Having a family emergency plan can make all the difference when disaster strikes. This National Preparedness Month, review your plan—or start one—with simple steps to stay safe and connected.
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How transmission costs work and what they mean for your electric bill
Learn what transmission costs cover on your PPL Electric bill, why they change, and how new large energy users like data centers affect what customers pay.
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Let your devices do the saving
What if saving energy didn’t mean doing more, but doing less? This September, lean into modern convenience with devices that can reduce both your stress and your energy costs during one of the busiest months of the year. These smart devices create seamless ways to...
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Groundhog Day – Let’s talk weather forecasts
Punxsutawney Phil’s prognostication on Gobbler’s Knob for an early spring might make you sad – or glad – depending on your love of snow and cold weather. For an electric utility, however, watching the weather isn’t a matter of shadows. It’s a serious, around-the-clock...
Save energy and money on your bill this winter
Our first cold spell of the year is here and with temperatures predicted to remain frigid for the foreseeable future, we want to help you prepare for the colder days ahead. A few simple steps can help you stay comfortable and save energy this winter.
Wind storm: Latest updates on our response
Power outage? Text "outage" to "TXTPPL" (898775) or report it here. January 16 at 12 p.m. Our crews are working through final restoration efforts and will have customers restored by 5 p.m. today. Since Friday, we've restored power to more than 128,200 customers. We...
Should you start planning for your next HVAC system?
Eighty-three percent of our customers who took the October home energy efficiency quiz correctly answered that heating and cooling is the single largest use of energy in a home. Your HVAC system is critical to your home’s comfort and a big part of your annual energy...
Winter storm: Latest updates on our response
Power outage? Text "outage" to "TXTPPL" (898775) or report it here. Update: 1.10.24, 4:30 p.m. As of 3:30 Wednesday afternoon, about 8,750 of our 1.5 million customers were without power. Since Tuesday afternoon, 65,000 customers have been restored from the original...
Easy ways to start saving energy on your electronics in minutes
Do you know the only category of energy use that’s increasing in homes? In our energy quiz last month, 63% of our customers correctly answered that appliances and devices use around 21% of a home’s energy each year. And device use is rapidly rising. Each year, energy...
Seasonal safety: the eight do’s of decorating
Safety for our employees at work and safety for our customers is our priority. Throughout the year, we host a variety of programs to encourage safe practices, including presenting theater performances for children, hosting a traveling safety exhibit and publishing a...
Hosting for the holidays? Here are three easy ways to save
The holiday season is here. Whether you’re planning to host a gathering, prepare a celebratory meal or decorate your home, we have some easy ways to save energy and money during the festive season. Wishing you very happy holidays! Click on the card to expand it...
Learn how to detect scams and deceptive marketing
Scammers will never miss an opportunity to trick you into giving them money or your personal information, and the holiday season presents a chance for bad actors to take advantage of your giving spirit. Wednesday, Nov. 15 marks Utility Scam Awareness Day, and PPL...
Watch out for Energy Vampires this Halloween
Halloween is the perfect reminder to watch out for energy vampires, or electronics that drain energy when they’re plugged in, but not being used. These everyday items are things like cell phone chargers, computers and coffee makers that could cost you more than $100...
