Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

As parts of Houston head into their third day without power, it's important to revisit best practices for the gas-powered generators that thousands of household are relying on. Risks of misusing ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Cleary advises homeowners to think about generator capacity in two ways: essential coverage and whole-home coverage. Essential coverage powers only key circuits, such as heating, lighting, and ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

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