New year, new goals. We all love a little self-improvement—so why not add some home-improvement habits too? Turn that newfound motivation into real energy savings with simple, no-cost ways to make your home more efficient every day. Take our quick quiz to pick your favorite tips—and find out what your energy-saving style says about you.
Save energy with bubble wrap! Want one more no-cost tip? Save that leftover bubble wrap—it’s a great alternative to a window insulation kit to seal drafty windows.*
- Cut the bubble wrap to size.
- Mist the glass with water.
- Press the bubble side against it. The water’s surface tension will hold it in place all season.
See where you can save even more Uncover hidden opportunities to save with our Energy Analyzer—because when you know where your home uses energy, you can make small changes that really add up. With easy-to-read insights and tailored tips, you can turn everyday habits into meaningful savings all year long. Need a little extra help this winter? Visit our Seasonal Savings page for support and ideas.
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Dear [Electric Company / Assistance Program],
I hope you are doing well. I am writing to request information or support to reduce my electricity costs. Due to my current financial situation, I am looking for programs, discounts, or options that could help make my electricity more affordable.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance or assistance you can provide.
Thank you very much for your time and support.
Good morning, Katherin,
Thank you for reaching out for information on how to reduce your electric usage. We understand that high bills can be a concern, especially during winter months when heating costs go up. While we do not address high bill concerns on social media, we can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775(say Energy Education). Thank you.
Needing help with my bill
Hello Deborah,
We can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
I have cold air bad windows
Thank you for asking and for offering the Liheap and other programs to help with the cost
I live in Stroudsburg and 2025 and 2026 is so hard for many people to keep up will bills because a lot time you don’t have enough to buy food pay your light others bills sometime I think is better to live outside that have a place that you can afford and is not only me is other people so sad
Thank you for this tips
We’ve changed all lights to energy savings Leds, all of our appliances are energy saving models, I’ve chosen a supplier with lower rates. All of my outdoor Christmas light are either solar powered or battery powered. So why are my bills still higher than last year ?
Hello F S Padilla,
It sounds like you have taken many measures to reduce your electricity usage. We can offer several more options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
Te escribo para solicitar información o apoyo para reducir mis costos de electricidad. Debido a mi situación financiera actual, busco programas, descuentos o opciones que puedan ayudarme a pagar menos por la electricidad.
Agradecería enormemente cualquier orientación o ayuda que puedan brindarme.
Muchas gracias por su tiempo y apoyo.
Hola Robin,
Gracias por contactarnos para obtener información sobre cómo reducir su consumo de electricidad. Entendemos que las facturas elevadas pueden ser motivo de preocupación, especialmente durante los meses de invierno, cuando aumentan los costos de calefacción. Podemos ofrecerle varias opciones para ayudarle.
Si ya tiene un perfil web para su cuenta, inicie sesión y consulte su consumo diario y por hora en línea en http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. Podrá ver a qué hora del día su consumo es mayor y realizar ajustes en sus hábitos para reducirlo.
Consulte consejos para ahorrar energía y dinero en http://www.savewithppl.com. También ofrecemos una Evaluación Virtual de Energía del Hogar GRATUITA que incluye una consulta telefónica con un asesor energético capacitado, recomendaciones de eficiencia energética específicas para su hogar y un kit de ahorro de energía personalizado gratuito. Para obtener más información y programar una cita, visite http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Solicite programas de asistencia en línea en http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Obtenga más información sobre cómo reducir su factura comparando precios de proveedores de energía con tarifas más bajas en http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
Contamos con un equipo de Educación Energética disponible de lunes a viernes de 8 a. m. a 5 p. m. para atender sus consultas sobre consumo al 1-800-342-5775 (diga “Educación Energética”). Gracias.
Stop the cold air from coming in and how high to turn your on
I think periodic suggestions as such would be helpful and beneficial to ALL.
Cost is the problem
I have insulated drapes on my windows. I set my thermostat at 60 in LR, BR and bath , I’m one person living here last I checked I was using $12 a day yet in summer with two acs constantly going my bill barely goes over $100. Last month it was $258 most people say they’d freeze if they kept their heat at such a low temp. PPL doesn’t care and no matter what I apply for “I make too much money” I’m on SS with a part time job so I can at least eat every day. A house of 4 shouldn’t have the same bill as a house of one with settings of 60 degrees!
Hello Robin,
We can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
Lower the rates!!!!
Ordinary households are not the root cause of the energy crisis or rising energy costs. They’re mostly downstream recipients of structural forces they don’t control.
1. Households don’t set prices — energy costs are driven by global markets and wholesale pricing, not individual use.
2. Crises come from supply shocks — wars, underinvestment, bottlenecks, weather; not excessive consumer demand.
3. Consumers are price-takers — industry, infrastructure, and financial markets dominate energy demand and volatility.
4. Blame-the-consumer narratives deflect responsibility — they mask policy, regulatory, and infrastructure failures.
Energy costs rise because of system-level failures, not because ordinary people use too much energy.
Stop blaming us.
You summed it up perfectly!
Do you have peak & nonpeak times to use certain appliances?
Good afternoon, Pat. We do offer a Time of Use plan; it changes twice a year and is based on the time of the day. You can find out more information here: https://pplelectric.com/site/Ways-to-Save/Rates-and-Shopping/Time-of-Use-Plan. Thank you
Dolly Miller. I think my electricity is to high I’d don’t. Cook i use i the microwave and keep the heat down.
