A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

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

With the rise in weather events, a home generator is a critical resource for many households. According to the US Department of Energy figures, power outages caused by severe weather have doubled in ...

Toyota has launched a new RAV4 plug-in hybrid in Japan that can function as a home backup generator for nearly a week during ...

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 ...

To get the best efficiency for my battery backup system I want to make sure that the backup battery is large enough to cope with at least twice the total amp hours required in my calculations. So, in ...

Be prepared for unexpected power failures and off-the-grid camping trips.

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Editor’s Note — February, 2026: We’ve checked the products in this story to make sure they are still in stock and available. We also included a new edition, the EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X, for which we ...