Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

It's about time to prepare for summer by selecting a home battery or generator that can make sure your air conditioning stays up and running. Batteries and generators provide the same basic service, ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

An at-home generator is a back-up system installed outside of your house. It serves to protect your home and family from a power failure by turning on automatically if the grid is compromised by ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

RIDGEWOOD — Ridgewood Water is seeking permission to install backup generators at 11 sites in three of its service towns as a result of directives from the federal Environmental Protection Agency.