Based on federal safety guidelines, we outline four important but easy steps to ensure the safe operation of your portable ...

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

Extension cords offer convenience but pose risks when misused with high-wattage appliances. Experts warn against plugging air fryers, microwaves, space heaters, refrigerators, and air conditioners ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

It can be a smart choice to get an emergency generator for winter or an upcoming storm season. If you live somewhere that has its fair share of natural disasters, or you often see energy reduction ...

AGL and South Australia reach deal on extension to Torrens Island gas generators, needed because of delays to the new transmission link to NSW.

*When outlets are limited, it’s tempting to use extension cords and power strips to plug in all your devices. However, for certain appliances, this quick fix can pose a serious fire hazard. As CNET ...

Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote job sites, aid in disaster recovery and assist ...

Any power outage is disruptive. But when CenterPoint Energy plans to shut off electricity for hours for scheduled maintenance ...

In the United States, severe weather events continue to increase on an annual basis, and with that comes the growing threat ...

Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse woman has been charged with beating her 12-year-old daughter with an extension cord after a domestic dispute in their home, police said. Lateefiah Jones, 49, was charged ...

The first sign is silence. The fridge quits its tiny opera. The Wi-Fi blinks a farewell. Somewhere, a neighbor yells, “Is it just me?” Nope. The lights are out, but this is not the apocalypse; it’s ...