For gas generators: Use ethanol-free gas treated with fuel stabilizer, and keep the tank full when not in use. Also, keep a ...

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

Portable generators and power stations both supply external energy in case of outages, but they differ in terms of ease of use, cost, and portability.

Most people would be well-served by a generator in the $800 to $1,200 range, he said. They can provide power as long as there's fuel to run them.

When shopping for a generator, you want one that's reliable and performs well since they can be critical in an emergency. Here's how Honda and Yamaha compare.

Meanwhile the synchronous generators at thermal plants can be kept idle and online to provide significant reactive power absorption capacity when not used to actively generate power.

If you're considering a Cummins Onan generator, it may be worth hearing what other customers are saying about the product's overall quality.