while natural gas models can run indefinitely. They tend to be very quiet, and you don’t need to fuss with weather covers or canopies. Cons: Whole-house generators are pricier to buy.

Unlike older gas-only generators, ones that run on propane offer a higher degree of versatility because they can be connected to handy 20-pound tanks or larger whole-house propane tanks.

Two American start-ups have reimagined legacy petrochemical plant equipment to power data centers with zero-carbon electricity.

Keep your house running ... a standby generator. Compared with portable generators that usually run on gasoline, Kohler’s standby generators connect to a home’s natural gas or liquid propane ...

Larger gas generators can be installed permanently for whole-home backup power. Not all generators are gas-powered — some use natural gas, diesel or solar power to provide energy in an emergency.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently released power plant cost data and found a decrease in the cost of ...

State regulators opened an investigation on Wednesday into the impact of natural ... low gas pressure during Hurricane Francine, stymying their backup power. So-called "whole home generators ...

Backup power options can keep the lights on during blackouts, which could become more common as aging power grids struggle ...

Fed up with power outages, one local man says he decided to invest in a generator for his house, only to face sticker shock from the power company.

Both provide power during an outage, so your decision may come down to price and convenienceA portable generator (left) is ...

Both provide power during an outage, so your decision may come down to price and convenience A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...