You can save hundreds of dollars on portable generators and power stations—ideal for camping trips, backyard barbecues, or during unexpected power outages. As we always say in generator roundups, it’s ...

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 ...

Tested and researched models we stand behind from Jackery, EcoFlow, Anker and more. Editor’s Note — February 2026: We’ve updated our story to make sure items are in stock and available, plus we added ...

When you shop for a home generator, you are usually reacting to the memory of a blackout, not calmly running numbers. That is how you end up with a unit that is far too small to keep your real ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Harry Sawyers Harry Sawyers is an editor who has covered home improvement, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." People love the idea of using solar power as an emergency backup power source. When a severe weather ...

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 ...

A home generator can be a lifesaver when the power goes out. With more extreme weather conditions increasing the frequency of power outages, it's not a bad idea to install one in your home. But can a ...