There is no shortage of use cases for a portable generator. If you're looking to invest, prioritize these Consumer Reports-backed portable generators.

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It just comes down to identifying which of these will best suit your needs. In the words of Nate Wade, merchandise manager at Batteries Plus, “a portable generator converts mechanical energy ...