We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We don't usually talk or think about generators, but they can be real lifesavers when power outages happen. A backup generator will keep your ...

From rolling blackouts in California to windstorms toppling forests (and power lines) in Washington State; hurricanes devastating communities along the eastern seaboard to electrical grid failures in ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power ...

Do you need a generator? That all depends and only you can really answer that question. Does anyone in your household use a medical device requiring electricity? Without air conditioning, the elderly ...

Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into electricity to power small electronics. The device produces ...

There's that relief that follows when power goes out and the sound of a generator kicks on. In just a few seconds, your lights are back, your A/C and fridge are up and running, and you don't have to ...

Readily available thermoelectric generators operating under modest temperature differences can power CO2 conversion, according to a proof-of-concept study by chemists. The findings open up the ...

Japanese researchers at Kyoto University announced in December 2025 that they invented a coin-sized generator that creates 24/7 electricity "out of thin air." In December 2025, Facebook users shared a ...

Pittsburgh International Airport avoids power outages and reduces its energy costs by generating electricity on site using natural gas and solar panels. By Niraj Chokshi When Christina Cassotis, the ...