Winter storms could knock out power — here's how to connect a generator to your house safely

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 ...

Companies Aren’t Always Transparent About the Power of Generators. Here’s How Not to Get Duped.

Every generator and power station has two numbers listed on it: starting watts (sometimes called surge or peak watts) and ...
SaltWire

Generator safety: Use is increasing during power outages, but what do you need to know?

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

How Energy-Generating Sidewalks Work

We walk here, we walk there, we walk everywhere. Maybe you’re headed to work or to lunch in a busy city. You’re expending energy, and the exercise is good for you. But what if, on top of that, we ...
Hartford Business

Generation Power sees jump in applications for help with electricity costs

Operation Fuel CEO Perkin Simpson introduces the rebranding of the organization as Generation Power CT. Contributed Photo. Generation Power CT, the nonprofit formerly known as Operation Fuel, has ...