The new generators, about 26 feet in length and weighing 60,150 pounds, cost around $1.5 million to $2 million. The generators will be made at Generac's plant in Oshkosh.

Gas-powered generators—which must be run outside—should be kept at least 20 feet from the house, and away from windows and ...

Waukesha-based Generac Power Systems is launching a new line of backup generators for data centers that can run on diesel fuel or biofuel made from vegetable oil.