Home generators are effective options to power appliances and other electronics during an outage, but it’s important to keep generator safety in mind. Improper use of a portable generator can cause ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — When severe weather hits, it often times will cause damage to vital infrastructure such as the power grid or water supply. Often times, people turn to generators to restore ...

Electricity is essential for operating lights, appliances, and important home systems, like the air conditioner and furnace, as well as charging personal devices, like a tablet or smartphone. So ...

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 ...

YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Thousands of people across south-central Pennsylvania are still without power after Monday’s storm. Some of them are using home generators for the first time ever, just to keep the ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

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 ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

As temperatures begin to drop in the weeks leading up to the first day of winter, Dec. 21, safety departments urge residents ...

TAMPA (BLOOM) – Hurricane Milton has left many Floridians without power, and for many residents, this may be their first time using a generator. With a rapidly growing population and new residents who ...