Portable generators are vital to the building trades, acting as a convenient, easy-to-move source of spot power on job sites. However, like any tool, safe and proper use is critical to a safe outcome.

If you’re new to generators, you’ve probably found yourself asking: What’s an inverter generator? It’s a term that pops up as soon as you start doing research. Inverter generators are more expensive ...

For more than a decade, Consumer Reports has been advocating for improved portable generator safety. As part of that effort, CR has endorsed a bill by Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) to require the Consumer ...

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Electricity is essential for operating lights, appliances, and important home systems, like the air conditioner and furnace, as well as charging personal devices, like a tablet or smartphone. So ...

At its monthly meeting, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved an extreme cold weather reliability standard for generator owners and operators but directed the North American ...

Editor’s note — January 9, 2026: With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide, including the addition the Generac 3,800-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter ...

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued standard procedures for the interconnection of generators no larger than 20 MW, removing barriers to the development of additional electric ...