When Hurricane Katrina hit back in 2005, I was trapped in New Orleans for days without power. That lesson taught me to always have a backup plan because you never know when you will find yourself in a ...

Generac home battery system wins a 2025 GOOD DESIGN award for its modular, sustainable PWRcell 2 home solar add-on.

Can you use EV as backup power? Yes, you can, but in the long run, it’s better to use a fixed system with a backup generator to preserve your EV battery. Welcome to our series answering reader ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Nebraska is looking to solve one of the biggest problems with renewable energy, and it involves building a number of ...

Homeowners who begin exploring whole home battery backup systems are usually trying to solve a practical problem. They want ...

A homeowner interested in energy independence wondered whether it was better to invest in a gasoline-powered generator or a ...

Instead of scrambling through blackouts, homes can now stay bright, calm, and connected—thanks to whole-home backup power systems. Living near Houston means you get used to certain things: high ...

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 ...

Anker says the latest offering from its power solutions division is the first-ever smart hybrid backup system for your entire house. The company claims its sophisticated equipment and installation ...

A group of recently completed homes in a Texas neighborhood appear to be typical of new construction in the area — high ceilings, walk-in closets, modern fixtures. Step into their garages, though, and ...

A group of recently completed homes in the Third Ward appear to be typical of new construction in Houston — high ceilings, walk-in closets, modern fixtures. Step into their garages, though, and ...