For gas generators: Use ethanol-free gas treated with fuel stabilizer, and keep the tank full when not in use. Also, keep a ...

With power outages widespread during this bout of severe winter weather, knowing how to operate a generator safely is paramount.

To make sure your portable generator is always ready to run in an emergency, follow Consumer Reports' expert advice.

For a portable generator, you’d need four to eight 20-lb. propane tanks on hand to run the generator for 24 hours—a lot of grill tanks. Larger cylinders are available.

Find out how to buy the best generator for your home. Whether you need off-grid power for an outdoor event or are worried about keeping your appliances running in a power cut, our guide explains all ...

When’s the last time you fired up that generator? If it’s been awhile, now’s a good time as any for a refresher to make sure you’re doing it safely.

For a portable generator, you'd need four to eight 20-lb. propane tanks on hand to run the generator for 24 hours—a lot of grill tanks. Larger cylinders are available.

We calculated how much it would cost households with varying energy consumptions to run petrol generators during stage 1 to stage 8 load-shedding.