Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When the power goes out, most people focus on issues such as lack of light and heat. But without power, many modern amenities that ...

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 ...

Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and ...

"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 ...

Q: I remember reading an article you wrote last year about standby generators. Well, this winter I lost power during one of the larger storms, and now I’m very interested in having one installed. What ...

Q: I now have the budget to install a standby generator system at my home. I’ve read about standby generators in your past articles, and now that I’m ready to go forward I’d like some final tips. What ...

The same liquified petroleum gas that cooks a steak in the back yard might save your bacon when powering your plant’s standby generator. Liquified petroleum, also known as LP gas or propane, is a ...

Q: Ed: I've read your past columns on standby home generators and have a question about winter startup concerns. Since they are permanently installed outside a home, are they just sitting there in the ...

Going days without electricity has a way of making a person plan ahead for the next time the lights go out. Portable generator makers and big-box retailers are reporting increased demand for portable ...

Customers of Portland General Electric are lending their standby generators to the utility for 200 hours a year in a unique distributed generation program. The utility is not buying power from ...