Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

An ATS enables safe and automatic transitions from utility to backup generator power. CAMARILLO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nature's Generator, a leader in renewable-energy home integration ...

Our pick for the best overall standby generator, the Generac Guardian, is selling on Amazon for less than anywhere else.

If you've been putting off conducting maintenance checks, you could be doing more damage than you think. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a critical part of any emergency power supply system ...

Get help calculating what size generator you need. Plus, advice on whether to pay more for an inverter model, or even invest in a whole-home generator.

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

The guiding principle when hooking up a portable generator is simple: Don’t take shortcuts. They can be dangerous and, at times, even lethal. First, you may feel compelled to get your electric stove, ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

Living in a place where the electric service isn’t particularly reliable can be frustrating, whether that’s because of a lack of infrastructure, frequent storms, or rolling blackouts. An option for ...

JERICHO, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- The devastation from Tropical Storm Harvey in Houston has raised questions about how the Tri-State Area will weather its next hurricane. As CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reported, ...