This guide, written by a power electronics engineer provides you with the practical information that you need to know in order to choose the right emergency generator for your needs. The guide covers standby and portable electric generators in minute detail. It also presents an overview of battery-based backup systems. For each type of electric generators this Home Generator Guide provides principals of operation, pros and cons, lesser known details, charts with comparative characteristics of the popular brands, cost estimation, step-by-step sizing instructions and wiring options. The book reviews common mistakes made in determining the required generator size. In conclusion the author offers his generator picks depending on your requirements and budget. This is 2nd Edition (2016).