With the certainty of grid-supplied power diminishing, as powerfully shown by the August 14 blackout, power quality is more critical than ever. You can turn to generators as a source of backup power, ...

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Superstorms like Sandy have heralded in widespread understanding of the long-term impact severe weather can have. Blackouts, food shortages and communications failure have long been associated with ...