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What is an “Orphan Generator”? And why it could put Houston homes at risk during an outage
Read full article: What is an “Orphan Generator”? And why it could put Houston homes at risk during an outageHouston homeowners rely on standby generators more than ever — especially after repeated storms, extreme heat, and unexpected power outages. But many people don’t realize their generator may be what experts call an “orphan generator.” On a recent episode of Houston Life, we visited with Andrew Spitzmueller, founder of GenPro, to explain what orphan generators are, why they’re common in Houston, and how they can fail at the worst possible moment.
Portable generators poison thousands of people a year. The U.S. has failed to force safety changes.
Read full article: Portable generators poison thousands of people a year. The U.S. has failed to force safety changes.This article was published in partnership with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power, and The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up to receive ProPublica’s biggest stories as soon as they’re published, and sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on essential coverage of Texas issues.