare for summer by selecting a home battery or generator that can make sure your air conditioning stays up and running. Batteries and generators provide the same basic service, ...

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 ...