Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

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Understanding the difference between starting watts versus running watts is key.

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Instead of scrambling through blackouts, homes can now stay bright, calm, and connected—thanks to whole-home backup power systems. Living near Houston means you get used to certain things: high ...

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The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

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