The utility company is proposing a 13-mile natural gas extension in Johnson and Washington counties, with the hope to start ...

Portable generators are not hard to use, but can be dangerous if you don’t consider these important safety guidelines.

Anderson County Coroner Greg Shore issued a reminder to people across the Upstate that it is never safe to operate generators ...

Plugging extension cords into other extension cords is another huge "no" in the electrical world. This practice, called " ...

Though research on moisture-electric generators, which create energy from ambient humidity, exists, the tech isn't ready for ...

New to portable generators? Here's how to hook yours up to your RV safely and avoid common campsite power issues.

In Europe, where sustainability is part of daily living and energy independence is becoming an increasing priority, finding a ...

It's tempting to power your whole house and recharge electronics with a generator during an emergency, but that can put you and your gear in danger.

Functional fire safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and smoke detectors, is essential to any winter checklist. Some winter weather safety tips don't neatly fit into HVAC, plumbing or ...

Cold temperatures are setting in across Michigan, with some areas expected to see their first snowfall this weekend, which may lead many Michiganders to pull their space heaters out of the closet.

A detached garage at a home on the 500 block of South Edison Street went up in flames Thursday afternoon. Investigators are eyeing an extension cord and outlet as the possible cause of the blaze, but ...