PG&E has installed massive generators in the Richmond to shore up the power supply, and neighbors say the noise is driving ...

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 ...

As a tool you generally break out in the event of an emergency situation, a generator is expected to have a certain degree of reliability. Otherwise, what would be the point of something that's ...

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

TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, the City of Perham (Minnesota) awarded a contract to Barlow Projects, Inc. for the turnkey construction and operations of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not experience frequent power ...

Every time a major storm knocks out power, the same dangerous myth resurfaces: that you can safely run a generator in the ...

[This article was first published in Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin, which was then called Army Logistician, volume 2, number 4 (July–August 1970), pages 18–21. The text is reproduced as ...

Generators rely on fuel like gasoline, propane, or natural gas, and their engines need regular maintenance, such as oil changes and air filter replacement. While they are a more eco-friendly solution ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Dirty power is a loose term for alternating current (AC) that can vary in voltage and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on where you're living, a portable generator can be a handy convenience or a necessity. Disaster-prone areas often require these ...