Q: I enjoy your column and over the summer I found your story on standby generators interesting. But I did not follow through on your recommendation to look into them further, especially if your house ...

Standby generators come in sizes ranging in power from 9 to 48 kilowatts (kW) and cost from $500 to $18,000. One of the best standby generators with about 20 to 24 kW can power most of a home’s ...

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 ...

A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outagesWhole-house generators are more expensive than ...

ATLANTA — Georgia Power crews were out in full force restoring power to homes and businesses across the state. Sunday’s storms left hundreds of thousands of customers in the dark. By Monday morning, ...

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 ...

Power outages are common when severe weather strikes, and they could leave you in sweltering heat or bitter cold. A power generator could come in handy during a blackout and could even keep hundreds ...

"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 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 ...