Generators are only as safe as you make them. Here's how to keep your house powered, and your family safe, after a power ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

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 ...

A home generator can protect you during power outages. This guide can help you make a smart choice without overpaying.

CR's experts help you select the right type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have frequent power outages or none at allTo determine the size generator you need, ...

When the power goes out or off-grid adventure calls, two modern solutions allow you to continue accessing electrical power: portable generators and power stations. These devices both provide mobile ...

Starting a generator regularly, as well as treating fuel with a stabilizer, can help keep batteries charged and prevent fuel ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Depending on where you're living, a portable generator can be a handy convenience or a necessity. Disaster-prone areas often require these ...

Don't wait until the bad weather arrives to grab a solar generator to keep your devices alive during a camping trip or ...

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 ...