In a pinch the TG-1000 can help you see or help you eat! The Sunpentown TG-1000 Power Generator can power up to 1000 watts. In the event of a black out you can power your most important lights to be able to see, be aware the TG-1000 is not to be used in the home.The TG-1000 runs off of 2 cycle gas and has a 1.2 gallon fuel cell; the TG-1000 can run up to 6 hours of time on this one tank of gas. The EPA certification gives you the relief you need when purchasing such a delicate item. If you are concerned about emergency energy think about the TG-1000 Generator from Sunpentown in your home!