The best portable generators and power stations offer a practical backup for outages big and small, keeping critical devices ...

Introduction: When sudden outages hit because of wild weather, an old power grid, or soaring electricity use, most homeowners feel the stress. Maybe it’s time to swap the noisy, fussy gas generator ...

Generators can certainly get the job done, but there are some downsides. Appliance experts are pushing homeowners to upgrade ...

From California’s wildfires to Florida’s hurricanes, North America’s aging power grid faces unprecedented strain. Millions of households now endure more frequent and prolonged blackouts — disruptions ...

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 double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

Emergency home backup power continues to be a hot topic. In fact, having power for home essentials when the power goes out for an extended period is becoming a bigger concern with every natural ...

Correction: The cost savings for the state and Green Mountain Power customers resulting from the battery installation were reversed in an earlier version of this story. Vermont's Statehouse now uses ...

For electrical contractors, the landscape of power solutions is rapidly evolving. While traditional reliance on the grid and backup generators remains, the integration of battery energy storage ...

A generator can be a good backup, but be sure you understand how and when it will work with your solar panels. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

A group of recently completed homes in the Third Ward appear to be typical of new construction in Houston — high ceilings, walk-in closets, modern fixtures. Step into their garages, though, and ...