Electricity is essential for operating lights, appliances, and important home systems, like the air conditioner and furnace, as well as charging personal devices, like a tablet or smartphone. So ...

With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide, including the addition the ...

We’re approaching the halfway point of summer, so there’s still time to fire up the grill, tackle those unfinished DIY projects, or go on a camping trip. But as fall nears, it’s also a good time to ...

We’re in the home stretch of this year, and temperatures are dropping fast. With the threat of winter storms knocking the grid offline, now is a perfect time to pick up a portable generator or power ...

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With winter storm season right around the corner, now's the time to make sure you're prepared for potential power outages. A reliable generator can keep your essentials running and your home ...

Before purchasing a solar generator for home backup, it’s important to first assess if you want a full solar generator setup (power station + solar panels), or if it would be more cost effective to ...

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The realities of the climate crisis are becoming more apparent as hurricanes, flooding, and other extreme weather events impact communities nationwide. Unfortunately, as a result, power outages are ...