What is the difference between standby and portable generators?
Standby generators are permanently installed and automatically supply electricity to selected circuits during an outage whether you are home or away. Propane and natural gas offer a safe, long-term fuel supply and are more environmentally friendly than gasoline or diesel fuels. Portable generators supply electricity to selected appliances through extension cords. They are fueled by gasoline, which can be difficult to obtain, store and transport during a blackout. Carbon monoxide is always a concern in the safe use of portable generators as are the weather conditions in which the owner must operate in order to hook up the portable generator to selected appliances.
