Last month’s derecho knocked out power to Richard Holmes’ Memorial neighborhood for seven days — but for less than a minute at his 13,200 square-foot home. While hundreds of thousands of CenterPoint ...

Generac is a big name in home generators, but it's also offered a home battery for years. Now it's launching the second generation of that home battery with a more powerful output. The current model ...

Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe weather or downed power lines in your neighborhood. But to make sure your generator actually ...

While problems with the power grid aren’t new, electric whole-home backup systems are. Having emergency power on hand is a great idea, but power banks are also expensive, hard to move, and get in the ...

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 ...

Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

As our world becomes increasingly electrified and global demand for electricity continues to grow, demand-side energy management programs continue to show progress toward being an important part of ...

A home generator can be a lifesaver when the power goes out. With more extreme weather conditions increasing the frequency of power outages, it's not a bad idea to install one in your home. But can a ...

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 ...

Inverter generators like this model have less distortion in electrical current frequency than standard models, so they’re better for powering sensitive electronics and smart household appliances. Two ...

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