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Storms and Outages

Stay prepared for severe summer storms

Summer storms bring more than just rain — they threaten your home with power outages from lightning, wind and flooding. This comprehensive guide provides essential steps to protect your family and home before and during severe weather events. 

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Springing into community action

Springing into community action

April 2025 marks another busy month of community service for PPL Electric Utilities as we continue our 100-year commitment to eastern and central Pennsylvania. From Earth Day environmental projects to educational career programs and foundation grants, we’re springing into action throughout our service territory.

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Make every day Earth Day

Make every day Earth Day

Looking for ways to green your routine? It’s easy. Start with a new, simple habit. Maybe it's taking a shorter shower or adjusting the thermostat. You don’t need to make major changes to make a big difference when it comes to helping our planet—because every little...

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Keeping the lights on, improving reliability

Keeping the lights on, improving reliability

We know you depend on us to power your life each day, and that’s a job we take seriously. It’s why we continuously work to make our grid stronger, smarter and more resilient to better withstand severe weather, prevent outages and accommodate increasing demands on our...

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Protecting you during National Consumer Protection Week

Protecting you during National Consumer Protection Week

This National Consumer Protection Week, learn to recognize and protect yourself from common utility scams. Scammers use threatening calls, fake websites, and even employee impersonation to target customers. Remember: PPL Electric will never demand immediate payment or ask for sensitive information over the phone or in person.

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Unplug. Get connected.

Unplug. Get connected.

Connecting to people on our phones and computers is great, but sometimes we forget the rewards of just being with the ones who matter most—friends and family. Taking the time to cook a recipe or play a game together helps deepen our relationships and create memories....

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