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 ...

Portable generators are the most affordable option, while standby generators offer convenience and whole home output.

The risk of grid blackouts is rising, and the Department of Energy said weather-related power outages due to extreme weather rose by 80% in the United States from 2011 through 2023. With the U.S. grid ...

As our world becomes increasingly electrified and global demand for electricity continues to grow, demand-side energy management programs continue to show progress toward being an important part of ...

Thinking of installing a home generator, but unsure about how exactly to connect it to your home? We get it: There’s a lot that goes into finding and setting one of these babies up, and you want to ...

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

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 ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

View post: Most Homeowners Treat Invasive Lawn Grass the Wrong Way—Here’s the Pro Guide to Killing It Without Harming Your Plants A portable generator will keep your fridge running and lights on when ...

With the launch of its first home EV charger, the company is expanding its footprint in clean energy. With the launch of its first home EV charger, the company is expanding its footprint in clean ...

Some appliances can draw well above their normal running load when they first turn on.