Hurricane Sandy Boosts the Generator Makers
Generac, the leading U.S. seller of home generators, expects a 40 percent sales jump
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After thrashing the East Coast last week, Hurricane Sandy left millions of households struggling without power. Lower Manhattan fell into an eerie darkness for days, sparking jokes that the district would thenceforth be known as “Little North Korea.” That kind of blackout, especially coming a mere 14 months after Irene swept through the Northeast and caused major flooding, is likely to have many people considering how to avoid the dark and chill next time.
Enter the home power generator.