Hello Dolly,
We can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
I find your suggestion for using bubble wrap to save energy interesting and would try it to see if it helps. I am a low income senior citizen and live in an apartment so I am limited to what I can do. I do not have the ability to purchase bubble wrap nor do I receive many (if any) packages that contain bubble wrap. Would PPL provide it for me? A WRAP representative provided me some help but could not finish due to not having the correct light bulbs, etc. Would WRAP provide bubble wrap? Thank you for your time.
Hello Laura,
We appreciate your interest in the tips we offer. We do have several other options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
How can I keep my heating bill down. I keep it at 60 and I’m freezing. I don’t want to keep pushing it up and down. I’m going to finish putting plastic on my kitchen windows. It’s only January and I’m worried
Hello Lois,
We can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
I welcome any suggestions to help reduce my cost of electricity. I do not qualify for any assistance or other help with my utility expenses. All utilities have raised the costs, and this affects seniors who live on a fixed income. Thank you.
Hello Shirley,
We can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
Is there a senior energy program to come and caulk my windows. They are very drafty in my double wide home. We are age 70 and 78 and not able to do these things at this time in life.
Hello Pam,
Most of the assistance programs listed on our website are income based, not age based. You may want to check with your area’s Agency on Aging to see what programs they may offer for your age group.
Our WRAP program provides income-eligible customers with a no-cost energy assessment, free energy-saving products and energy tips for long-term savings. You can find more information and apply at https://pplelectric.com/site/Ways-to-Save/Assistance-Programs/WRAP.
We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
My problem isn’t saving energy. The problem is the electric company constantly raising rates. I’ve switched all my lights to LED. I’ve turned the temperature down on my water heater and my house, I turn lights off when not needed, but yet my monthly bill keeps growing.
Hello Ron,
We can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
there would be no need for all these things if you just LOWER YOUR RATES AND SERVICE CHARGES…
That is the best answer!!! BUT .. PPL does not want to hear that!!!
I love saving money on my electric bill and I like the program yall have thanks for the tip
I love the program yall have it saved me a lot of money
Please put yourself in the habit of whenever you leave a room, turn the light switch off for that room. Keep your routine going to help save your electric costs. God bless.
Stop using AI slop in your posts.
Thank you for providing the information to decease my electric usage. PPL has provided with expertise and I am very appreciative at a time of rising inflation.
Using much less electricity yet increased pricing eliminates saving usage incentive
Cost are increasing too much!
Hello ppl.
I took my time to go over all the energy saving tips and I use all of them for the exception of the bubble wrap.
It’s too bad the we are only able to answer 4 questions.
The other thing I do is to keep my home at 60 degrees and to be honest am so tire of being cold.
I wish it didn’t have to be this way, but I simply cannot afford it.
I know there is a program that helps low income senior citizens with windows and that type of things but I don’t know which one it is, it may actually be you “PPL” but I’m not sure.
If you have information on that program I would appreciate it.
Thanks so much.
Hello Freddy,
You can apply for assistance programs online under https://www.pplelectric.com/site/Ways-to-Save/Assistance-Programs. You can check out WRAP which helps homeowners and renters with products and services that can help reduce your electricity use.
Thank you
I know how to save money and cut costs, but the real problem is your rates. I think ppl needs to take it’s own energy saving quiz for its clients (but we know utility companies don’t actually care about those the provide).
Have been using all the suggestions that were given. High cost still prevail. Most likely due to high energy cost.
Hello Barry,
We can offer several options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
This was an informative survey
Thanks for the tips. I was quite pleased that when only able to choose one response I would have been able to choose several that I currently utilize. Any way I can save money is a great idea.
I still need more energy tip ideas as my electric bill is still high using the above suggestions that I already do.
Hello Judy,
We are happy to hear you are taking advantage of the energy saving tips we post. We can offer several more options to help.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We also have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775 (say Energy Education). Thank you
Data centers Y? Only big corp. will benefit on the backs of the regular customers. Let those who use them PAY FOR THEM not the little guy.
I would to know
One day of using our electric heat went sky rocketing but I should have a lower bill this month as it is only one room that has electric heat and I got new windows which help so much and only 2 windows need to be replaced but like the idea for those that I will replace but at a later time.
How can you know how much is someone bill a month before you mail it out
Good morning, Mike,
Bills are generated after the meter is read for the month. For example, if your billing cycle goes from Dec 3rd – Jan 5th, your meter will be read on Jan 5th and the bill is sent that day or the next business day. It is also able to be viewed in your online profile the same day as the meter is read or the day after. I hope this information is helpful. Thank you.
Need help in lowering my bill 😫.
Hello Timothy,
We understand it can be overwhelming trying to figure out ways to reduce your costs! Here are some additional tools you can use to try and help lower your costs.
If you have a web profile set up for your account, please sign in and view your daily & hourly usage online under http://www.pplelectric.com/analyze. You will see what time of day your usage is highest and can make lifestyle adjustments to lower your usage.
Review tips to save energy and money under http://www.savewithppl.com. We also offer a FREE Virtual Home Energy Assessment that includes a phone consultation with a trained Energy Advisor, energy efficiency recommendations specific to your home and a free personalized energy savings kit. For more information and to set up an appointment, visit http://www.pplelectric.com/virtualassessment.
Apply for assistance programs online under http://www.pplelectric.com/billhelp. Read more about lowering your bill by shopping for a generation supplier at a lower rate under http://www.pplelectric.com/shopping.
We have an Energy Education team available weekdays 8am-5pm to discuss your usage concerns at 1-800-342-5775(say Energy Education). Thank you.