If you live in an area prone to frequent weather-induced power outages, consider investing in a generator. A generator can help power your family through monsoon storms or any time the power goes out.

A generator can keep your lights on during a power outage. There are a number of factors to consider when shopping for a whole home generator. First and foremost, you'll want to consider whether a ...

CR's experts help you select the right type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have frequent power outages or none at all To determine the size generator you need, we ...

For my husband, it started the evening we ordered a third pot of tea at the Japanese restaurant so that we didn’t have to leave. For me, it was the day the whole family took the dog for his checkup ...

As storms continue surging across Houston, thousands of Southeast Texas residents facing ongoing power outages may consider purchasing a backup generator. According to Consumer Reports, the generators ...

To get the best efficiency for my battery backup system I want to make sure that the backup battery is large enough to cope with at least twice the total amp hours required in my calculations. So, in ...

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 ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...