Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility ...

Refuel only after turning off the generator and allowing it to cool for at least 15 minutes. Gasoline spilled on hot engine parts can ignite instantly. Store your fuel in away from living spaces and ...

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.

If you live in the continental U.S., chances are Mother Nature hasn't been particularly warm and friendly toward you lately. (And if you're lucky enough to live in a part of the country where “harsh ...

Weather, to put it mildly, is fickle. One moment it's sunny and breezy, and the next you're staring down a tornado barreling through your neighborhood. While it's not necessarily common to deal with ...

On Time Electrical has seen an increase in generator installations due to the incoming winter storm, while Duke Energy has ...

Fire and carbon monoxide are the biggest safety issues if generators are misused or not installed properly. Electrocution is ...

An adult human can produce about 100 Wh of mechanical power whilst cycling, which is a not inconsiderable amount if you can convert that to electricity with reasonable efficiency. In a recent article ...

July 6, 2007 Researchers at the University of Southampton have developed a kinetic energy generator which derives electrical energy from the vibrations and movements that occur within its environment.