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 ...

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When the power goes out, comfort disappears fast. You can’t cook, the house gets cold, and even basic things like making ...

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 ...

Fallen power lines and debris are seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. Dorian arrived in the region as a Category 2 hurricane and was downgraded to a post-tropical storm when ...

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If you’re thinking of connecting an electrical generator to your household to provide backup power during an outage, there are different options. One of the simplest, most flexible and most economical ...

“You don’t know what you’ve got ’til it’s gone” may be a line from an old Joni Mitchell song, but it also describes our relationship with electricity. Heat, light, the ability to cook, compute, ...