Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outages Whole-house generators are more expensive than portables, ...

NOW IN EARLY JUNE, WE’RE SPENDING THE WEEK MAKING SURE YOU’RE READY FOR HURRICANE SEASON. GENERATORS CAN BE LIFE SAVING AFTER STORMS OR HURRICANES THAT KNOCK OUT POWER, BUT THEY’RE ALSO AN INVESTMENT.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Power outages can happen at any time, whether from wildfires, hurricanes, heatwaves, or ice storms. No one wants to be left in the dark. So, it’s no surprise that portable ...