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

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 ...

With the colder months approaching, we face the possibility of power outages that can last from hours to weeks. Investing in a standby generator is one of the best ways to keep your most important ...

"At Generac, we're constantly looking for new and innovative ways to make life a little easier," said Kyle Raabe, executive vice president of Consumer Power at Generac. "By integrating our Generac ...

Today’s electrical grid delivers reliable electricity to millions of homes and businesses. However, electrical failures that affect large geographic areas do happen on a recurring basis due to ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

Going days without electricity has a way of making a person plan ahead for the next time the lights go out. Portable generator makers and big-box retailers are reporting increased demand for portable ...

Q: I enjoy your column and over the summer I found your story on standby generators interesting. But I did not follow through on your recommendation to look into them further, especially if your house ...

Q: Aside from plumbing issues, I enjoy your bonus columns about other topics such as installing standby generators. I lost my electrical power for days earlier this year due to heavy snowstorms. Now ...