Editorial Guidelines

Last updated 2026-08-28

These guidelines explain how content on GenPrepper is produced and kept accurate, particularly because our topics touch on electrical safety and significant household spending.

How Articles Are Researched

Articles are researched using publicly available information: manufacturer documentation, government and utility websites, building code resources, and general industry knowledge about how standby generator systems are installed, sized, and maintained. Where a specific figure (a rebate amount, a tax holiday date, an exact cost) can change from year to year or by location, we describe it as a general range or point you to the official source rather than stating it as a fixed, permanent fact.

What We Will Not Do

  • We will not invent specific dollar amounts, program names, or legal/tax rules that we cannot reasonably support.
  • We will not present fabricated customer reviews, testimonials, or quotes attributed to real people.
  • We will not describe a specific product’s safety rating, decibel level, or warranty terms as fact unless it reflects the manufacturer’s own published specifications, and even then we encourage readers to verify the current spec sheet for the exact model year.
  • We will not give individualized medical, legal, tax, or financial advice. General information is provided for education only.

Corrections

If you notice outdated or inaccurate information — a rebate program that has ended, a code requirement that has changed, a broken link to an official source — please contact us via the Contact page with a link to the current, correct information where possible. We review and update articles periodically, particularly ahead of hurricane season (June) and winter storm season (December), when search interest and the accuracy of seasonal guidance matter most.

Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure

This site is supported by advertising, including Google AdSense, which may show ads based on general contextual signals and, where permitted, personalized signals from ad partners. Some links on this site may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you make a purchase after clicking them, at no additional cost to you. Advertising and affiliate relationships never determine the substance of our editorial content or recommendations.

Authorship

See our About Us page for information about who writes and maintains this site.