TAMPA, Fla. — Generac, a leading manufacturer of generators, expects residential demand to continue rising in storm impacted areas, and its hiring hundreds of employees as a result. Tampa Bay area ...

The “blackout” backup isn’t about surviving the apocalypse; it’s about making a Tuesday night power outage annoying rather than disastrous. The goal is a system that keeps your Wi-Fi on, your laptop ...

Refuel only after turning off the generator and allowing it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts can ignite instantly. Store your fuel in away from living spaces and ...

Generators are noisy, smelly and high-maintenance. Battery-powered backups can keep fridges on for days, without the upkeep.

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility ...

If your electricity goes out, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and s ...

Reliable electrical power is the backbone of modern industrial, construction, and emergency response operations.

Portable generators save food, power medical devices, and keep the lights on when the grid goes dark, but they also quietly kill people every year. The problem is not the machines themselves, it is ...

The best practice is to plug appliances and electronics directly into the generator. If you must use an extension cord, make ...

If your electricity goes out, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment ...

During a winter storm, a generator can help give your home or business power if electricity has been knocked out. But people ...