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 ...

If you want serious backup capability, this is the kind of generator that can support heavy loads and longer outage ...

The Trump administration is floating the idea of using backup generators to add power to the electricity grid, in a bid to lower Americans’ utility bills.

"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 ...

The experts at EnergySage had some key advice to impart to homeowners looking to upgrade from gas-powered generators to backup batteries. They even offer up a free online tool for connecting to local ...

The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

A group of recently completed homes in a Texas neighborhood appear to be typical of new construction in the area — high ceilings, walk-in closets, modern fixtures. Step into their garages, though, and ...

Solar is no longer just a way to trim your utility bill; for many homeowners it is a serious contender to keep the lights on ...

Baton Rouge resident Janice Harris waited for two days without power in her senior living community during the August 2016 flood before her sister arrived to help her flee. Harris couldn’t leave her ...

The messages on yard signs around Houston promoting free back-up generators through a government-funded program might sound too good to be true for storm-weary Houstonians. That’s because they are.

A group of recently completed homes in the Third Ward appear to be typical of new construction in Houston — high ceilings, walk-in closets, modern fixtures. Step into their garages, though, and ...