Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outages Whole-house generators are more expensive than portables, ...

Having a home generator to provide backup power can be helpful, no matter where you live, but it’s downright essential if you live in an area prone to extreme weather and frequent power outages.

A solar generator can be a lifesaver during natural disasters or power outages. Here are the two we recommend buying for both small- and large-scale use.

A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

When a sudden power outage leaves your entire neighborhood in darkness, you know you're not the only one scrambling to find flashlights, but what if you never had to experience that inconvenience? At ...

Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe weather or downed power lines in your neighborhood. But to make sure your generator actually ...

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...