Having a home generator to provide backup power can be helpful, no matter where you live, but it’s downright essential if you live in an area prone to extreme weather and frequent power outages.

Electricity is vital to modern life. When a power outage strikes, life can be turned upside down in a heartbeat, particularly when communities remain in the dark for hours or even days on end. A loss ...

Right now, if you're lucky enough to have it at home, it's likely that you're running your air conditioner daily. But how do you keep a home cool in a power outage? First things first, don't panic!

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 ...

You've seen the forecast: a big winter storm is approaching and power outages are likely. Your local utility says they're prepared. They've added additional crew to restore power when it goes out. But ...

With the arrival of hot weather, power outages often become more prevalent (especially in storm-prone areas). Excessive heat also creates higher reliance on air conditioning, which in turn places an ...

The sweltering temperatures around Ohio are hanging around, and that extreme heat has cut power at times to thousands around the state. Depending on the electrical service in your area, you can check ...

A woman holding a candle for light as Spain, Portugal and other parts of Europe are hit with widespread power blackouts which lasted 10 hours in Lisbon, Portugal on April 28, 2025. A woman holding a ...

YEAH THAT’S RIGHT. BUT THAT HAS BEEN LIFTED THOUGH. BUT THE COMPANY SAYS THAT AROUND 4000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE. I WAS LIKE, OH DARN. I WAS LIKE, OH NO, MARGIE MCCLURE LIVES IN THE ...