Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

Is your home generator prepared to handle your next outage? Follow these key maintenance tips to ensure your backup power ...

We’re approaching the halfway point of summer, so there’s still time to fire up the grill, tackle those unfinished DIY projects, or go on a camping trip. But as fall nears, it’s also a good time to ...

More people want a backup, portable generator to have on hand for emergency situations. An alternative source of power can help a household stay put when faraway wildfire or smoke has caused high ...

When the grid goes down, your options get real narrow, real fast. A flashlight or candle will only get you so far. If you ...

EcoFlow has built its reputation on creating power stations for every situation, from compact units that keep your van life comfortable to serious whole-home backup systems that prevent frozen pipes ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Digital infrastructure provider Moji says it has become the first French data center operator to install backup generators powered by natural gas. The company, which offers dark fiber access and cloud ...

We've all been there: The lights go out and the power company sends you a text message. A tree fell on a transmission line or the weather turned severe, and you'll be out of electricity until people ...

Buying a generator feels like peace of mind—until you realize it won’t actually cover what you need. A lot of people learn ...