To make sure your portable generator is always ready to run in an emergency, follow Consumer Reports' expert advice.

Tired of losing power, residents are purchasing whole-home generators fueled by natural gas. But that has stretched infrastructure -- and even led to a sewage backup.

State regulators opened an investigation on Wednesday into the impact of natural gas-fed home generators on Louisiana utility systems after houses in Lafourche Parish suffered from low gas ...

These models juice up your refrigerator, air conditioner, and other essentials during an emergency—no matter what.

Portable generators vary from being an essential item to a convenience that’s just nice to have. But there’s one thing all generators have in common, they can be a safety risk. The Centers for ...

Storm-battered Louisiana residents and area businesses, who have endured almost a week without electricity, are having trouble finding generators or fuel to power them, making it difficult for ...

Therefore, check out your meter and your new generator, and if you smell a gas leak, call them to report the problem. They’ll send a truck right away and likely swap out your old meter on the spot.