Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and making do ...

Analysis: Some important points to consider about your electrical backup options, including generators, electric cars and solar panels. If you live in rural Ireland, you know from Storm Éowyn that you ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? No one likes to be in the dark during a storm. Those who live in cities may not ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A portable generator is a convenient way to safely produce your own power when the ...

BILLERICA — The failure of the town’s 4-month-old, $36.5 million water-treatment plant to operate on the power of a backup generator during power outages on Oct. 28 and Oct. 30 was caused by a faulty ...