Even though power outages aren't an ordinary occurrence, it still pays to be prepared in case of an emergency -- hence the ...

Editor’s Note — October 9, 2025: We checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. We’ve also added a standby generator, the Generac Guardian 22-Kilowatt ...

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 ...

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Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an emergency—no matter what.