The past few years have presented challenges for building owners and managers when it comes to reliable power — especially in critical facilities, like hospitals, nursing homes, life care facilities, ...

All kinds of generators can be called portable, but despite having wheels, many remain large, heavy and awkward to move around. Portable induction generators are very different. While compact and ...

Whether you are camping, hosting an outdoor event with live music and heavy lighting or in the midst of a power outage, portable generators are a smart investment and an essential item to have. While ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

With its ability to provide power during outages, while outdoors, or during emergencies, a generator is a great backup device to have at home. Capable of supplying uninterrupted electricity to power ...

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

Electricity is essential for operating lights, appliances, and important home systems, like the air conditioner and furnace, as well as charging personal devices, like a tablet or smartphone. So ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

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