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Forester does his part to improve customers’ power reliability
Meet Casey Rishel, a dedicated forester at PPL Electric Utilities, who ensures safe, reliable power by managing tree trimming and vegetation along power lines. Learn about his role and our commitment to both electric reliability and environmental stewardship in Lycoming County.
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Summer storms are on the horizon
Summer is on the horizon, which often means severe weather, including thunder and lightning. But even with the best preparation, storms or lightning strikes may cause outages. We're prepared to respond to any storms that hit our area this summer and always. And if...
Making learning accessible at the new Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion
With the snip of a ribbon, the Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion is ready to open the doors to its 67,000-square-foot facility. The Da Vinci Center had been housed at Cedar Crest College for the last 18-plus years, offering engaging learning opportunities...
New electric school buses giving a charge to students’ commutes
We believe in and are charging toward a cleaner energy future. This goal means meeting new demands for connecting renewable energy, electric vehicles and other distributed energy resources to the grid. It also means supporting our communities that are making the...
Nurturing Nature: Preserving Ecosystems through the Lancaster Conservancy
Being part of the communities we serve goes well beyond delivering safe, reliable electricity. Through PPL Foundation grants, we support local programs focused on environmental stewardship and education, economic development and/or workforce development. The Lancaster...
Assisting Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in protecting and conserving the environment
From camp cleanups to providing leadership and supporting STEM education to Eagle Scout projects, PPL Electric Utilities has a long history of helping both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts with various community-minded and environmentally focused projects. Through the...
Plans underway as we prepare for another wind and rain event
An incoming storm is expected to bring heavy rain and winds across our service territory beginning Thursday evening. The storm has potential to bring 40+ mph winds and up to 1.5 inches of rainfall. The rain is expected to taper off on Friday, but high winds are...
Don’t dredge up danger – call 811 before every digging project
If you’re breaking ground on a spring project – a pool, a new fence or mailbox, or landscaping work – don’t start any digging until you call 811. It’s free, simple and can prevent injuries and power outages. April is National Safe Digging Month, which serves as an...
15 ways to green your routine
Earth Day is almost here, so we’re sharing some simple ways to save energy and money. From preparing your home for warmer weather to delicious recipes that use less energy, we've got you covered. Here are some things you and your family can do to save while having...
12 signs that your appliances are on their last legs
Appliances never break down at convenient times. It’s almost a rule of thumb. The key is to have a replacement in mind before you need to make a hasty decision. Luckily, there are ways to know when an appliance may be nearing the end of its life. If you see any signs...
Crews working to restore outages caused by damaging winds
Updated at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday (3/12). PPL Electric Utilities crews continue working to make repairs for customers who remain without power due to the severe wind that occurred Monday. As of 3:30 p.m. Tuesday (3/12), approximately 2,500 of our 1.5 million customers...
