The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We don't usually talk or think about generators, but they can be real lifesavers when power outages happen. A backup generator will keep your ...

After Tropical Storm Isaias and the recent tornadoes along the shoreline, many Connecticut residents probably gave some thought to their electrical service, and what to do if the power goes out. If ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

A researcher in Russia thinks he has a way of generating power from wind turbines and other rotating devices that is super-efficient thanks to the elimination of any intervening power conversion ...