Did you know that, according to Eaton Research, power outages impacted over 41.8 million Americans just a year ago, in 2012, and an overwhelming 93% of Americans experience at least one power outage in any given year? Power outages in residential homes result in spoiled food and a considerable amount of discomfort. For companies, outages may mean damaged stock, slow business, and lost sales. Generators offer a simple solution to power outages. What different generators are available?

Portable Generators

The first generator, invented by British chemist and physicist Michael Faraday, dates way back to the 1800s. Today’s generators, on the other hand, come in a number of different sizes, and can be used for several different purposes. Portable generators, for instance, range from