Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

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If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient. It ...

Generac Power Systems is launching a new line of backup generators for data centers in the U.S. that can run on diesel or biofuel. The generators, manufactured in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, will provide ...

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