Introduction: When sudden outages hit because of wild weather, an old power grid, or soaring electricity use, most homeowners feel the stress. Maybe it’s time to swap the noisy, fussy gas generator ...

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 ...

Before going ahead with the whole-home generator installation, homeowners will want to remember that the unit will need a permanent resting spot. The most common installation method is on a poured ...

We tested 20 solar generators to find the most versatile devices that can provide emergency backup power and fuel off-grid ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

We've all been there: The lights go out and the power company sends you a text message. A tree fell on a transmission line or the weather turned severe, and you'll be out of electricity until people ...

As the weather cools down and the days turn shorter, now's the time to prepare for the colder months ahead. While you're at it, you should prepare for winter-storm induced power outages by picking up ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...

The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

The Goal Zero Yeti 300 is now 25 percent off, bringing the price down to $224.89 (from $299.95). This solar generator is a compact and lightweight option ideal for camping, hanging out at the lake, or ...