Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an emergency—no matter what.

Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

Tesla has released a new comparison report claiming Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a traditional backup generator. For years now, Tesla has enjoyed a giant backlog of Powerwall orders, but now ...

When Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, I was trapped in New Orleans for days without power. That lesson taught me to always have a backup plan because you never know when you will find yourself in a ...

A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

CEO Aaron Jagdfeld at Generac’s Whitewater, Wisconsin, plant, where he started as an accountant and even worked some shift s on the assembly line. In 2008, things were looking grim for Generac. The 49 ...

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 ...