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

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

The operator of the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station west of Phoenix says a backup generator being tested at the plant failed but the plant is operating normally. Arizona Public Service Co. says ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outages Whole-house generators are more expensive than portables, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When the power goes out, a generator is the ...

There’s no point having backup power if it isn’t ready to go when you need it.

Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more regular part of daily life. Anyone who lives in a suburban area often ...