Oct 31, 2022 | Customer Service
Stay up to date with news, notes and information from PPL Electric Utilities. Follow us on social media for energy efficiency tips, bill help information, guidance on shopping for an electricity supplier, storm updates and more. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Whether you need a little extra time to make your monthly payment or need help paying off a past due balance, we have multiple programs and payment arrangements to help. For more information on these customer-assistance programs, including more on how you can apply, visit our bill help page.
Looking for ways to save energy and money? By reducing the amount of energy used at a home or business you can save on your monthly bill. We offer tips, programs and rebates that can help. Residential customers can also sign up for a free virtual home energy audit. For more information that can help you save—throughout the year—visit SaveWithPPL.com.
Oct 6, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
Upgrading to a heat pump, heat pump water heater, or smart thermostat can reduce your energy costs significantly. With big rebates available, there’s never been a better time to make the change.
The ENERGY STAR® Home Upgrade includes the six highest-impact, most energy-efficient improvements you can make in your home. Rebates are available for upgrades to these ENERGY STAR certified products:
- Up to $450 off air-source heat pumps
- Up to $400 off ductless mini-split heat pumps
- Up to $400 off heat pump water heaters
- Up to $100 off smart thermostats
Upgrading to these ENERGY STAR certified products can improve the air quality of your home, boost your efficiency and comfort, and prevent energy loss.
Explore our rebates at pplelectric.com/rebates.
Oct 6, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
There are opportunities all throughout your home to help you save money by using less energy. We could all use a few extra dollars these days. That’s why we developed a virtual, online experience to help you find those hidden savings.
Here are a few easy tips that you’ll discover when you start your virtual energy saving journey at SaveWithPPL.com.
Switch. Then flip the switch.
It sounds simple, but if you haven’t made the switch to LED lightbulbs, you’re leaving money on the table. LEDs may look more expensive at the cash register, but they pay off. They have the same brightness as traditional bulbs, but they use 90% less energy and can save you up to $75 a year in electricity. Plus, they last 35 times longer than traditional bulbs.
Get a thermostat with a higher IQ
When the temperature outside fluctuates, it’s easy to forget to change your inside thermostat – or to know what temperature to change it to. A smart thermostat can help.
These devices automatically adjust based on your behavior, your preferences, and the current temperature. And you can change your temperature from anywhere using a mobile app. Install a smart thermostat and you could save up to $50 a year in energy.
We even offer rebates up to $100 to get you started.
You may be leaking money.
Keep warm air from escaping your home this winter by installing weatherstripping. Even the smallest gaps can lead to big leaks. You could save up to 15% on your energy bill when you weatherstrip your leaky doors and windows. Check out tips on how to track down air leaks on our blog at pplelectric.com/airleaks.
Save now. Save later.
If the refrigerator in your kitchen — or even the one in your garage — was made before 1993, we’ve got bad news and good news.
The bad news? You’re probably using twice the energy you need. The good news? We’ll pay you $50 for that energy monster and haul it away for free so you can upgrade to an ENERGY STAR® certified refrigerator.
For more information on ways to save — including tips, tools, and rebates — and to check out our new virtual energy efficiency home tour, visit SaveWithPPL.com.
*ENERGY STAR is the source for all savings estimates noted above.
Oct 3, 2022 | Energy Efficiency
According to ENERGY STAR®, 9 out of 10 homes in the U.S. are under-insulated. To see if you’re ready for cooler winter temperatures, use the following steps to check your insulation levels. Then, you can earn up to $700 in combined air sealing and insulation rebates.
Grab some gloves, a ruler and a flashlight, head upstairs and check your attic insulation:
- Visual check. Scan your attic to see if the insulation is level with or below the floor joists. If it is, chances are you need more insulation.
- Measure up. Using a ruler or measuring tape, measure the depth of your insulation. 16”-18” of insulation depth is typically recommended for northern climates.
If your insulation needs an update, our rebates can help. We offer attic insulation rebates for 75% of the cost (up to $500 for electric heat and up to $200 for non-electric heat).
Before you insulate, consider updating your air sealing to improve energy efficiency and help prevent moisture and mold. We offer an additional rebate of up to $200 for air sealing, which can improve efficiency by up to 20%.
Plus, if you’re a PPL Electric customer, you can earn up to $350 in bonus rebates when pairing an attic insulation upgrade with other qualifying measures. Learn more on our Comprehensive Retrofit Bonus page.
Looking for some assistance? We can help you find a contractor for your next home project: pplelectric.com/contractor
Not sure if attic insulation is right for you? Schedule a Virtual Home Energy Assessment: pplelectric.com/virtualassessment
Oct 3, 2022 | Safety and Security
The 167th Bloomsburg Fair was about more than fries and snow cones, rides, and prize-winning livestock. Visitors to the fair also had a chance to learn all about electrical safety, courtesy of PPL Electric Utilities.
Fairgoers watch an electrical safety demonstration
During the fair, attendees were invited to visit our Live Line Electrical Safety Exhibit to watch regular electrical safety demonstrations each day. The exhibit featured a scaled down, 7,200-volt electrical distribution system.
During demonstrations, the public saw our trained employees, wearing protective equipment in a controlled environment, using ladders, gloves, shovels, and other tools to illustrate the spark, flames, smoke, and crackle that occur when items contact live electrical lines. Our team also showed what happens when contacting underground power lines while digging.
The exhibit, which was designed by our employees in 2015 as part of our commitment to protecting the safety of our communities, is used to educate first responders and others about how to stay safe around power lines and electrical equipment. More than 51,000 people have seen demonstrations since we started taking the exhibit across our 29-county Pennsylvania service territory.
If you think your organization may be interested in a demonstration, please contact Doug Haupt at dlhaupt@pplweb.com. Available dates for 2022 are booked, but 2023 bookings have begun. You can also visit our Safety and Community page to learn more about our commitment to safety in the communities we serve.
Promoting electrical safety and putting down [Community] Roots
During several days at the fair our Community Roots program also was on hand to distribute free trees to fairgoers.
Since our Community Roots program started in 2017, we have given away over 127,000 trees and pollinator plants to help stabilize streambanks, beautify neighborhoods and provide important habitat for birds, bees and butterflies. During Community Roots events, our employees also remind attendees to call 811 before they dig and ensure they do not plant trees under or near electrical facilities.
