For lodges, restaurants and clinics, an outage is lost revenue. Here is what commercial generator service covers and how often it is needed. Empire Energy, 530-575-5462.

Noise limits, setbacks and HOA approval catch generator owners out. Here is what to check before installation in Truckee and North Tahoe. Empire Energy, 530-575-5462.

Run time depends on fuel supply, load and cooling type, not the generator alone. Here is how to work out how long yours will last. Empire Energy, 530-575-5462.