When Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, I was trapped in New Orleans for days without power. That lesson taught me to always have a backup plan because you never know when you will find yourself in a ...

The double-punch of the surprise May derecho and Hurricane Beryl spurred many Houstonians to consider backup power options. Even before this year’s natural disasters, one in four households in the ...

Big batteries scoop the pool and sideline gas in "firming tender" designed to secure supply at times of system stress as state moves to 100 per cent net renewables.

Having backup power isn't just for emergencies anymore. Today, homeowners and renters should consider using a home battery system (like a solar generator) as backup power to run ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an emergency—no matter what.