A generator is your home's backup electrical supply. When the power goes out, generators come on, keeping every appliance running smoothly. Portable generators can be used away from home—they can power a coffee pot...

A power outage can be a minor inconvenience for some and a deadly interruption of service for others.  Installing a whole-home solar generator ensures energy security and protects your home and family during even extended...

Capturing sunlight is only half the battle of utilizing solar energy. Effective energy storage solutions are essential to maximizing the benefits of solar power and eliminating dependence on the electric grid.  When you add battery...

Electricity is everywhere, powering every device and appliance, but how it’s generated and distributed can often seem like magic. Centuries of scientific discovery have led to a fantastic feat of electrical production that makes...

We’re all looking for cleaner and cheaper electricity, and micro-hydro is a fantastic option for anyone with water rights on a stream flowing through their property. They use the clean energy of flowing water moving...

Renewable energy allows homeowners to utilize sustainable energy sources to power their homes, devices, and appliances. When residents make the switch to renewable electricity, it reduces the strain placed on the electricity grid and...

If your area loses power, a backup generator can be a lifesaver. However, with so many options on the market, it’s hard to know whether a solar or gas generator is better. Whether a solar...

Inverters are a relatively recent innovation that improves on traditional gas, propane, and diesel generator technology in numerous ways — particularly in portable applications. Like all fossil fuel-powered generators, inverters use an internal combustion engine...