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.

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

Stumped on What Size Generator You Need? Here's Expert Advice on How to Figure It Out. Start by making a list of the devices and appliances you need to power and add up the number of watts it takes to ...

If you’re tired of relying on candles and a camp stove during a power outage, or if you need power when you’re off the grid, it’s time to look into buying a generator. But before you can settle on the ...

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 ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

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