Portable generators are vital to the building trades, acting as a convenient, easy-to-move source of spot power on job sites. However, like any tool, safe and proper use is critical to a safe outcome.

Portable generators offer reliable backup power during storm outages and emergencies. Here are the top gas, dual-fuel, and ...

If you’re new to generators, you’ve probably found yourself asking: What’s an inverter generator? It’s a term that pops up as soon as you start doing research. Inverter generators are more expensive ...

For more than a decade, Consumer Reports has been advocating for improved portable generator safety. As part of that effort, CR has endorsed a bill by Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) to require the Consumer ...

At its monthly meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an extreme cold weather reliability standard for generator owners and operators but directed the North American ...

Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or ...

Stay prepared for everything from emergencies to off-the-grid adventures. Real Simple / David Hattan Power outages are never fun, but with a portable generator, you can keep your appliances running ...

There are generators with enough power for home backup that roll on wheels and technically are portable. But when we talk about “portable generators” we’re usually referring to models that are small ...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has published UL 2201, a standard for portable generators. The document, the first voluntary safety standard for portable generators sold in the U.S., covers units with ...

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