"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 ...

Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable generatorPay close attention to safety guidelines when setting up a ...

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 ...

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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.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone ...

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

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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 ...