Propane generators are especially reliable backups in rural areas when the power goes out, but how much power can you realistically get from a typical tank?

An electrical engineer is warning consumers that not all generators are created equal, and many of the smaller, cheaper ones ...

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

This dual-fuel model is quiet and built to power sensitive devices and smart appliances. It’s also $1000, which makes it a ...

With snow in the forecast and memories of last year’s ice storm still fresh, now might be the perfect time to prepare for potential power outages. A generator can provide peace of mind, and the ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...

How many of you are wishing you had bought a generator after the big Christmas ice storm of 2004? You meant to buy one but one thing led to another and you didn't do it, and that probably frustrated ...

Severe weather costs the United States between $18 billion and $33 billion a year. And that number just goes up when there’s a major event: In 2008, when Hurricane Ike hit, weather-related outages ...