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In the Community

We believe in giving back.
Being part of the communities we serve goes beyond delivering safe, reliable electricity.

Whether we’re mentoring budding engineers, tutoring school children, cleaning up neighborhood parks, assisting veterans, or empowering educators and students we’re committed to the communities we serve.

We also believe in sustainability and we consider environmental impact in all we do. We care about the environment, local wildlife and are working to build a greener energy future. 

Delivering trees for a greener future

Delivering trees for a greener future

Thousands of blueberry, serviceberry, eastern redbud, river oak and sycamore trees are getting planted across our territory, thanks to our Community Roots program. Just this week, our employees distributed nearly 12,000 tree seedlings to conservation organizations,...

Earth Day Your Way

Earth Day Your Way

At PPL, the environment is important to us and we know it’s equally important to you! That’s why we’re launching a campaign to honor Earth Day 2021 and we invite you to join us!  This year’s theme is #RestoreOurEarth. And what better time to get outside and preserve...

Bringing STEM learning to virtual classrooms

Bringing STEM learning to virtual classrooms

As any teacher will tell you, the transition to a virtual environment has been a challenge. That's why we're stepping up to ease the burden and connect students with the resources they need to thrive. Through a partnership with Smithsonian Science Education Center, Da...

Major Grant helps bring “Ambulance Bus” to life

Major Grant helps bring “Ambulance Bus” to life

In 2018 when we agreed to grant $100,000 to the Susquehanna Health Foundation toward an “ambulance bus,” it was an exciting and innovative idea. But this year, we saw that idea and vision come to life.    Now, this climate-controlled, 15 passenger, ambulance bus will...

Not all heroes wear capes; some wear PPE

Not all heroes wear capes; some wear PPE

Mike Bezick’s day-to-day routine as a journeyman, doesn’t normally include helping a stranded customer. But one cold day this winter, that’s exactly what he did. As Mike drove back to our Lehigh Service Center during a fresh snowstorm, he discovered a vehicle that...

Lend a hand to a neighbor in need

Lend a hand to a neighbor in need

We’re kicking off our annual Operation HELP campaign with hopes of helping more eligible families than ever before. Operation HELP offers grants to customers struggling with their energy bills. And after a year like 2020, they can really use our support. Every year,...

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