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Two people tragically died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Officials issue PSA after South Carolina couple dies trying to heat home with generator — here's what you need to know to stay safe this winter

The New Orleans City Council voted to install hundreds of solar-tied batteries as part of a program to improve the power grid.

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New Orleans backs 'transformative' program to protect residents from extreme weather and grid failures: 'We are strengthening resiliency'

A Reddit post shared one homeowner's worries about their neighbor's non-code-compliant generator installation.

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Homeowner searches for answers after unruly neighbor installs generator dangerously close to house: 'I'm worried about fire and fume risk'

New home builders in Texas are preparing for grid outages by investing in safeguards over amenities.

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Texas homebuilders are preparing for grid outages — here's the resilience tech 70% of buyers are installing

A New Orleans doctor issued an urgent warning about the dangers of power generators, which produce deadly carbon monoxide.

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Health educator delivers warning about 'insidious' dangers hidden in common home appliances: 'You may start to feel … a little bit off'

Pila's inconspicuous, briefcase-sized Mesh Home Battery plugs into an outlet and can power a refrigerator for 32 hours.

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Former Tesla engineer unveils futuristic home tech that could soon take over US markets: 'You don't have to compromise'

Consumer Reports has a blunt message for anyone considering using a backup generator inside the home.

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Consumer Reports issues warning about aging backup generators: 'It's easy to overlook the basic safety measures'

An increasing number of Louisiana's homeowners are pairing home battery storage with their solar panels to prepare for power outages.

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US homeowners are rushing to install powerful appliances to take back control from utility companies: 'We got a check for $600'

A homeowner shared a photo to Reddit, asking if their setup for a portable generator was OK.

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Homeowner met with flood of criticism after sharing husband's DIY off-grid setup: 'Show your husband all these comments'

Upgrading your home with a battery system can be a great way to keep the lights on during a power outage while remaining energy-efficient.

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Appliance experts are pushing homeowners to upgrade their aging backup generators: 'These days, more homeowners are choosing [this]'

An Army veteran shared a video of his Florida home's backup system, which includes solar and batteries, to protect against power outages.

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Army veteran reveals which next-gen tech he uses to protect his home from the threat of blackouts: 'Having … security is super important'