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CR's experts help you select the right type and size of generator to keep the electricity flowing, whether you have frequent power outages or none at all To determine the size generator you need, we ...

According to experts, between the years 2000 and 2019, extreme weather events have become more frequent, as has the devastation they often bring with them. The terrible Los Angeles fires from January ...

As storms continue surging across Houston, thousands of Southeast Texas residents facing ongoing power outages may consider purchasing a backup generator. According to Consumer Reports, the generators ...

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...