The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

For dispatching all standby generators in the program, PGE needed a flexible system that could work with the variety of backup generator systems. DSG program staff did an extensive survey of the ...

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 ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

The Expert (Nick Hilden): I’m a freelance journalist and reviewer who’s reviewed backup generators of all shapes and sizes for publications like Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Thrillist, and The ...

Facing a power outage without backup can be risky. The best portable generators transform these potentially dangerous scenarios into mere inconveniences, powering everything from important medical ...