Energy analysts and environmentalists say diesel generators are expensive, noisy, highly polluting and exempt from Clean Air ...

Power outages become common during the winter months as ice storms, heavy snow and strong winds knock down power lines from ...

Power poles have 10-digit identifying numbers which firefighters use to notify the county where lines are down. The county ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

Editor’s Note — October 9, 2025: We checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. We’ve also added a standby generator, the Generac Guardian 22-Kilowatt ...

When the power goes out in the Pacific Northwest, life changes instantly. For some families, it’s a minor inconvenience. For others, it can mean danger. No heat in the dead of winter. No refrigeration ...