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One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

To get the best efficiency for my battery backup system I want to make sure that the backup battery is large enough to cope with at least twice the total amp hours required in my calculations. So, in ...

When a storm, then CL&P, leaves you in the dark, maybe it’s time to formulate your own emergency response. What if, next time power goes out on your street, a standby generator automatically kicks in ...

The new design seamlessly integrates across Generac's product ecosystem, giving customers more control over their energy needs as they navigate severe weather, diminishing grid reliability and rising ...

Our electricity was off for days last summer after a big storm. I’m thinking about buying a home generator so that I’m prepared this year. Would it be better to get an automatic backup generator or a ...

Going days without electricity has a way of making a person plan ahead for the next time the lights go out. Portable generator makers and big-box retailers are reporting increased demand for portable ...

Q. How do I size an optional standby generator when a manual or automatic transfer switch is installed? (Answer based on 2011 NEC.) A. The calculated load on the standby source must be in accordance ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Let’s say you want a generator that can ...