Before running out to buy a generator, it’s important to think about how and where you’re going to use it. There are often laws, rules, and restrictions regarding their use in residential homes, with ...

Traditionally in prime power applications, you choose a single generator with enough power output to operate all of the tools and equipment needed on a jobsite. However, operating several smaller ...

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

Many facilities run several generators in parallel to ensure power reliability and guarantee sufficient emergency or backup power. Paralleling generators in this way improves reliability, increases ...

Should the utility care about your standby power system? Many health care facilities today are not satisfied with standby power capacity for code-mandated life safety, critical, and equipment loads, ...

Picking a generator depends mainly on the size of your home and what you wish to power. The average house will take at least 5,000 to 7,500 watts to run only the most critical equipment—think fridge, ...