Propane generators are especially reliable backups in rural areas when the power goes out, but how much power can you ...

A lot of people think having a backup heat source automatically means they’re ready for a winter power outage—but that’s not ...

Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...

Solar panels can only generate electricity; they can’t store it, so you must pair them with a stand-alone battery bank or a power station. For home emergency power (for a few hours of power), we ...

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 ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to other problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient.

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

Austin-based startup Base Power is installing a fleet of batteries at homes across Texas to support the grid—and helping ...