The concept of building your own hydroelectric generator seems simple at face value: use gravity to impart as much force as possible onto a turbine, which spins a generator, thus generating ...

Don’t ever do that.” Consumer Reports issues warning about aging backup generators: 'It's easy to overlook the basic safety ...

Many Clevelanders are using portable generators that run on gasoline during this most recent power outage. This can be done, but the option can be dangerous and has its limitations, Shepp said. A ...

This year's Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1, and it could see above-average activity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting 13 to 19 named storms by the ...

Home generators are one way to maintain your power amid California’s unstable electricity environment, but not all generators are created equal. And almost all ...

Dealing with the expense and bother of setting up a home generator can seem like overkill until the power is out and you're unable to charge your phone, the food in your fridge is spoiling, your ...

This past summer, a fire at an electrical substation forced data centers in Loudoun County to rely on backup diesel generators as their power source. Grid failures like this happen often, but this ...

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, ...