When you shop for a home generator, you are usually reacting to the memory of a blackout, not calmly running numbers. That is ...

Before running out to buy a generator, it’s important to think about how and where you’re going to use it. There are often laws, rules, and restrictions regarding their use in residential homes, with ...

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

If you experience regular power outages or live somewhere that's considered high risk for disasters such as hurricanes or fires, a home generator or large power bank may be worth investing in. Both ...

Your home generator can power plenty of devices, but there are some items you should keep unplugged to avoid damage, overloads, or tripping the system.

Mike De Socio is a CNET contributor who writes about energy, personal finance, electric vehicles and climate change. He's also the author of the nonfiction book, "Morally Straight: How the Fight for ...

Generators come in handy during a power outage, but you can't just plug any device you like into the machine without taking ...

Portable generators are useful in an outage or emergency. However, some everyday appliances will suffer damage or stop ...

We've all been there: The lights go out and the power company sends you a text message. A tree fell on a transmission line or the weather turned severe, and you'll be out of electricity until people ...

"Place the generator outdoors facing away from doors, windows and vents. Never use a generator inside a house, basement or ...

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 ...