style =’italic;’ class=’byline’>by Marla Cummins Having a portable electric generator can be beneficial in a lot of different circumstances. Its true that it is best to have a larger power generator when you live in areas where harsh weather conditions can mean loss of electric power for long periods of time but for many people this is expensive and impractical. A portable electric generator, however, which is less expensive and more conveniently transported, can be a better choice when