When the power cuts out, panic sets in fast. Lights go off, the house goes quiet, and suddenly you’re forced to decide what really matters. If you’ve got a generator or backup setup, it’s tempting to ...

Will your power zap off during a summer storm? Now that hurricane season is here, Florida Light & Power says now is the time to double down on preparations, including what to know about the utility’s ...

The power's out, the air conditioning is off and the temperature is climbing. Whether it's due to a summer storm, a heat wave or grid overload, more Americans are facing blackouts when they need ...

The SmartCharge looks like an ordinary LED light bulb, except that it’s got a built-in rechargeable battery. When the power to your house is working as it should, the SmartCharge acts as just another ...

How ready are you for the next power outage? With causes ranging from thunderstorms to natural disasters to electrical grid issues, power outages are common around the country, and they go on far ...

In this extreme heat, the last thing we need is a power outage shutting off the lights, and more importantly, the air conditioning. “We were just hanging out and everything went off,” said Renee ...

With the arrival of hot weather, power outages often become more prevalent (especially in storm-prone areas). Excessive heat also creates higher reliance on air conditioning, which in turn places an ...

Dear Heloise: A cautionary thought to a neighbor across the river in Omaha, Nebraska, who had a suggestion on solar lights for emergency use. Be sure not to depend on bringing them in during a ...

When the grid goes down, EV owners have a few options to keep their vehicle powered or to use their vehicle as backup power. Power outages happen, but it’s not the end of the world. When the grid goes ...