Both provide power during an outage, so your decision may come down to price and convenienceA portable generator (left) is ...

Unlike older gas-only generators, ones that run on propane offer a higher degree of versatility because they can be connected to handy 20-pound tanks or larger whole-house propane tanks.

Larger gas generators can be installed permanently for whole-home backup power. Not all generators are gas-powered — some use natural gas, diesel or solar power to provide energy in an emergency.

The new Jackery Solar Generator 5000 Plus offers whole home backup, hooks into your existing solar system and is packed with ...

Some home generators run on natural gas, which is typically cheaper than gasoline. Propane is a common fuel source for portable power stations, less so for whole-home options. Diesel is considered ...

Fed up with power outages, one local man says he decided to invest in a generator for his house, only to face sticker shock from the power company.

while natural gas models can run indefinitely. They tend to be very quiet, and you don’t need to fuss with weather covers or canopies. Cons: Whole-house generators are pricier to buy.

Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models ... Of the 35 conventional generators in our ratings, 11 can work on both gas and propane.