We often overlook how much of the daily operations in our lives require electricity. That is until we are suddenly without it in a power outage.  Power outages are increasing across Canada. Extreme temperatures, destructive...

There’s no off-season for blackouts. In the summer, high winds and overloaded grids result in unintentional outages; fires and floods result in intentional outages. Having an independent power source is a great way to...

In recent years, Canada has experienced several brutal winter storms. In 2021, significant winter storms moved through the east coast of the US to Canada, delaying traffic and knocking out power to thousands of...

The quick (and somewhat vague) answer to this question is that most power outages last only a few minutes, but some can last for days or even weeks. While this is a broad time...

The last few years have seen a notable increase in electrical blackouts across the U.S. These power outages have a knock-on effect that doesn't just leave people without power, but can also affect access...