Highlights A whole-house generator has a typical cost range of $1,524 to $8,658 and a national average cost of $5,090. The main factors that can influence the total cost include the type and size of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

Q: I enjoy your column and over the summer I found your story on standby generators interesting. But I did not follow through on your recommendation to look into them further, especially if your house ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Let’s say you want a generator that can ...

When a storm, then CL&P, leaves you in the dark, maybe it’s time to formulate your own emergency response. What if, next time power goes out on your street, a standby generator automatically kicks in ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

Extreme weather is the new norm, so it’s smart to prepare for power outages. Battery backup power could be the solution—here’s how much it costs. This article is 1 year old. Some details may be ...

Entergy has proposed a new project to give backup generators to grocery stores and other commercial customers across the state to form micro-grids that can be used during outages and peak demand times ...