When the grid goes dark, the difference between a calm night and a cascade of tripped breakers usually comes down to the order in which you bring your generator and circuits online. A backup unit that ...

When the lights go out and you reach for a generator, the fastest way to turn relief into a repair bill is to power it up with the wrong things still connected. Sensitive electronics, overloaded ...

Diesel generators are staples at construction sites, movie sets, or anywhere portable power is needed. But they are dirty, emitting carbon dioxide as any other fuel-burning engine does. While big ...